• Barriers and enablers for implementation of digital-linked diagnostics models at point-of-care in South Africa : stakeholder engagement 

  Moetlhoa, Boitumelo; Nxele, Siphesihle R.; Maluleke, Kuhlula; Mathebula, Evans Mantiri; Marange, Musa; Chilufya, Maureen; Dzinamarira, Tafadzwa; Duah, Evans; Dzobo, Matthias; Kekana, Mable; Jaya, Ziningi Nobuhle; Thabane, Lehana; Dlangalala, Thobeka; Nyasulu, Peter S.; Hlongwana, Khumbulani;; Dlungwane, Thembelihle; Kgatle, Mankgopo; Gxekea, Nobuhle; Mashamba‑Thompson, Tivani Phosa (BMC, 2024-02)

  The integration of digital technologies holds significant promise in enhancing accessibility to disease diagnosis and treatment at point-of-care (POC) settings. Effective implementation of such interventions necessitates ...
• Checklists for interpreting chest radiographs : a scoping review protocol 

  Sethole, Khethiwe Margaret; Mshunqane, N.; Kekana, Mable (BMC, 2023-08-30)

  INTRODUCTION : What is known about checklists for interpreting chest radiographs? The question will guide the development of the inclusion criteria for the scoping review. Breaking down the scoping review question will ...
• Checklists for interpreting chest radiographs : a scoping review 

  Sethole, Khethiwe Margaret; Mshunqane, N.; Maluleke, Kuhlula; Kekana, Mable; Mbonambi, Linda (Elsevier, 2023-12)

  INTRODUCTION : Checklists reduce time to comprehensive radiographic reports, improve quality and consistency of abnormality detection on chest radiographs. AIM : The aim of this review was to examine and survey the scope ...
• An investigation into the use of full-body low dose x-rays imaging system in South Africa : radiographer’s perspective 

  Thambura, Julius Muchui (Elsevier, 2023-09)

  INTRODUCTION : A low dose x-rays alias Lodox© statscan was originally developed in South Africa to detect smuggled diamonds in the mines. Later, hospital trauma units began to use it as a screening tool for gross pathology ...
• A radiological assessment of the prevalence of osteoporosis in male patients seen in a South African Hospital : a retrospective analysis 

  Siwela, Lebohang; Khan, Nausheen; Mudau, Adziambei (Hindawi, 2022-05-04)

  Developing countries are predicted to bear the burden of osteoporosis in the coming decades. The prevalence of osteoporosis in South African men is unknown, but is thought to be rare. Opportunistic screening for osteoporosis ...
• Perceptions of radiographers regarding establishing a self-regulatory body for radiation safety in Eswatini 

  Dlamini, Lungile; Kekana, R.M. (Mable) (Elsevier, 2021-05)

  INTRODUCTION : Eswatini remains one of the countries in Southern Africa without a regulating authority for radiation safety in the radiography departments. Quality control (QC) tests and radiation protection practices are ...
• Magnetic resonance imaging features of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans : what the surgeon should know : a case series 

  Sitela, V.; Khan, Nausheen (South African Medical Association, 2021-06)

  Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, slow-growing, spindle cell neoplasm with low to intermediate grade malignant potential, commonly found in young and middle-aged adults, more in males than females. DFSP ...
• Diagnostic radiographers’ experiences when interacting with the custodians of paediatric patients presenting for general radiographic imaging 

  Ketema, S.F.; Kekana, R.M. (Mable); Essop, Hafsa; Msonza, H.W. (Elsevier, 2021-11)

  INTRODUCTION : Radiographic imaging of children presents several complexities, one of which includes their reliance on an adult to take care of them. Literature reports on investigations that focused on interactions of ...
• [68 Ga]Ga-FAPI versus [18F]F-FDG in malignant melanoma: complementary or counterpoint? 

