| Author | Frankie Zarb B.Sc. (Hons.) Radiography M.Sc. (MRI) |
| Abstract | The 'Red - Dot' system is a system making use of the Radiographers' experience in abnormality detection to help Admitting and Emergency Officers identify radiological abnormalities. It is seen as a small step in the road to role development for Radiographers. In Malta no such system exists. This research project was designed to evaluate the Maltese Radiographers' capability in abnormality detection and as a means to make Radiographers conscious of their diagnostic potential The research tool was a set of Radiographs together with a checklist and a short questionnaire from which quantifiable data was obtained. These were distributed to a randomly selected sample of Radiographers who performed duties at the Admitting and Emergency department. A pilot study was performed on a sample of 2 Radiographers to test the tools, with only minor changes being found to be required. The results demonstrate that at this point in time Maltese Radiographers' capability in abnormality detection is low and therefore the 'Red - Dot' system cannot be implemented immediately. On the basis of the findings recommendations are proposed for the implementation of a training programme to raise the Radiographers' capability in abnormality detection to the desired standards which could lead to further investigations regarding the applicability of the 'Red - Dot' system to the Maltese situation. |
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