Radiography Scientific sessions

Subcommittee RADIOGRAPHERS 2016 Isabella M. Björkman-Burtscher; Lund/SE Christina Malamateniou; London/UK Paul Bezzina (Msida/MT), Shane J. Foley (Dublin/IE), Nejc Mekis (Ljubljana/SI), Helle Precht (Odense/DK), Joana Santos (Coimbra/PT), Vasilis Syrgiamiotis (Athens/GR)

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Radiography Scientific sessions SS 214 (Radiographers' education: the curriculum): Wednesday, March 2, 2016; 10:30-12:00 Moderators: CP (RA): Ola Björgell; Malmö/SE, CP (RT): Peter H. Hogg; Manchester/UK

Abstract Title Continuing professional development (CPD) considerations in a newly state registered profession Emotional intelligence and academic performance in radiography education Social media and simulation: using a simulation suite and digital media to develop analytical and reflective skills in the undergraduate radiographer Inter-professional simulation-based education in trauma: human factors Blending healthcare and educational technologies to enhance radiography healthcare information technology education The impact of education on radiologic technology as a developing scientific discipline in Austria

Author Block J.M. Grehan, M.-L. Butler, L.A. Rainford; Dublin/IE 1 2 3 4 3 1 J. Mc Nulty , S. Lewis , S. Lane , P. White , S. Mackay ; Dublin/IE, 2 3 4 Sydney/AU, Liverpool/UK, Hong Kong/HK

E.M. Carver; Wrexham/UK M.L. Howard, C. Brown, J. Morse; Aberdeen/UK J.G. Stowe, J. McNulty; Dublin/IE G. Unterhumer, L. Handlechner; Vienna/AT 1 2 2 1 K.G. Vikestad , L. Hafskjold , E. Kjelle , S. Sebuodegaard , S. 1 1 2 Hofvind ; Oslo/NO, Kongsberg/NO 1 1 2 3 1 J. Castillo , C.J. Caruana , P.S. Morgan , C. Westbrook , A. Mizzi ; 1 2 3 Msida/MT, Nottingham/UK, Cambridge/UK F. Tavares, A.F.C.L. Abrantes, L.P. Ribeiro, R.P.P. Almeida, J.P. Pinheiro, K.B. Azevedo, S. Rodrigues; Faro/PT K. Paalimäki-Paakki, A. Henner; Oulu/FI 1 1 1 1 L.P. Ribeiro , D. Pinto , A.F.C.L. Abrantes , R.P.P. Almeida , K.B. 1 1 1 2 1 Azevedo , J.P. Pinheiro , S. Rodrigues , C.A. da Silva ; Faro/PT, 2 Evora/PT

A national survey on radiographers and research: roles and attitudes Validation of a competence profile for MR radiographers using a formal research process Radiographer’s expectations for role development: a survey in the perspective of Norwegian radiography students Good practice: lumbosacral spine x-ray examination Accuracy of the interpretation of chest radiographs for the radiographers

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Radiography Scientific sessions

SS 314 (CT parameters: juggling or struggling?): Wednesday, March 2, 2016; 14:00-15:30 Moderators: CP (RA): Stephan Baumüller; Zurich/CH -CP (RT): Efthimios Agadakos; Athens/GR

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Author Block Anette Hartvig Sode; Odense/DK 1 2 3 2 3 C.S. Reis , T. Faquir , V. Harsaker , P. Hogg , L. Kristoffersen , I.L. 4 2 4 3 van Rein , K. Stancombe , N.C. Warmerdam , C. Wergeland ; 1 2 3 4 Lisbon/PT, Salford/UK, Oslo/NO, Groningen/NL

Keynote lecture Optimisation of chest computed tomography using a phantom: impact of mAs and reconstruction techniques on image quality Noise variations across clinically accepted paediatric body CT scans Short and long term effects of clinical audit on compliance with procedures in CT scanning The differences of systolic and diastolic phases by CCTA to detect coronary artery stenosis: compared with quantitative coronary angiography 320-MDCT coronary angiography in patients with atrial fibrillation: prediction of image quality via prior coronary calcium scanning Optimisation of CT follow-up protocol's in patients with gastrointestinal stromal cancer Assessment of image quality criteria from abdominal CT examinations Carotid plaque PET/CT standardised uptake values measurements as a biomarker for stroke: software reproducibility challenges

M. O'Connor, S. Foley; Dublin/IE 1 2 1 1 1 A. Oliveri , N. Howarth , H. Salame , P. Gevenois , D. Tack ; 1 2 Ath/BE, Chenes-Bougeries/CH 1

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G. Hui , W. Ximing , L. Bin , G. Yang , L. Zhen-nan ; Jinan/CN, 2 Beiing/CN Z. Wang; Hangzhou/CN 1

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R. Pinilla , M.I.R. Ortega , M. Monteiro ; Madrid/ES, Coimbra/PT A.F.C.L. Abrantes, P. Paias, L.P. Ribeiro, A.M. Ribeiro, R.P.P. Almeida, K.B. Azevedo; Faro/PT N. Giannotti, J. McNulty, S. Foley, P. Kelly; Dublin/IE 1 1 2 3 4 5 J. Coward , R. Lawson , T. Kane , M. Elias , A. Howes , J. Birchall , 1 1 2 3 P. Hogg ; Manchester/UK, Blackpool/UK, Wrexham/UK, 4 5 Prestcot/UK, Derby/UK 1 1 1 2 2 M. Simoncini , M. Biondi , L. Amata , M. Virgilio , L. Giuliani , C. 1 1 2 Ottonello ; Pomezia/IT, Rome/IT

Multi-center analysis of incidental findings on low resolution CT attenuation correction (CTAC) images: an extended study The visible and the invisible in cone beam CT: the role of radiographer

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Radiography Scientific sessions

SS 714 (Quality issues in ultrasound and CT): Thursday, March 3, 2016; 14:00-15:30 Moderators: CP (RA): Dragoslav Nenezić; Podgorica/ME -CP (RT): Charlotte Beardmore; London/UK

Abstract Title Abdominal CT for obese patients: investigating optimal scan parameters

Author Block A.A. Qurashi, L.A. Rainford, S.J. Foley; Dublin/IE S.J.M. Alqahtani, K.M. Knapp, R.M. Palfrey, S.J. Hopkins, J.R. Meakin, J. Fulford; Exeter/UK

Body composition changes in obese population Manual vs automated visceral adipose tissue quantification in paedatric CT: which is best?

M. O'Connor, S. Foley; Dublin/IE 1 1 2 3 1 W. Nijholt , A. Bakker , A. Bennet , M. Borgen , A. Ellermann , P. 2 4 5 3 1 Hogg , P. Gamboa , L. Vorster , I.-J. Aandahl* ; Groningen/NL, 2 3 4 5 Salford/UK, Oslo/NO, Lisbon/PT, Bloemfontein/ZA

An analysis of the validity and reliability of a handheld ultrasound device for measuring rectus femoris muscle size Reproducibility of ultrasound parameters (echo-intensity and thickness) of quadriceps muscle Assessment of musculoskeletal ultrasound pathologies by radiographers and undergraduated radiography students Do radiologists agree when reviewing ultrasound examinations performed by a sonographer and a radiologist? Quality assurance in irish ultrasound departments

R.A. Santos, P. Armada-da-Silva; Coimbra/PT A.F.C.L. Abrantes, I. Rodrigues, R.P.P. Almeida, J.P. Pinheiro, O. Lesyuk; Faro/PT 1 1 1 1 2 C. Stenman , R. Glavas , K. Jansson , A.-L. Enlund , L. Thorelius , Ö. 3 1 2 3 Smedby ; Linköping/SE, Barcelona/ES, Stockholm/SE A.M. Ward; Dublin/IE 1 2 1 3 4 L. Lanca , E.N. Andersen , G. Carvalho , M. van Gerwen , J. Jorge , 5 2 6 6 1 M. Kleiker , B. Markali , P. Nightingale , P. Hogg ; Lisbon/PT, 2 3 4 5 Oslo/NO, Eindhoven/NL, Lausanne/CH, Groningen/NL, 6 Manchester/UK K.B. Azevedo, N. Messias, L.P. Ribeiro, J.P. Pinheiro, R.P.P. Almeida, P. Sousa, A.M. Ribeiro, A.F.C.L. Abrantes; Faro/PT S. Attard, J.G. Couto, F. Zarb; Msida/MT

Are physical measures good indicators of clinical image quality at low dose levels? A pilot study Effectiveness of the American Association of Physics in Medicine criteria to assess diagnostic monitors Use of anatomical side markers (ASMs) during planar x-ray imaging

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Radiography Scientific sessions

SS 1014 (High dose antidotes): Friday, March 4, 2016; 10:30-12:00 Moderators: CP (RA): Poul Erik Andersen; Odense/DK -CP (RT): Sofia Brandão; Porto/PT

Abstract Title Patient doses in lumbar spine

Author Block A. Henner, K. Paalimäki-Paakki; Oulu/FI 1 1 2 3 4 L. O'Hora , M. Butler , D. Catania , M. Ong , R. Decoster , J. 5 6 1 1 2 Offermans , T. Starc , L. Rainford ; Dublin/IE, Milan/IT, 3 4 5 6 Singapore/SG, Brussles/BE, Maastricht/NL, Ljubljana/SI 1 2 1 1 M.V.L. Oliveira , M. Andrade Almeida , W. Batista , P. Flores ; 1 2 Salvador/BR, recife/BR R.P.P. Almeida, A. Calafate, P. Sousa, S. Rodrigues, L.P. Ribeiro, J.P. Pinheiro, K.B. Azevedo, A.F.C.L. Abrantes; Faro/PT A. Pereira, B. Poiares, B. Esteves, G. Paulo, J. Santos; Coimbra/PT

