Published December 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

Strategies to Improve Radiographic Practices for Patients With Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review

  • 1. Warringal Radiology MIA, Heidelberg, Victoria (Australia)
  • 2. Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria (Australia)
  • 3. Professional Communication Program, School of Education and the Arts, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland (Australia)

Description

Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients are one of the highest health care service users globally. In the context of radiography, there are many AD patients who undergo imaging procedures for common age-related conditions. However, there is currently no literature on how radiographers can effectively manage such patients in imaging situations.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2016.09.005

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.jmir.2016.09.005;
PII
S1939865416301163;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Journal Volume
47
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 362-366
ISSN
1939-8654

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
51105268
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; PATIENTS; RADIOLOGICAL PERSONNEL; REVIEWS; WHO
Descriptors DEC
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; DOCUMENT TYPES; INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; MEDICAL PERSONNEL; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; PERSONNEL; RADIOLOGY

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Copyright (c) 2016 Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.