Artificial intelligence in radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy: Perceptions, experiences and expectations from the medical radiation technologists in Central and South America.

Journal: Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences
Published Date: Aug 8, 2025

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Artificial intelligence (AI) has been growing in the field of medical imaging and clinical practice. It is essential to comprehend the perceptions, experiences, and expectations regarding AI implementation among medical radiation technologists (MRTs) working in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy. Some global studies tend to inform about AI implementation, but there is almost no information from Central and South American professionals. This study aimed to understand the perceptions of the impact of AI on the MRTs, as well as the varying experiences and expectations these professionals have regarding its implementation.

Authors

  • Catalina Mendez-Avila
    Universidad de Costa Rica, School of Health Technologies, Faculty of Medicine, San Jose, Costa Rica.
  • Sofia Torre
    Department of Radiography, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London, Northampton Square, London, UK.
  • Yohel Vivas Arce
    Universidad de Costa Rica, School of Health Technologies, Faculty of Medicine, San Jose, Costa Rica.
  • Patricio Riquelme Contreras
    Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Chile.
  • Javier Rios
    Dep. Tecnicatura Universitaria en Diagnóstico por Imágenes, Escuela de Técnicos Asistenciales en Salud, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Argentina.
  • Norman Olmedo Raza
    Departamento de Imagenología y Radiología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Central de Ecuador, Ecuador.
  • Heidy Gonzalez
    Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y del Deporte, Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina, Colombia.
  • Yini Cardona Hernandez
    Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y del Deporte, Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina, Colombia.
  • Andrés Cabezas
    Escuela de Tecnología Médica, Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile.
  • Mariano Lucero
    Centro Universitario Lusiada, Universidad Sao Judas Tadeu, Sao Paulo, , Brasil.
  • Víctor Ezquerra
    Departamento de Imagenología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Uruguay.
  • Christina Malamateniou
    Division of Midwifery and Radiography, School of Health Sciences, City University of London, London, UK.
  • Sergio M Solis-Barquero
    Universidad de Costa Rica, School of Health Technologies, Faculty of Medicine, San Jose, Costa Rica. Electronic address: sergio.solis@ucr.ac.cr.

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