Patient skin dose in interventional radiology: an international review of procedures Small fov cone beam computed tomography: dosimetry for temporomandibular joint exam Quantification of tertiary scatter radiation in a CT room Analysis of overexposed areas in paediatric plain radiography Skindoses in cardiac intervention at St. Olavs University Hospital Norway An evaluation of organ doses and effective dose with dual-energy CT (DECT) and single-energy CT (SECT) using adult whole body imaging protocols

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K. Yagami , T. Miyoshi , S. Shigeyama , H. Okada , T. Ukai , S. 2 1 2 Suzuki ; Gifu/JP, Toyoake/JP L.P. Ribeiro, J. Ribeiro, R.P.P. Almeida, S. Rodrigues, A.F.C.L. Abrantes, K.B. Azevedo, J.P. Pinheiro, O. Lesyuk; Faro/PT 1 1 2 1 1 D. Aviano , S. Presilla , M. Mangiarotti , F. Ruda , M. Moccetti ; 1 2 Lugano/CH, Varese/IT

Exposure index in digital radiology Dosimetric advantage of percutaneous femoral artery approach vs radial approach in coronary angiography: preliminary analysis Effect of patient size on radiation dose for abdominal MDCT performed with automatic exposure control Study of the effect of classification of patients on CT radiation dose

O. Seraydarmansour; Tehran/IR 1 1 2 1 2 S. Kwon , J. Lee , D. Han ; Seoul/KR, Sungnam-si/KR

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Radiography Scientific sessions SS 1414 (Safety and patient care in medical imaging): Saturday, March 5, 2016; 10:30-12:00 Moderators: CP (RA): Damir Miletić; Rijeka/HR-CP (RT): Anja Henner; Oulu/FI

Abstract Title Work-place related ergonomic conditions as prognostic factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD) in radiographers An investigation of radiography staff uniforms as vectors for infection: comparing home-laundering processes with hospital-laundering An investigation into the effectiveness of common cleaning wipes in removing infection control risks from radiographic cassettes Development in radiological department practices: an analysis of clinical audits in the years 2002 - 2014 Survey on patient safety culture: an approach into imaging departments Complementary alternative medicine (CAM) to reduce MRI anxiety The radiographers’ role in information giving prior to consent for computed tomography scans: a cross-sectional survey Patient participation in MRI: patient experiences and image quality addressing breath-hold acquisitions Evaluation of magnetic resonance acoustic noise in 1.5 and 3 Tesla scanners Patient perceptions of radiographer communication skills First year radiography students’ perceptions of professionalism

Author Block L.P. Ribeiro, I. Bodião, O. Lesyuk, A.F.C.L. Abrantes, R.P.P. Almeida, J.P. Pinheiro; Faro/PT P. Hogan, J. Lowe; Dublin/IE M.J. Mann, K. Szczepura, A. England; Manchester/UK 1

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K. Miettunen , E. Metsälä ; Vantaa/FI, Helsinki/FI K.B. Azevedo, E. Bernardino, A.F.C.L. Abrantes, A.M. Ribeiro, C.A. da Silva, R.P.P. Almeida, N.M. Pinto, L.P. Ribeiro; Faro/PT S.I. Glenn; Portland, OR/US L.C. Hadley, D. O'Leary, T. Watson; Hertfordshire/UK E.M. Funk, A. Anderzen-Carlsson, P. Thunberg; Örebro/SE V.M. Silva, I. Ramos, J. Moreira, M. Marques; Porto/PT J. Vieira, L.P. Ribeiro, R.P.P. Almeida, A.F.C.L. Abrantes; Faro/PT 1 2 1 1 2 T. Kukkes , V. Challen , Z. Läänelaid ; Tartu/EE, Lancaster/UK

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Radiography Scientific sessions SS 1814 (Getting the radiation dose as low as possible): Sunday, March 6, 2016; 14:00-15:30 Moderators: CP (RA): Henriettae Ståhlbrandt; Eksjö/SE - CP (RT): Francis Zarb; Msida/MT

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Author Block Paul Bezzina; Msida/MT

Keynote lecture Positioning for a conventional skyline patella projection: evaluation of torso position and its relationship with eye lens and thyroid dose The impact of paediatric computed tomography tube current and tube voltage modulation intensity in organ dose and image quality Radiation dose reduction on lens and thyroid in orthopantomography exams An investigation of how to improve recall and awareness of radiation dose levels associated with cardiovascular interventional procedures Additional copper filtration for adult chest imaging and it's impact on dose and image quality Radioprotection in thorax CT: an approach with the application of bismuth breast shield Does radiation awareness of CT technologists change, when a dose monitoring software is used for real-time monitoring of patient dose?

