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The impact of new hybrid imaging technology on the nuclear medicine workforce: Opportunities and challenges (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Griffiths, M. (2016, July). The impact of new hybrid imaging technology on the nuclear medicine workforce: Opportunities and challenges. Presented at International Conference on Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy, Cologne, Germany

Health professionals across the world now work within an environment of flux and uncertainty, which inevitably presents new opportunities and challenges for the workforce in terms of developing new skills and knowledge. The introduction of any new h... Read More about The impact of new hybrid imaging technology on the nuclear medicine workforce: Opportunities and challenges.

Creating the hybrid workforce: Challenges and opportunities (2015)
Journal Article
Griffiths, M. (2015). Creating the hybrid workforce: Challenges and opportunities. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 46(3), 262-270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2015.06.011

The introduction of hybrid imaging technology has begun to redefine working practice in nuclear medicine. Emerging hybrid imaging techniques and evolving roles have created opportunities and challenges for nuclear medicine practitioners, and changes... Read More about Creating the hybrid workforce: Challenges and opportunities.

Parathyroid imaging and localization using SPECT/CT: Initial results (2011)
Journal Article
Vaz, A., & Griffiths, M. (2011). Parathyroid imaging and localization using SPECT/CT: Initial results. Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 39(3), 195-200. https://doi.org/10.2967/jnmt.110.085522

Primary hyperparathyroidism is caused by a single parathyroid adenoma in up to 90% of clinical cases. Selective surgical excision of the hyperfunctioning parathyroid gland is the treatment of choice for this condition, and parathyroid scintigraphy is... Read More about Parathyroid imaging and localization using SPECT/CT: Initial results.

Practice developments and educational requirements in hybrid imaging (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Griffiths, M. (2011, July). Practice developments and educational requirements in hybrid imaging. Presented at Career Promotions for Technologists and Radiographers in Nuclear Medicine, York, United Kingdom

This presentation will discuss the on-going educational developments within the field of hybrid imaging and the impact of technological advancements on the nuclear medicine workforce. The following areas will be explored, using interactive voting d... Read More about Practice developments and educational requirements in hybrid imaging.

The value of mentorship frameworks in current nuclear medicine practice - Initial findings from the South West of England and South Wales (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Dawson, G., & Griffiths, M. (2011, May). The value of mentorship frameworks in current nuclear medicine practice - Initial findings from the South West of England and South Wales. Paper presented at British Nuclear Medicine Society Spring Meeting, Brighton, UK

Overview Ongoing developments in the field of Nuclear Medicine have significantly influenced the working practice of the Nuclear Medicine Practitioner (NMP). Previous research appears to indicate that formal mentorship frameworks have the opportun... Read More about The value of mentorship frameworks in current nuclear medicine practice - Initial findings from the South West of England and South Wales.

Educational value of TeleHERMES software within a post graduate nuclear medicine programme: Initial findings and future considerations (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Griffiths, M., Hodgkinson, M., Bloomer, S., Stewart, R., & Dawson, G. (2011, May). Educational value of TeleHERMES software within a post graduate nuclear medicine programme: Initial findings and future considerations. Paper presented at British Nuclear Medicine Society Spring Meeting, Brighton, UK

Overview A blended and workbase approach to learning provides Nuclear Medicine Practitioners (NMPs) with an ideal opportunity to cement core skills and acquire the necessary experience that permits movement into developing areas of practice. The Un... Read More about Educational value of TeleHERMES software within a post graduate nuclear medicine programme: Initial findings and future considerations.

Developing the hybrid imaging workforce: A reflective learning approach (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Griffiths, M., King, S., Fletcher, S., & Dawson, G. (2011, May). Developing the hybrid imaging workforce: A reflective learning approach. Paper presented at British Nuclear Medicine Society Spring Meeting, Brighton, UK

Overview Technological developments within nuclear medicine has provided the basis for the emergence of new operating paradigms, techniques and working culture. The development of new professional identities and interprofessional relationships has... Read More about Developing the hybrid imaging workforce: A reflective learning approach.

