Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.55378/rv.50.2.9
The school of mammographic positioning and image interpretation as a model for improving the quality of mammographic diagnostics in Croatia
Maja Karić
; Sveučilište u Rijeci, Fakultet zdravstvenih studija, Rijeka, Hrvatska; Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka, Klinički zavod za dijagnostičku i intervencijsku radiologiju, Rijeka, Hrvatska
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Doris Šegota Ritoša
; Sveučilište u Rijeci, Fakultet zdravstvenih studija, Rijeka, Hrvatska; Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka, Zavod za medicinsku fiziku i zaštitu od zračenja, Rijeka, Hrvatska
Petra Valković Zujić
; Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka, Klinički zavod za dijagnostičku i intervencijsku radiologiju, Rijeka, Hrvatska; Katedra za radiologiju, Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, Hrvatska
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Sažetak
Introduction: The quality of mammographic diagnostics within organised breast cancer screening programmes largely depends on the standardisation of procedures, the competencies of healthcare professionals, and a systematic quality assurance programme. The School of Mammographic Positioning and Image Interpretation at Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka was developed as a model of structured professional education in mammographic positioning, image interpretation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Aim: To present the organisational model, educational content, and outcomes of the School over an eight-year period, and to assess its contribution to improving the quality of mammographic diagnostics. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of the continuous implementation of a Category 1 accredited educational course over an eight-year period (2018–2026). Each School lasted two days and included theoretical lectures and practical workshops covering mammographic positioning, breast ultrasound, quality control, analysis of mammograms of varying quality, and simulation of standard and non-standard mammographic projections. Results: More than 220 healthcare professionals, including radiographers, radiologists, medical physicists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, completed the educational program. All participants successfully completed the course and acquired additional competencies in mammographic positioning, the application of diagnostic methods, and quality control procedures. High participant motivation was observed, along with a continuous increase in interest in participation. Conclusion: Structured theoretical and practical education represents an essential prerequisite for standardised mammographic imaging, improved mammographic image quality, and strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration, with the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient safety in breast cancer screening.
Ključne riječi
education; mammography; multidisciplinary collaboration; quality control; breast positioning; breast cancer screening; radiographers
Hrčak ID:
352461
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Datum izdavanja:
26.10.2026.
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