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Appendix 1 Search strategy summary.
Items
Specification Date of Search The literature search was conducted between December 2023 and April 2024. Databases and other sources searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science. Search terms used
MeSH terms: X-ray diagnosis; ionizing radiation; medical imaging; health care quality assurance; quality control; computed tomography; X-ray; radiography; mammography; fluoroscopy; interventional radiology; artificial intelligence, machine learning. Free text search terms: UNSCEAR; IAEA; AAPM; ICRP; EOFMP; linear nothreshold model; world health organization; international organization for standardization; International Basic Safety Standards; medical physicist; dose optimization; diagnostic reference level. Timeframe The literature search covered studies published up to January 2024. Inclusion and exclusion criteria Inclusion criteria: Studies published in indexed peer-reviewed scientific journals. Research on radiology optimization and quality assessment for both diagnostic and interventional aspects. Studies conducted in English or French. Exclusion criteria: Studies published in non-peer-reviewed sources. Research not related radiology optimization and quality assessment for both diagnostic and interventional aspects. Studies published in languages other than English or French.
Selection Process
The process of selecting studies for our review followed a systematic approach to ensure the identification of pertinent and high-quality research. Commencing with a literature search conducted between December 2023 and April 2024, we initially identified 97 potentially relevant articles and reports. The screening process involved reviewing titles and abstracts to assess their relevance to our research question. Subsequently, full-text articles were obtained for the studies meeting the inclusion criteria. A comprehensive evaluation of these full-text articles was then conducted, leading to the exclusion of studies that did not meet the specified criteria or lacked relevant data. This rigorous selection process culminated in the inclusion of a final set of 65 studies in our narrative review.
Appendix 2 Proposed task for: CMP, Radiologist and Technologist.
QC task Responsible radiological professional
Administering and overseeing QC program |
Radiologist |
Carrying out day-to-day QC activities |
Radiation Technologist |
Designing and implementing QC program |
Certified Medical Physicist( CMP) |
Collaborating with radiologist on QC program |
Certified Medical Physicist( CMP) |
Troubleshooting issues during QC |
Certified Medical Physicist( CMP) |
Regular equipment evaluation and calibration |
Certified Medical Physicist( CMP) |