A stake in the game: Can radiographer image interpretation improve X-ray quality. A scoping review

In some hospitals, radiographers undertake diagnostic evaluation of the X-rays they acquire. This has the potential to improve image quality as it promotes understanding of how technical factors impact upon the detection of abnormalities and motivates radiographers to produce highly diagnostic exams. Yet while there is comprehensive literature on other benefits of radiographer image interpretation, there is a paucity of literature addressing the impact on image quality. Therefore, there is the need for a scoping review to systematically map the knowledge on this important topic, ascertain the current state of evidence as to whether radiographer commenting can improve X-ray image quality, and identify gaps in research.