The integration of artificial intelligence in medical imaging practice: Perspectives of African radiographers.

Journal: Radiography (London, England : 1995)
Published Date: Aug 1, 2021

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The current technological developments in medical imaging are centred largely on the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into all equipment modalities. This survey assessed the perspectives of African radiographers on the integration of AI in medical imaging in order to offer unique recommendations to support the training of the radiography workforce.

Authors

  • B O Botwe
    Department of Radiography, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Box KB143, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana. Electronic address: sirbenard13@gmail.com.
  • T N Akudjedu
    Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, Department of Medical Science & Public Health, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK. Electronic address: takudjedu@bournemouth.ac.uk.
  • W K Antwi
    Department of Radiography, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Box KB143, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana. Electronic address: wkantwi@ug.edu.gh.
  • P Rockson
    Department of Medical Imaging, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana. Electronic address: Prockson2018@sahs.uhas.edu.gh.
  • S S Mkoloma
    Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Tanzania. Electronic address: bishopmkoloma@gmail.com.
  • E O Balogun
    National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, Nigeria. Electronic address: Bethbalo72@gmail.com.
  • W Elshami
    Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Electronic address: welshami@sharjah.ac.ae.
  • J Bwambale
    Society of Radiography of Uganda, Uganda. Electronic address: Bwajoe25@gmail.com.
  • C Barare
    Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. Electronic address: bsiza1@gmail.com.
  • S Mdletshe
    University of Auckland, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Medical Imaging, Auckland, New Zealand. Electronic address: sibusiso.mdletshe@auckland.ac.nz.
  • B Yao
    National Institute for Health Technologists' Training (INFAS) Côte d'Ivoire, Department of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy, Côte d'Ivoire. Electronic address: Kwame_boniface@yahoo.fr.
  • S Arkoh
    Department of Radiography, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Box KB143, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana. Electronic address: sampapaarkoh1997@gmail.com.

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