Authors

1Jordi Galimany Masclans, 2Juan Carlos Pernas Canadell, 3Jordi Miret Gomà, 4Laura Herraiz Ruiz

Position

¹Enfermero. Profesor de la Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería de la Universidad de Barcelona.²Médico Especialista en Radiodiagnósticos. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona.³Enfermero asistencial Servicio de Urgencias. Hospital Comarcar Alt Penedés, Barcelona. Servicio de Emergencias Médicas (SEM).⁴Enfermera asistencial el Servicio de Urgenciasdel Hospital Comarcal San Antonio Abad de Vilanova, Barcelona. SEM.

Contact address

Departament d’Infermeria de Salut Pública, Salut Mental i Materno-Infantil Campus de Bellvitge. Pavelló de Govern 3ª Planta.

Contact email: jordigalimany@ub.edu

Abstract

In the past few years diagnostic imaging techniques have experienced an important transformation that has consolidated their role as a basic tool for the diagnosis of osteoarticular pathology. In this context the role of nurses, who are the reference point closest to the patient, is paramount to resolve information needs, informed consent, preparation and possible care following the diagnostic procedure. The objective of this article is to provide the tools for nurses to learn about diagnostic tests in osteoarticular disease and to respond patient needs. This will aid in the correct preparation of the patient and will also help them learn about and prevent subsequent technique-related complications. First, a general overview of diagnostic imaging technique is presented, followed by a description of particular techniques depending on the body area to be examined: bone, joint, or soft tissue.

Keywords:

healthcare education; ostearticular; diagnostic imaging techniques; diagnostic tests; X-ray; computerized tomography; magnetic resonanceultrasound

Versión en Español

Título:

Educación sanitaria al paciente sometido a pruebas diagnósticas osteoarticulares