Evaluating the fundamental qualities of a nuclear medicine radiographer for the provision of an optimal clinical service (2010)
Journal Article
Griffiths, M., King, S., Stewart, R., & Dawson, G. (2010). Evaluating the fundamental qualities of a nuclear medicine radiographer for the provision of an optimal clinical service. Radiography, 16(3), 238-243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2009.12.005

The developing nature of nuclear medicine practice highlights the need for an evaluation of the fundamental qualities of a Radiographer working within this discipline. Existing guidelines appear to be in place for clinical technologists working withi... Read More about Evaluating the fundamental qualities of a nuclear medicine radiographer for the provision of an optimal clinical service.

Mentoring in nuclear medicine and hybrid practice: developing a future framework (2010)
Journal Article
Dawson, G., Cronin, B., & Griffiths, M. (2010). Mentoring in nuclear medicine and hybrid practice: developing a future framework

Dramatic advances in nuclear medicine have been witnessed over the last 10 years. The advent of new technologies such as SPECT/CT and PET/CT has significantly influenced the working practices of the nuclear medicine practitioner. While such advances... Read More about Mentoring in nuclear medicine and hybrid practice: developing a future framework.

Evolving new approaches to the development of nuclear medicine education, workforce development and advanced practice (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Griffiths, M., & Dawson, G. (2010, June). Evolving new approaches to the development of nuclear medicine education, workforce development and advanced practice. Presented at 57th Society of Nuclear Medicine Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah

Evaluate the delivery methods of traditional nuclear medicine education at an approved academic center. Highlight key themes, utilising qualitative feedback from clinical stakeholders, leading to the identification of emerging learning and assessmen... Read More about Evolving new approaches to the development of nuclear medicine education, workforce development and advanced practice.

Using web-based technology to develop a new approach to learning and assessment in nuclear medicine education: initial findings (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Griffiths, M., Dawson, G., & Stewart, R. (2010, April). Using web-based technology to develop a new approach to learning and assessment in nuclear medicine education: initial findings. Presented at British Nuclear Medicine Society Spring Meeting, Harrogate, UK

Research aims: Evaluate the role and educational value of web-based technology for the delivery and assessment of a post-graduate nuclear medicine programme. Develop a blended learning approach and asynchronous peer sup- port methods for students, pr... Read More about Using web-based technology to develop a new approach to learning and assessment in nuclear medicine education: initial findings.

Chapter 16 - Nuclear medicine (2009)
Book Chapter
Major, V., & Griffiths, M. (2009). Chapter 16 - Nuclear medicine. In S. Easton (Ed.), An Introduction to Radiography. Oxford: Churchill Livingstone; Elsevier

Chapter 7 - Physics of radiography (2009)
Book Chapter
Griffiths, M., & Holmes, K. (2009). Chapter 7 - Physics of radiography. In S. Easton (Ed.), An Introduction to Radiography. Oxford: Churchill Livingstone; Elsevier

Chapter 11 - Diagnostic equipment (2009)
Book Chapter
Griffiths, M., & Holmes, K. (2009). Chapter 11 - Diagnostic equipment. In S. Easton (Ed.), An Introduction to Radiography. Oxford: Churchill Livingstone; Elsevier

An online clinical governance learning package for student radiographers (2007)
Journal Article
Griffiths, M., & Messer, S. (2007). An online clinical governance learning package for student radiographers. Radiography, 13(2), 95-102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2006.01.003

Purpose: Clinical governance is a key element of the Government's plan for reform in the National Health Service. As such, it is an essential element for final year undergraduate radiography studies. With Ciris becoming a standard web-based solution... Read More about An online clinical governance learning package for student radiographers.

Recent research developments in learning technologies (2006)
Book Chapter
Lush, D., Gomez, S., Griffiths, M., & Messer, S. (2006). Recent research developments in learning technologies. In Recent Research Developments in Learning Technologies. Badajoz, Spain: Formatex