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European Radiology
Published in: European Radiology 10/2003

01-10-2003 | Breast

Influence of the radiographer on the pain felt during mammography

Authors: M. Van Goethem, D. Mortelmans, E. Bruyninckx, I. Verslegers, I. Biltjes, E. Van Hove, A. De Schepper

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 10/2003

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Abstract.

Mammography is the only useful examination in screening for breast cancer. Mortality from breast cancer can be reduced if women go regularly for a screening mammography. Moreover, it is still the key examination in diagnosis of breast diseases and in the follow-up of patients treated for breast cancer. Pain with mammography can deter women from going for regular screening or follow-up; therefore, it is important to reduce pain experience or discomfort from mammography. In this study we evaluate the impact of the "radiographer" on the pain risk during mammography by analysing questionnaires filled in by women and radiographers. Study results reveal that the opinion of the radiographer, the information and communication during the examination and the number of years of experience are important factors in pain and discomfort experience. The attitude of the radiographer plays an important role in the pain experience.
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Metadata
Title
Influence of the radiographer on the pain felt during mammography
Authors
M. Van Goethem
D. Mortelmans
E. Bruyninckx
I. Verslegers
I. Biltjes
E. Van Hove
A. De Schepper
Publication date
01-10-2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Radiology / Issue 10/2003
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-002-1686-6

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