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Comparative Study
. 2009 Jun;4(4):399-407.
doi: 10.1007/s11548-009-0322-1. Epub 2009 May 13.

Improving education on C-arm operation and radiation protection with a computer-based training and simulation system

Oliver Johannes Bott  1 , Markus Wagner, Christopher Duwenkamp, Nils Hellrung, Klaus Dresing
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Comparative Study

Improving education on C-arm operation and radiation protection with a computer-based training and simulation system

Oliver Johannes Bott et al. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2009 Jun.

Abstract

Purpose: To discuss an approach to improve education in C-arm operation and reduction of radiation hazards based on a computer based training and simulation system called virtX.

Methods: virtX is equipped with a visualization of scattered radiation and means to include patient positioning changes in radiograph simulation. virtX was integrated in a course for ORP and evaluated based on questionnaires.

Results: Response rate was 73 (n = 77), mean age 35.4 (+/-9.2) and professional experience 11.2+/- 10.4 years. 91% use a C-arm regularly, 8% casually and 1% not. 78% agree that the translation of patient dummy positioning changes to simulated X-ray images is sufficiently realistic, 1% disagree (neutral 17%). 79% state that they acquired new knowledge concerning avoiding unnecessary radiation exposure, 10% do not (neutral 11%).

Conclusions: The virtX-approach of simulating radiograph generation including patient positioning and scattered radiation was evaluated positively concerning its suitability for imparting knowledge regarding radiation protection and C-arm operation.

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