Maintaining quality while adapting to a virtual work environment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Published in Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Published in Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Published in Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, outpatient diagnostic imaging (DI) facilities experienced decreased operations and even unprecedented closures. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of COVID-19 on the practices of DI clinics, and investigate the reasons for the change in their operations during the initial period of the pandemic...
Published in Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences
Published in Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences
Problem-based learning (PBL) has been reported to be a valuable student-centred learning approach across the globe. In PBL students first encounter a problem, which triggers discussion, followed by student-centred inquiry. Makerere University College of Health Sciences has been using PBL for radiography students since 2002. Over the years, the lear...
Published in Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Published in Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Published in Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences
Published in Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences
Online open book assessment has been a common alternative to a traditional invigilated test or examination during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, its unsupervised nature increases ease of cheating, which is an academic integrity concern. This study's purpose was to evaluate the integrity of two online open book assessments with different formats (1...
Published in Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Radiotherapy for cancer is an effective treatment but requires precise delivery. Patients are required to remain still in the same position during procedure which may be uncomfortable. This combined with high anxiety experienced by patients, and feelings of isolation, have indicated a need for comfort interventions. Care conveyed through empathetic...
Published in Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences