The future of mammography: Radiology residents' experiences, attitudes, and opinions Journal Article
| Authors: | Baxi, S. S.; Snow, J. G.; Liberman, L.; Elkin, E. B. |
| Article Title: | The future of mammography: Radiology residents' experiences, attitudes, and opinions |
| Abstract: | OBJECTIVE. The objective of our study was to assess the experiences and preferences of radiology residents with respect to breast imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS. We surveyed radiology residents at 26 programs in New York and New Jersey. Survey topics included plans for subspecialty training, beliefs, and attitudes toward breast imaging and breast cancer screening and the likelihood of interpreting mammography in the future. RESULTS. Three hundred forty-four residents completed the survey (response rate, 62%). The length of time spent training in breast imaging varied from no dedicated time (37%) to 1-8 weeks (40%) to more than 9 weeks (23%). Most respondents (97%) agreed that mammography is important to women's health. More than 85% of residents believed that mammography should be interpreted by breast imaging specialists. Respondents shared negative views about mammography, agreeing with statements that the field was associated with a high risk of malpractice (99%), stress (94%), and low reimbursement (68%). Respondents endorsed several positive attributes of mammography, including job availability (97%), flexible work schedules (94%), and few calls or emergencies (93%). Most radiology residents (93%) said that they were likely to pursue subspecialty training, and 7% expressed interest in breast imaging fellowships. CONCLUSION. Radiology residents' negative and positive views about mammography seem to be independent of time spent training in mammography and of future plans to pursue fellowship training in breast imaging. Systematic assessment of the plans and preferences of radiology residents can facilitate the development of strategies to attract trainees to careers in breast imaging. © American Roentgen Ray Society. |
| Keywords: | adult; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; clinical practice; physician's practice patterns; statistics; echomammography; cancer screening; attitude to health; questionnaires; reimbursement; questionnaire; breast imaging; mammography; medical education; education; resident; internship and residency; forecasting; medical practice; chi-square distribution; radiography; malpractice; health knowledge, attitudes, practice; health personnel attitude; workforce; residency education; breast diseases; breast disease; chi square distribution; breast cancer screening; screening mammography; work schedule |
| Journal Title: | American Journal of Roentgenology |
| Volume: | 194 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| ISSN: | 0361-803X |
| Publisher: | American Roentgen Ray Society |
| Date Published: | 2010-06-01 |
| Start Page: | 1680 |
| End Page: | 1686 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.2214/ajr.09.3735 |
| PUBMED: | 20489113 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC3647341 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 20 April 2011" - "CODEN: AJROA" - "Source: Scopus" |
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