Radiographer education and learning in artificial intelligence (REAL_AI)
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2024
Authors
Doherty, Geraldine
McLaughlin, Laura
Bond, Raymond
McConnell, Jonathan
Hughes, Ciara
McFadden, Sonyia L.
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Springer Open
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Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) is widespread in medical imaging, yet there is a paucity of information on education and training available for staff. Further research is required to identify what training is available, and what preparations are required to bring AI knowledge to levels that will enable radiographers to work competently alongside AI. This study aimed to a) investigate current provision of AI education at UK higher education institutes (HEIs); b) explore the attitudes and opinions of educators.
Methods: Data were collected through two online surveys: one for UK HEIs, the other for medical imaging educators. The surveys were distributed in the UK by the Heads of Radiography Education (HRE), The Society of Radiographers, and at the Research Hub at ECR 2023, as well as promotion on LinkedIn and Twitter(X), and through university channels.
Results: Responses were received from 22 HEIs in the UK and 33 educators from across Europe. Data analysis is ongoing, but preliminary findings show that 68.2% (n=15) of responding HEIs claim to have introduced AI to the curriculum already. 84.8% (n=28) of educators claim they themselves have received no training on AI despite having to embed it into the curriculum. The main reason for this cited by HEIs is limited resources. 69.7% (n=23) of educators believe that AI concepts should be taught by an AI expert.
Conclusion: By surveying educators and HEIs separately, this study captured two different perspectives regarding the provision of AI education. This unique insight highlighted disharmony between HEIs and educators. Preliminary insights highlight that educators feel unprepared to deliver AI content, and HEIs are under pressure to add AI concepts to an already full curriculum.
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Medical imaging , Radiography , Artificial intelligence (AI) , Education
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Doherty, G., Mc Laughlin, L., Bond, R.R., McConnell, J., Hughes, C., and McFadden, S. (2024), 'Radiographer education and learning in artificial intelligence (REAL_AI)', abstract from European Congress of Radiology, Vienna, Austria, 28 February - 3 March. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-024-01766-w