  Mokoala, K.M.G. (Kgomotso); Emil, Novruzov; Lawal, Ismaheel Opeyemi; Antke, Christina; Giesel, Frederik L.; Sathekge, Mike Machaba (Springer, 2022-06)

  No abstract available.
• Development of an adult chest imaging protocol for Lodox x-ray systems at trauma units in South Africa 

  Thambura, Julius Muchui (University of Pretoria, 2022-07-12)

  The Lodox (Lodox® Systems (Pty) Ltd, South Africa) digital x-ray system was initially developed to assist in the detection of diamonds smuggled by employees in mines but was later adopted as a screening tool at hospital ...
• Tumor microenvironment and the role of artificial intelligence in breast cancer detection and prognosis 

  Malherbe, Kathryn (Elsevier, 2021-08)

  A critical knowledge gap has been noted in breast cancer detection, prognosis, and evaluation between tumor microenvironment and associated neoplasm. Artificial intelligence (AI) has multiple subsets or methods for data ...
• Creating person-al space for unspoken voices during diagnostic medical imaging examinations 

  Makanjee, Chandra Rekha; Bergh, Anne-Marie; Xu, Deon; Sarswat, Drishti (BMC, 2021-09-11)

  BACKGROUND : There is emerging interest in person-centred care within a short-lived yet complex medical imaging encounter. This study explored this event from the viewpoint of patients referred for an imaging examination, ...
• Bringing literature to life : a digital animation to teach analogue concepts in radiographic imaging during a pandemic - lessons learnt 

  Essop, Hafsa; Lubbe, J.C. (Irene); Kekana, Mable (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2021-09)

  The fourth industrial revolution is upon us, bringing with it modern trends and new imaging equipment and techniques to radiography. While resource-rich institutions have successfully moved from analogue to digital equipment, ...
• Information needs of black prostate cancer patients receiving treatment within the South African public healthcare system 

  Taljaard, Melissa; Lovric, Germaine T.; Makenzi, Aviwe M.; Kawinga, Prudence (Springer, 2020-12)

  INTRODUCTION. Prostate cancer is the leading cancer type in black South African men. The South African public healthcare sector serves more than 84% of the population, which includes many of these men. Previous evidence ...
• Association between ultrasound morphologic features and histopathological findings of lobular carcinoma 

  Malherbe, Kathryn; Bresser, Philppa Lynn (Wiley Open Access, 2019-09)

  INTRODUCTION : Despite the incidence and recurrence rates of breast cancer, there are currently no biomarkers to predict which cases will develop into lobular carcinoma (LC). The purpose of this study was to determine ...
• Occupational risk factors and their impact on migration of radiographers from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 

  Thambura, Julius Muchui; Swindon, Lynda (Ergonomics Society of South Africa, 2019)

  Radiography is one of the allied healthcare professions known to be stressful. It is often associated with long working hours, ethical dilemmas, high patient demands and frequent disruptions from ancillary departments, ...
• A proposed framework for “patient as a person” journey through a multi-level public healthcare system in accessing CT for localisation pre- radiation therapy treatment : a qualitative study 

  Lovric, Germaine T.; Makanjee, Chandra Rekha (Society of Radiographers of South Africa, 2020-11)

  IINTRODUCTION : Accessing radiation therapy treatment is a complex journey in the multilevel public healthcare system in South Africa. A framework was incorporated in this study to illustrate the interplay between a patient ...
• The effect of music on discomfort during lumbar spine SPECT scintigraphy 

  De Wet, Anine; Da Rocha, Michelle; Bresser, Philppa Lynn (Elsevier, 2021-03)

  Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging forms part of the bone scintigraphy examination to significantly improve the detection of skeletal lesions. It has been observed that patients undergoing lumbar ...
• Sexual knowledge and practice of adolescent learners in a rural South African school 

  Mostert, Karien; Sethole, Khethiwe Margaret; Khumisi, Oumiki; Peu, Mmapheko Doriccah; Thambura, Julius Muchui; Ngunyulu, Roinah Nkhensani; Mulaudzi, Mavis F. (Makerere University Medical School, 2020-03)

  BACKGROUND: Premature sexual activity has become a norm in South African society, often resulting in teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Occurrence of premature sexual activity is related to ...
• The experiences of teleradiology end users regarding role extension in a rural district of the North West province : a qualitative analysis 

  Essop, Hafsa; Kekana, Mable (AOSIS Open Journals, 2020-03)

  BACKGROUND: Teleradiology was implemented across South Africa, to provide reporting services to rural healthcare institutes without a radiologist. This is guided by standard operating procedure manuals (SOP) which ...

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