The assessment of image quality and diagnostic value in X-ray images: a survey on radiographers' reasons for rejecting images

E Kjelle, C Chilanga - Insights into Imaging, 2022 - Springer
Background Assessing the quality of diagnostic images is subjective and influenced by
factors such education, skills, and experience of the assessor. This study aims to explore the …

The cost of perfection: An investigation into the unnecessary rejection of clinically acceptable lateral wrist imaging

A Steward, S Semsem, K Currie… - Journal of Medical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction This study illustrates image rejection rates of the lateral wrist x‐ray projection at
a large, public teaching hospital. Rejected images were evaluated to determine the number …

Understanding reasons for image rejection by radiologists and radiographers

R Decoster, R Toomey, D Smits… - Journal of Medical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction A core element of a radiographer's role is the decision on whether a radiograph
is sufficient for diagnosis, or a repeat examination is needed. Studies illustrate the …

[HTML][HTML] Image rejects in digital skeletal radiography in two public hospitals in Norway

B Hofmann - Radiography, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction The proportion of diagnostic images not applied for diagnostic purposes is an
indicator of image quality, safety, and efficiency in radiography. Despite increased …

The difference in image quality assessment between radiographers and radiologists and its relationship with diagnostic accuracy

R Decoster, ML Ryan, R Toomey - Radiography, 2025 - Elsevier
Introduction Radiographers must ensure that the radiographs they produce are of sufficient
quality before reporting by radiologists. However, does radiographers' perception of image …

To reject, or to accept? A study on radiographers' perspectives on diagnostic radiographs

Y Chen, NSF Ilzam, TY Loo, DTF Mahood… - Journal of Medical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction The overall reject rate (RR) of our newly set up Radiology department was an
average of 14%, higher than the recommended 8% target and 10% threshold set by the …

From acceptable to superlative: scaling a technologist coaching intervention to improve image quality

GL Hwang, S Vilendrer, A Amano… - Journal of the American …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective To explore factors influencing the expansion of the peer-based technologist
Coaching Model Program (CMP) from its origins in mammography and ultrasound to all …

MRI interobserver reliability in rectal tumor angulation

MRV Pedersen, PO Otto, H Precht… - Acta Radiologica …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Background When rectal tumors are examined using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) the
perpendicular angulation of the axial T2-weighted image to the tumor axis is essential for a …

An exploration of radiographer decision-making regarding rejected or sub-optimal plain x-ray images

K O'Keefe - 2023 - eprints.qut.edu.au
Radiographers acquiring x-ray images are responsible for accepting or rejecting images
based on technical image quality criteria. This research explored radiographer decision …

Repeat Analysis Program As A Quality Assurance System For Radiology Management: Causal Repeat and Challenges

D Rochmayanti, K Adi, CE Widodo - E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 - e3s-conferences.org
Rejected or repeated images analysis remains a significant challenge, particularly in digital
imaging. Despite the expectation that the transition from conventional to digital systems …