Spatial ability in radiologists: a necessary prerequisite?

Visuospatial ability is fundamental to the cognitive understanding of the three-dimensional environment and is widely recognized as an important skill in the performance of challenging visuospatial tasks. Its contribution to attainment and performance in a variety of professional disciplines is reco...

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Published in:British journal of radiology 2015-05, Vol.88 (1049), p.20140511-20140511
Main Author: Birchall, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Competence
Humans
Other
Psychometrics
Radiology - standards
Spatial Navigation - physiology
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Summary:Visuospatial ability is fundamental to the cognitive understanding of the three-dimensional environment and is widely recognized as an important skill in the performance of challenging visuospatial tasks. Its contribution to attainment and performance in a variety of professional disciplines is recognized, but there is relatively little known in relation to its relevance in radiological practice. On the basis of a review of the existing cognitive psychological literature and on the basis of the author's own observations, and on the assumption that spatial ability is of increasing and fundamental importance to high-level performance as a radiologist, it is proposed that consideration should be given to the testing of visuospatial ability as part of the selection process for prospective applicants to radiology training programmes.
ISSN:0007-1285
1748-880X
DOI:10.1259/bjr.20140511