Evaluating radiographers' diagnostic accuracy in screen-reading mammograms: what constitutes a quality study?

Introduction: The aim of this study was to first evaluate the quality of studies investigating the diagnostic accuracy of radiographers as mammogram screen-readers and then to develop an adapted tool for determining the quality of screen-reading studies.

Methods: A literature search was used to identify relevant studies and a quality evaluation tool constructed by combining the criteria for quality of Whiting, Rutjes, Dinnes et al. and Brealey and Westwood.

Evaluation of radiographers' mammography screen-reading accuracy in Australia.

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of radiographers' screen-reading mammograms. Currently, radiologist workforce shortages may be compromising the BreastScreen Australia screening program goal to detect early breast cancer. The solution to a similar problem in the United Kingdom has successfully encouraged radiographers to take on the role as one of two screen-readers.

Women with cerebral palsy and breast cancer screening by mammography.

Women with cerebral palsy and breast cancer screening by mammography. We emphasize the need to identify specific barriers to participation in breast cancer screening by mammography experienced by women with cerebral palsy (CP). Mammography screening has been found to reduce mortality rates by 30%, but women with disabilities such as CP underuse this important preventive medicine facility, potentially leading to delay in diagnosis of breast cancer and a less favorable prognosis.