Publications by authors named "K M Spuur"
From classroom to global impact: How radiography education advances the sustainable development goals.
Radiography (Lond)
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Radiography education supports UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through enhanced curriculum, interdisciplinary approaches, and global collaborations.
- Advanced imaging technologies in radiography, like CT and mammography, are essential for preventing and diagnosing non-communicable diseases, with programs such as BreastScreen Australia demonstrating significant health impacts.
- The future of radiography education should focus on integrating sustainability, fostering interdisciplinary partnerships, and utilizing innovative teaching methods to ensure effective engagement with healthcare challenges, particularly in underserved regions.
Purpose: This study evaluates the use of ChatGPT-4o in creating tailored continuing professional development (CPD) plans for radiography students, addressing the challenge of aligning CPD with Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) requirements. We hypothesized that ChatGPT-4o could support students in CPD planning while meeting regulatory standards.
Methods: A descriptive, experimental design was used to generate 3 unique CPD plans using ChatGPT-4o, each tailored to hypothetical graduate radiographers in varied clinical settings.
Article Synopsis
- The study assesses how well Australian radiographers understand the effects of patient positioning on CT imaging and radiation dose.
- A survey of 186 participants revealed a significant knowledge-practice gap, with many radiographers not reviewing CT numbers despite recognizing their importance.
- Results show that while most follow manufacturer guidelines, many still underestimate the impact of improper patient centring on radiation exposure and CT accuracy.
Suitability of ChatGPT as a Source of Patient Information for Screening Mammography.
Health Promot Pract
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- ChatGPT3.5 and ChatGPT4, released in late 2022 and early 2023 respectively, have been explored as tools for providing patient education on health topics like breast screening, but their effectiveness varies.
- A study comparing the two versions found that while GPT4 had better understandability and actionability ratings than GPT3.5, both struggled with clarity and omitted critical information.
- Overall, the findings indicate that both versions of ChatGPT are unreliable for breast screening information, potentially leading to misinformation and increased demand for correction by health educators.
Introduction: Survey or localiser radiographs are integral to CT imaging. However, the diverse functions and roles of the localiser radiograph are often obscure to radiographers and radiologists. This scoping review reports the full scope of localiser radiograph use and function in contemporary CT imaging.
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