Jordanian Radiologists' Perspectives and Application of Evidence-Based Radiology in Clinical Practice.

Purpose: To evaluate radiologists' education, knowledge and skills of research, attitude toward evidence-based radiology (EBR), understanding of terms and use of related published work in clinical practice and the association between these variables and sociodemographic characteristics. We also aim to assess the availability of resources and to identify sources and the main barriers to implementing EBR.

Materials And Methods: A total of 87 radiologists completed a questionnaire, which consisted of eight sections related to radiologists' demographic characteristics, and EBR-related questions.

Attitudes and knowledge of dental radiography amongst students of dentistry and related fields.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and attitude towards quality control in dental radiography amongst students of dentistry, allied dental sciences and radiologic technology programmes.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using self-administered questionnaire on a convenience sample of 580 students from three universities in Jordan. The questionnaire was divided into sections that include personal sociodemographic variables, knowledge about quality assurance in dental radiography and attitude towards quality assurance in dental radiography.

The influence of breast density and key demographics of radiographers on mammography reporting performance - a pilot study.

Introduction: A high demand has been placed on radiologists to perform screen reads due to higher number of women undergoing mammography. This study aims to examine radiographer performance in reporting low compared with high-mammographic density (MD) images; and to assess the influence of key demographics of Jordanian radiographers on their performance.

Methods: Thirty mammograms with varied MD were reported by 12 radiographers using the Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS).

Factors Affecting Compliance of Infection Control Measures among Dental Radiographers.

Objectives: To assess the level of dental radiographers' compliance with infection control measures and to evaluate the factors affecting their compliance.

Methods: The study included 175 dental radiographers. Compliance with infection control was evaluated with a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 33 questions related to vaccination, hand hygiene (HH), personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfection and sterilization, and use of surface barriers.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Around Breast Cancer and Mammography Screening Among Jordanian Women.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common occurring cancer in women worldwide. To guide current breast cancer screening program, the level of knowledge about breast cancer should be evaluated. This study aims to ascertain the level of breast cancer knowledge including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and early detection methods, especially mammography screening.

Practices of Infection Control Among Dental Care Providers: A Cross Sectional Study.

Background: A wide range of microorganisms poses a threat to patients and dental care teams. Implementation of safety guidelines is thus essential to prevent infection in dental clinics.

Aim: To investigate the level of infection-control practices among dental health-care providers in Jordan.

Does mammographic density remain a radiological challenge in the digital era?

Background: The low subject contrast between cancerous and fibroglandular tissue could obscure breast abnormalities.

Purpose: To investigate radiologists' performance for detection of breast cancer in low and high mammographic density (MD) when cases are digitally acquired.

Material And Methods: A test set of 60 digital mammography cases, of which 20 were cancerous, were examined by 17 radiologists.

The implications of increased mammographic breast density for breast screening in Jordan.

Introduction: Mammographic breast density is associated with a four to six times increased risk for breast cancer. Mammographic breast density varies by ethnicity, geographical region and age. The aim of this study was to document for the first time the mammographic breast density of Jordanian women and to explore its relationship with age.

Mammographic Breast Density Profile of Jordanian Women With Normal and Breast Cancer Findings.

Purpose: To document the mammographic breast density (MBD) distribution of Jordanian women and the relationship with MBD with age. Correlation between breast cancer diagnosis and density was also explored.

Methods: A retrospective review of 660 screening mammograms from King Abdullah University Hospital was conducted.

Compliance With Radiation Protection Practices Among Radiologists.

Background: Radiologists are at higher risk of adverse health effects due to their occupational radiation exposure; therefore, applying protection techniques is imperative. Studies on radiologists' compliance in this regard are scarce. We aimed to assess compliance with radiation safety practices among radiologists.

How mammographic breast density affects radiologists' visual search patterns.

Rationale And Objectives: To determine the impact of mammographic breast density on the visual search process of radiologists when reading digital mammograms.

Materials And Methods: Institutional review board approval was obtained. A set of 149 craniocaudal digital mammograms were read by seven radiologists, and observer search patterns were recorded.

Mammographic density and cancer detection: does digital imaging challenge our current understanding?

Rationale And Objectives: To investigate the impact of breast density on the performance of radiologists when mammograms are digitally acquired and displayed.

Materials And Methods: A total of 150 craniocaudal digital mammograms including 75 cases with cancer were examined by 14 radiologists divided into two groups: those who read more (six) and less (eight) than 2000 mammograms per year. Cases were classified as low or high mammographic density.