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Gremion Isabelle

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Politique professionnelle

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HES-SO Master
Av. de Provence 6, 1007 Lausanne, CH

Faculty
Santé

Main Degree Programme
Master en Sciences de la santé

BSc HES-SO en Technique en radiologie médicale - HESAV - Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud

2024

Perspectives of medical imaging professionals about the impact of AI on Swiss radiographers

Scientific paper ArODES

Mélanie Champendal, Stephanie De Labouchere, Switinder Singh Ghotra, Isabelle Gremion, Zhonghua Sun, Sofia Torre, Ricardo Khine, Laurent Marmy, Christina Malamateniou, Cláudia Sá Dos Reis

Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences, 2024, 55, 4, art. 101741

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Summary:

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly implemented in medical imaging practice, however, its impact on radiographers practice is not well studied. The aim of this study was to explore the perceived impact of AI on radiographers’ activities and profession in Switzerland. Methods: A survey conducted in the UK, translated into French and German, was disseminated through professional bodies and social media. The participants were Swiss radiographers (clinical/educators/ researchers/students) and physicians working within the medical imaging profession (radiology/nuclear medicine/radiation-oncology). The survey covered five sections: demographics, AI-knowledge, skills, confidence, perceptions about the AI impact. Descriptive, association statistics and qualitative thematic analysis were conducted. Results: A total of 242 responses were collected (89% radiographers; 11% physicians). AI is being used by 43% of participants in clinical practice, but 64% of them did not feel confident with AI-terminology. Participants viewed AI as an opportunity (57%), while 19% considered it as a threat. The opportunities were associated with streamlining repetitive tasks, minimizing errors, increasing time towards patientcentered care, research, and patient safety. The significant threats identified were reduction on work positions (23%), decrease of the radiographers’ expertise level due to automation bias (16%). Participants (68%) did not feel well trained/prepared to implement AI in their practice, highlighting the non-availability of specific training (88%). 93% of the participants mentioned that AI education should be included at undergraduate education program. Conclusion: Although most participants perceive AI as an opportunity, this study identified areas for improvement including lack of knowledge, educational supports/training, and confidence in radiographers. Customised training needs to be implemented to improve clinical practice and understanding of how AI can benefit radiographers.

2021

Utilisation des moyens de protection pour le patient en imagerie médicale :

Professional paper ArODES

évolution d'une pratique

Isabelle Gremion

Actuel = Aktuell, 2021, no. 6, pp. 24-26

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Consensus about image quality assessment criteria of breast implants mammography using Delphi method with radiographers and radiologists

Scientific paper

Sá Dos Reis Cláudia, Gremion Isabelle, Nicole Richli Meystre

Insights into Imaging, 2021 , vol. 11

2020

Consensus about image quality assessment criteria of breast implants mammography using Delphi method with radiographers and radiologists

Scientific paper ArODES

Cláudia Sá Dos Reis, Isabelle Gremion, Nicole Richli Meystre

Insights into imaging, 2020, vol. 11, article 56

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Summary:

Aims : To identify image quality criteria that can be applied to assess breast implant (BI) mammograms according to radiologists and radiographers’ perspectives and to explore the level of agreement about criteria priority. Methods : A two-round Delphi method using a questionnaire was applied to identify the level of agreement between experts, asking them to rank each image criteria available for mammography according to 4 possible answers (1 = need to have, 2 = nice to have, 3 = not pertinent/appropriate, 4 = do not know). Criteria for craniocaudal (CC), mediolateral-oblique (MLO) and lateral (ML), with and without Eklund manoeuvre, were included. This process was repeated after removing the less relevant criteria. Results : Between first and second rounds, different results were obtained regarding the criteria to assess CC and MLO images. Details for anatomic areas were considered the most relevant by radiographers during the first round, while general criteria were prioritised during the second round. Radiologists focused more on analysis of the spread of the breast tissue, if the breast was aligned with detector’s centre and level of contrast. The analysis of implant flow, the BI anterior edge and the maximum retropulsion of BI when Eklund manoeuvre is performed were the specific aspects of BI imaging considered as relevant for assessment. Conclusions : The importance of each criterion used to assess BI mammograms was not the same between radiographers and radiologists, suggesting the two groups of experts are looking for different requirements from the image. Further education and training is necessary to align strategies for assessing BI mammograms, and some criteria need to be adapted to reduce subjectivity.

