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. 2021 Aug;34(4):1059-1066.
doi: 10.1007/s10278-021-00489-4. Epub 2021 Jul 29.

RadSimPE - a Radiology Workstation Simulator for Perceptual Education

Soham Banerjee  1 , William F Auffermann  2
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RadSimPE - a Radiology Workstation Simulator for Perceptual Education

Soham Banerjee et al. J Digit Imaging. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of simulation in radiology perceptual education. While current software exists for perceptual research, these software packages are not optimized for inclusion of educational materials and do not have full integration for presentation of educational materials. To address this need, we created a user-friendly software application, RadSimPE. RadSimPE simulates a radiology workstation, displays radiology cases for quantitative assessment, and incorporates educational materials in one seamless software package. RadSimPE provides simple customizability for a variety of educational scenarios and saves results to quantitatively document changes in performance. We performed two perceptual education studies involving evaluation of central venous catheters: one using RadSimPE and the second using conventional software. Subjects in each study were divided into control and experimental groups. Performance before and after perceptual education was compared. Improved ability to classify a catheter as adequately positioned was demonstrated only in the RadSimPE experimental group. Additional quantitative performance metrics were similar for both the group using conventional software and the group using RadSimPE. The study proctors felt that it was qualitatively easier to run the RadSimPE session due to integration of educational material into the simulation software. In summary, we created a user-friendly and customizable simulated radiology workstation software package for perceptual education. Our pilot test using the software for central venous catheter assessment was a success and demonstrated effectiveness of our software in improving trainee performance.

Keywords: Education; Perception; Python; Simulation; Software.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

Figures

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Integrated feature in the RadSimPE program that allows the user to access educational materials
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Example case from RadSimPE
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Experimental design. Intro, introductory materials; CS, case set; Atnl Ctrl, attentional control; PT, perceptional training; Survey, post study survey
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Example of perceptual education materials
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LROC analysis of correct localization (CorLoc) in control and experimental groups in CPS (conventional perceptual software) study versus RadSimPE study
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ROC analysis of safe positioning (SafPos) in control and experimental groups in CPS (conventional perceptual study) study versus RadSimPE study
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Survey responses for CPS (conventional perceptual software) and RadSimPE based on questions in Table 2. Both demonstrated positive experiences
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