Journal publications in radiology education. A review of the literature, 1966-1986.
Published scholarly activity pertaining to radiology education is relatively uncommon compared with an extensive clinical literature. To guide future radiology educational efforts in a time of changing priorities and practice patterns, the authors undertook an in-depth review and analysis of the existing radiology education literature covering the 20-year period from 1966 to 1986. A total of 194 articles was identified via a computerized literature search and manual cross-checking of cited references. Articles pertinent to medical student radiology education (36.6%) or radiology resident education (29.9%) predominated. The majority of published radiology education articles were editorials (35.5%) or expository in nature (49.5%). Surveys (5.1%) and experimental research (8.7%) comprised the balance. Although editorial opinions and personal reflections are important and valuable resources for radiology educators, a substantial lack of empirical research in radiology education exists. Additional knowledge in underdeveloped research areas is essential for future curriculum planning and development in radiology education.
Calhoun
J G
JG
Department of Postgraduate Medicine and Health Professions Education, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor 48109-0726.
Vydareny
K H
KH
Ten Haken
J D
JD
Blane
C E
CE
D001634:Bibliographies as Topic; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education*; D012189:Retrospective Studies