Study of breast implants mammography examinations for identification of suitable image quality criteria

Scientific paper ArODES

Cláudia Sá Dos Reis, Isabelle Gremion, Nicole Richli Meystre

Insights into imaging, January 2020, vol. 11, art. 3

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Summary:

Purpose : To characterise the mammography technique used in breast cancer screening programmes for breast implants (BI) and to identify if the image quality (IQ) criteria available in literature are applicable to BI imaging. Methods : The study was conducted in two phases: literature review to find IQ criteria used in mammography combining keywords in several sources; and assessment of 1207 BI mammograms using the criteria that was identified previously to see if they were achieved or not. An observation grid was used to collect information about positioning, beam energy, compression force, and exposure mode. Descriptive statistics and Student’s t test and χ2 test were performed according to the nature of the variables. Results : Forty-seven out of 2188 documents were included in the analysis, with 13 items identified to assess the quality of positioning, 4 for sharpness, 3 for artefacts, and 2 for exposure parameters. After applying the criteria to BI mammograms, retroglandular fat was not included in 37.3% of the images. The “Pectoral-Nipple-Line” criterion was achieved in 35% of MLO/ML images. The placement of the implant (subpectoral/subglandular) or performing the Eklund had significant influence on the visible anatomy (p = < 0.005), alongside whether the breast was aligned to the detector’s centre. Conclusions : Some of the criteria used to assess standard mammograms were not applicable to BI due to implant overlap. The alignment of the image with the detector’s centre seems to have an impact on the amount of visible tissue. Further studies are necessary to define the appropriate protocol, technique, and suitable quality criteria to assess BI mammograms.

Study of breast implants mammography examinations for identification of suitable image quality criteria

Scientific paper

Sá Dos Reis Cláudia, Gremion Isabelle, Nicole Richli Meystre

Insights into Imaging, 2020 , vol. 11

Summary:

Purpose: To characterise the mammography technique used in breast cancer screening programmes for breast implants (BI) and to identify if the image quality (IQ) criteria available in literature are applicable to BI imaging. Methods: The study was conducted in two phases: literature review to find IQ criteria used in mammography combining keywords in several sources; and assessment of 1207 BI mammograms using the criteria that was identified previously to see if they were achieved or not. An observation grid was used to collect information about positioning, beam energy, compression force, and exposure mode. Descriptive statistics and Student’s t test and χ2 test were performed according to the nature of the variables. Results: Forty-seven out of 2188 documents were included in the analysis, with 13 items identified to assess the quality of positioning, 4 for sharpness, 3 for artefacts, and 2 for exposure parameters. After applying the criteria to BI mammograms, retroglandular fat was not included in 37.3% of the images. The “Pectoral-Nipple-Line” criterion was achieved in 35% of MLO/ML images. The placement of the implant (subpectoral/subglandular) or performing the Eklund had significant influence on the visible anatomy (p = < 0.005), alongside whether the breast was aligned to the detector’s centre. Conclusions: Some of the criteria used to assess standard mammograms were not applicable to BI due to implant overlap. The alignment of the image with the detector’s centre seems to have an impact on the amount of visible tissue. Further studies are necessary to define the appropriate protocol, technique, and suitable quality criteria to assess BI mammograms.

2018

Examens radiologiques en médecine générale

Professional paper ArODES

Isabelle Gremion

Revue médicale suisse, Décembre 2018, vol. 14, no. 631, p. 2269

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2017

Continuing professional development (CPD) in radiography: A collaborative European meta-ethnography literature review

Scientific paper

Gremion Isabelle,

Radiography, 2017

Continuing professional development (CPD) in radiography :

Scientific paper ArODES

a collaborative European meta-ethnography literature review

A. Wareing, Buissink. C., D- Harper, M. Gellert Olesen, Soto. M., S. Braico, P. Van Laer, Isabelle Gremion, L. Rainford

Radiography, 2017, vol. 23, suppl. 1, pp. S58-S63

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Summary:

Objectives: The aim of the study was to complete a collaborative review of Radiography continuing professional development (CPD) research material to support the production of European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS) CPD recommendations. A meta-ethnography approach to literature review was applied focussing upon commonalities rather than discrepancies between research outcomes. This facilitated exploration of context across the geographical region of Europe with national variations in CPD governance. The seven phases of the meta-ethnographic approach were followed by two independent experienced researchers. A third researcher mediated the findings which were then explored collaboratively with the EFRS CPD working group for concordance. Key Findings: Phase seven of the meta-ethnography involved interpreting an expression of the synthesis from the previous stages. Six main corroborating themes emerged in this process and following mediation were expressed as themes; knowledge, skills & competency, needs/gap analysis, multi-layered/ multi-modal, barriers and drivers; regulation vs autonomy; fostering collaboration e harnessing technology. Conclusion: The primary feature of CPD activity should be the resulting impact e to patients, the service, the profession and the individual; with all stakeholders working in partnership. CPD activity must be flexible/multi-modal to support the changing growth/dynamic workforce. All stakeholders should utilise communication and technology resources and make efforts to improve collaboration between the management, regulators and educators to support Radiographers to develop meaningful CPD. Health services across Europe are under increasing stress and a principal factor going forwards will be managing increasing demands on healthcare staff whilst supporting enhancement of the knowledge, skills and competency base.

2014

Les doses d’irradiation médicale diagnostique à la population

Scientific paper

Gremion Isabelle

Bulletin médical suisse, 2014

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Gremion Isabelle

Main skills

Enseignement

Ingénierie formation

Public health

Politique professionnelle

PEOPLE@HES-SO
Directory and Skills inventory