Educational Value of a Radiographer-Led MRI Audit in Visual Pathway Lesions: Implications for Radiology Practice.

A Retrospective MRI Audit from a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Abstract

Background: Education in radiology is increasingly linked with audit-based learning and reflective practice. MRI of the visual pathway requires technical expertise and appropriate sequence selection for accurate lesion characterization.
Objective: To evaluate the educational impact of a radiographer-led MRI audit of visual pathway lesions and highlight its role in improving radiographic practice.
Methods: A retrospective audit of 59 MRI cases involving the visual pathway was conducted. Patients ranged from pediatrics to adult age groups, with a slight female predominance. Lesions were analyzed according to location, pathology, and MRI sequence utility.
Results: Brain parenchyma and white matter were the most commonly involved sites, followed by optic nerve and orbital lesions. Inflammatory and demyelinating pathologies predominated. Advanced MRI sequences, including FLAIR, DWI, STIR, and post-contrast imaging, enhanced lesion detection and characterization.
Conclusion: Radiographer-led audits serve as effective educational tools, reinforcing protocol optimization and strengthening MRI interpretative skills in visual pathway imaging.

Keywords

Radiology education; MRI audit; Visual pathway; Radiographer-led study; Advanced MRI sequences.