Comparing radiologists and radiographers' assessment of MRI referrals for low back pain: Insights from two imaging centres in Norway.

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the differences in MRI referral assessments for low back pain (LBP) between radiologists and in-house trained radiographers.

Methods: This is the second part of a retrospective study where MRI referrals for LBP conducted within two imaging centres in Norway were assessed for justification and referral quality. This study examines differences in how the recruited assessors (four radiologists and two radiographers) evaluated the referrals.

Assessing MRI referrals' appropriateness for low back pain post a radiology-initiated intervention.

Introduction: This study evaluated a pilot intervention to reduce low-value Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) referrals for Low Back Pain (LBP).

Methods: This before-after intervention study analysed MRI referrals for LBP at two private imaging centres in Norway. MRI referrals for LBP obtained before and after an intervention of information campaigns and sending a return letter to clinicians for declined referrals were evaluated on information, quality, and justification rates.

Radiographers' experiences in working with patients living with dementia in Norway - A qualitative study.

Introduction: Imaging departments are seeing an increase in the number of patients living with dementia (PWD), driven by the ageing population and diagnostic benefits offered by medical imaging. This study explored radiographers' experiences during imaging examinations for PWD.

Methods: A semi-structured interview guide comprising questions about radiographers' experiences, knowledge concerning PWD, challenges faced, and departmental initiatives was developed.

The radiographers' opinion on assessing radiological referrals.

Introduction: Radiographers have a fundamental duty to assess radiological referrals and ensure imaging is justified. This study constitutes the third part of a broader research on radiographers' assessment of referrals. The study examines the opinions of radiographers on the matter, as articulated in their own words.