J. Li, K. Szczepura, A. Tootle, A. England; Manchester/UK M. Alves, P. Fernandes, D. Costa, G. Paulo, J. Santos; Coimbra/PT R.P.P. Almeida, J.R. Santos, S. Rodrigues, P. Sousa, L.P. Ribeiro, K.B. Azevedo, J.P. Pinheiro, A.F.C.L. Abrantes; Faro/PT S. Mullen, J. Mc Nulty, L. O'Hora, V. Mc Guire, T. Buchanan, P. Gilligan, L. Rainford; Dublin/IE 1 2 3 1 2 3 N. Mekiš , S. Foley , G. Paulo , T. Starc , L. Rainford , J. Santos ; 1 2 3 Ljubljana/SI, Dublin/IE, Coimbra/PT R.P.P. Almeida, E. Santos, P. Sousa, S. Rodrigues, L.P. Ribeiro, K.B. Azevedo, N.M. Pinto, A.F.C.L. Abrantes; Faro/PT C. Heilmaier, N. Zuber, D. Weishaupt; Zurich/CH A.F.C.L. Abrantes, C. Rebelo, P. Sousa, S. Rodrigues, R.P.P. Almeida, J.P. Pinheiro, K.B. Azevedo, L.P. Ribeiro; Faro/PT

Radioprotection in mobile x-ray examinations The use of secondary lead rubber protection in paediatric extremity radiographic examinations Paediatric imaging radiation dose awareness and use of referral guidelines amongst radiology practitioners and radiographers

C. Bloomfield, A. England; Manchester/UK 1 2 1 2 1 J.L. Portelli , J. McNulty , P. Bezzina , L. Rainford ; Msida/MT, 2 Dublin/IE

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Radiography Scientific sessions

SS 1914 (How to improve image quality in MRI and mammography): Sunday, March 6, 2016; 14:00-15:30 Moderators: CP (RA): Endre Szabó; Szeged/HU-CP (RT): Babis Bougias; Ioannina/GR

Abstract Title Breast compression: an exploration of decision making in mammography A system for automatic mammography images quality control images acquisition and examination A system for automatic mammography images quality control: a development of a system for automatic image artifacts detection Optimisation of image quality and dose in direct digital chest radiography for a neonatal chest phantom, using Cu filtration Computed ultra high b value diffusion-weighted MR imaging of the prostate: what is the clinical added value of extrapolated b3000 images for prostate cancer detection? Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography applying a natural negative oral contrast - black tea Optimisation of MR imaging for the evaluation of human placental anatomy

Author Block J.M. Nightingale, F.J. Murphy, L. Robinson; Greater Manchester/UK A. Golja, S. Androjna, U. Štrekelj, I. Koceva, J. Izlakar, N. Mekiš, J. Žibert; Ljubljana/SI A. Iskra, G. Bensa, J. Šomen, K. Lokar, M. Podvratnik, U. Zdešar, N. Mekiš, J. Žibert; Ljubljana/SI V. Harsaker, A. Raszkowski, C. Cin, S. Bamboi, T. Granhus; Oslo/NO

M. Hakkert, M. Hakkert; Haarlem/NL A.R.R. Videira, S.R.R. Martins, M.C.P. Ribeiro, P.J. Sousa, J.G.C. Mascarenhas; Lisbon/PT E. Routledge, C. Malamateniou, M. Lohezic, J.M. Allsop, M.J. Fox, B. Kainz, A. Price, J.V. Hajnal, M.A. Rutherford; London/UK L.P. Ribeiro, C. Alves, A.M. Ribeiro, A.F.C.L. Abrantes, K.B. Azevedo, O. Lesyuk, N.M. Pinto, R.P.P. Almeida; Faro/PT

Assessment of image quality criteria from brain MRI examinations Reducing metal artefacts in MRI: a retrospective analysis of improved diagnostic quality and reporting confidence without the use of specialised comercial pulses/techniques Reduction in respiratory motion artefacts on gadoxetate-enhanced (Primovist) MRI after training technicians Evaluation of the corpus callosum by MRI related to the frontal atrophy in the elderly people

C. Pereira, K. Partington; Oxford/UK A. Gutzeit, J. Fröhlich, S. Matoori; Zurich/CH M.C.P. Ribeiro, J.E. O'Neill, J.F. Cruz-Maurício; Lisbon/PT

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