A5008489118- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Radiology practices and education
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Digital Radiography and Breast Imaging
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- Radiation Effects and Dosimetry
- Health Education and Validation
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
- Textile materials and evaluations
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra
2012-2025
University of Coimbra
2025
Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Coimbra
2011-2024
Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana
2024
Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
2024
Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil
2020
Instituto Politécnico Nacional
2015
Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers
2012
Abstract This article outlines the radiology-related staffing and education/training guidelines recommendations developed by European Commission-funded EU-REST (European Union Radiation, Education, Staffing & Training) project. The radiologist consortium partners propose use of hour machine/system/activity as basic unit to calculate needs. Education training for radiologists include establishing 5 years standard duration specialty in radiology ESR Training Curriculum Radiology...
Although the Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) have been shown to be an important tool for optimising patient radiation protection, there are still difficulties related methodology that should used establish and use local DRL values. This statement represents current view of EuroSafe Imaging 'Clinical DRLs' working group formed with purpose produce scientific educational material on DRLs promote concept DRLs. Guidelines how presented herein can implemented using a multidisciplinary team...
Abstract In recent years, the issue of cumulative effective dose received from recurrent computed tomography examinations has become a subject increasing concern internationally. Evidence, predominantly USA, shown that significant number patients receive 100 mSv or greater. To obtain European perspective, EuroSafe Imaging carried out survey to collect data on radiation exposure examinations. The found relatively low percentage (0.5%) equal higher than tomography, most them having an...
Journal Article The establishment of computed tomography diagnostic reference levels in Portugal Get access Joana Santos, Santos * 1College Health Technology, Polytechnic Institute Coimbra, *Corresponding author: joanasantos@estescoimbra.pt Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Shane Foley, Foley 2School Medicine & Medical Science, Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield Dublin 4, Ireland Graciano Paulo, Paulo Mark F. McEntee, McEntee...
Abstract The European Directive 2013/59/Euratom requires member states of the Union to ensure justification and optimisation radiological procedures store information on patient exposure for analysis quality assurance. EuroSafe Imaging campaign Society Radiology created a working group (WG) “Dose Management” with aim provide recommendations implementation dose management systems (DMS) in clinical practice. WG follows Action 4: “Promote establish local, national, diagnostic reference levels...
Abstract This second article of a series three publications summarises the radiologist situation regarding staffing as well education and training analysed by The European Union Radiation, Education, Staffing & Training (EU-REST) study. Despite certain limitations posed dependence on survey responses, results demonstrate that, for both workforce education/training, considerable heterogeneity exists between Member States, which will impact healthcare delivery level knowledge, skills,...
IntroductionEducation and training of radiographers is known to be diverse between countries regions. Under an IAEA project, this work collected data on radiographer education for the Europe Central Asia region with a particular focus radiation protection gaps potential actions.MethodsFollowing piloting, electronic questionnaire was distributed all national counterparts Technial Coopearation (TC) (n = 33 countries) nominated representatives. Contacts were additionally invited virtual...
In March 2021 the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) organised an online Technical Meeting on Developing Effective Methods for Radiation Protection Education and Training of Health Professionals with attendance 230 participants representing 66 Member States 24 international organizations, professional bodies safety alliances. By means a pre-meeting survey, presentations by experts, topical panel discussions post-meeting feedback to meeting summary, identified strengths, common...
Abstract Purpose To analyse the existing radiation protection (RP) education and training (E&T) capabilities in European Union identify associated needs, problems challenges. Method An online survey was disseminated via EURAMED Rocc-n-Roll consortium network prominent medical societies field of radiological research. The sections RP E&T during undergraduate, residency/internship continuous professional development; legal implementation. Differences were analysed by geographic...
Abstract The European Directive 2013/59/EURATOM requires member states of the Union to ensure justification and optimisation radiological procedures include information on patient exposure as part report examinations. EuroSafe Imaging campaign Society Radiology created a working group (WG) “Dosimetry for imaging in clinical practice” with aim help dosimetry aspects required by national regulations. primary focus topics were selected survey among experts WG, allowed suggesting some initial...
Concerns surrounding the consequences of ionizing radiation (IR) have increased in interventional cardiology (IC). Despite this, ever-growing complexity diseases as well procedures can lead to greater exposure radiation. The aim this survey, led by Portuguese Association Interventional Cardiology (APIC), was evaluate level awareness and current practices on IR protection among its members.
This work aims to contribute the study of radiation dose distribution delivered hands medical staff members during a general computed tomographic (CT) fluoroscopic guided procedure. In this study, both Monte Carlo simulations and measurements were performed. For free-in-air tomography index (CTDI) body phantom measurements, standard pencil ionization chamber (IC) 100 mm long was used. The CT scanner model implemented using MCNPX (Monte N-Particle eXtended) successfully validated by comparing...
Abstract Background A Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis was performed to understand the status quo of education training in radiation protection (RP) develop a coordinated European approach RP needs based on stakeholder consensus existing activities field. Fourteen team members represented six professional societies, one voluntary organisation, two international healthcare organisations five professions, namely: Medical Physicists; Nuclear Medicine Physicians;...