Learning objectives
This exhibit outlines the development of an interactive multimedia radiology teaching application,
which aims to facilitate self-directing learning for medical students and junior doctors in the interpretation of abdominopelvic imaging.
Background
The last 25 years has witnessed a breath-taking revolution in radiology.
The development of new,
enhanced and more complex imaging modalities has resulted in a capability of evaluating almost all pathological processes non-invasively and at high resolution.
Rapid growth in the use of diagnostic imaging,
as well as in the size and complexity of studies performed,
has culminated in an explosion of imaging data.
The advent of digital imaging,
Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS) and electronic data storage allows us to access and exploit this...
Findings and procedure details
DoRadiology’s dedicated content management system for native-code-iOS-publishing,
DiRector, was used to create this app [4].
The app contains thousands of images from hundreds of real-life clinical cases.
It covers everything from systematic interpretation of abdominal radiographs to complex abdominopelvic pathology on cross-sectional imaging.
Normal anatomy as well as a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal,
hepatopancreaticobiliary and genitourinary pathologies are illustrated in both male and female patients.
The app incorporates a multitude of imaging modalities,
from plain radiographs and fluoroscopy to ultrasound,
Computed Tomography,
Magnetic Resonance Imaging...
Conclusion
The abdominopelvic imaging application is an invaluable learning aid for medical students and junior doctors.
It provides users with the skills and knowledge necessary to interpret abdominopelvic imaging,
thereby guiding clinical decision-making and influencing patient management.
It may also serve as a valuable tool for radiologists involved in teaching.
Personal information
The “abdominopelvic imaging” app is due for release in Autum 2016 and will be available for download on the iTunes store.
For further information,
please contact:
Dr.
Caoilfhionn Ní Leidhin,
Centre for Advanced Medical Imaging,
St.
James's Hospital,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
Email:
[email protected]
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http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ahcd/nhamcs_emergency/2010_ed_web_tables.pdf
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Roland RA,
Hartman MS,
Daffner RH.Radiology medical student education: an outcome-based survey of PGY-1 residents.
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[4] BestApps,
doRadiology,
http://www.doradiology.com.