Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Breast, Professional issues, Radiographers, Mammography, Education, Education and training
Authors:
A. Devetti, S. Da Dalt, M. De Stefano, R. Fazzin, R. Girometti, C. Zuiani
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2024/C-22664
Learning objectives
Finding spaces and opportunities for clinical practice in mammography is not always easy; moving part of the training process to the laboratory can represent an excellent opportunity to maximize what can be learned during the internship[1; 2; 3; 4; 5]. The use of anthropomorphic phantoms that mimic the structure, consistency, and radiographic characteristics of the breast, as well as the development and reduction of costs associated with the use of 3D printers with appropriate materials, is proving to be a valuable resource in the field of quality and training controls[6; 7].
The purpose of this experience was to determine the efficacy of a wearable breast corset in teaching mammography placement to radiographer students.
Mammography training has always been difficult for students and trainee guides due to the short time constraint and the highly technical act of placing the breast on the detector. Setting up practical workshops in preparation for the traineeship experience may be a great way to automate some of the positioning concepts, at least partially.
The breast corset is a device that helps trainees practice placing patients for mammography. The corset has two soft, flexible breast cushions that allow the student to feel the breast tissue. This results in a more realistic experience than previous approaches, such as employing a phantom.