Chau M, Arruzza E, Spuur K, Ofori-Manteaw B
Faculty of Science and Health, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia.
UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance Unit, City East Campus, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
Radiography (Lond). 2025 Jan;31(1):224-230. doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2024.11.015. Epub 2024 Nov 30.
Radiography education is uniquely positioned to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). This narrative review explores the role of radiography education in supporting the SDGs through curriculum development, interdisciplinary learning, and global partnerships.
In line with SDG 3, radiography plays a pivotal role in non-communicable disease prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment through advanced imaging technologies such as computed tomography (CT) and mammography. Programs such as BreastScreen Australia exemplify the contribution of radiography in reducing mortality through early detection. SDG 4 is reflected in the continuous evolution of radiography curricula to incorporate sustainable practices, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the future of healthcare. SDG 17 emphasizes the importance of international collaboration, and radiography education exemplifies this through partnerships with global institutions. These collaborations enhance knowledge exchange, capacity building, and research efforts, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Radiography education is integral to achieving the SDGs by equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to promote sustainable healthcare practices. Through interdisciplinary learning, curriculum enhancement, and international partnerships, radiography programs contribute to both local and global health initiatives. To strengthen its impact, radiography education must prioritize the integration of sustainability-focused practices, expand interdisciplinary collaborations, and advocate for equitable access to education and healthcare services. Future efforts should focus on leveraging innovative teaching strategies, such as AI-enhanced learning and remote imaging operation, while addressing global health inequities through targeted initiatives. By fostering these sustainable education practices, radiography can have a lasting global impact on public health and development.
By fostering these sustainable education practices, radiography can have a lasting global impact on public health and development, address critical healthcare challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future.
放射学教育在推动联合国可持续发展目标（SDGs）方面具有独特地位，尤其是可持续发展目标3（良好健康与福祉）、可持续发展目标4（优质教育）和可持续发展目标17（目标伙伴关系）。本叙述性综述探讨放射学教育在通过课程开发、跨学科学习和全球伙伴关系支持可持续发展目标方面的作用。
与可持续发展目标3一致，放射学通过计算机断层扫描（CT）和乳房X线摄影等先进成像技术在非传染性疾病的预防、早期诊断和治疗中发挥关键作用。澳大利亚乳腺癌筛查等项目体现了放射学在通过早期检测降低死亡率方面的贡献。可持续发展目标4体现在放射学课程不断发展以纳入可持续实践，确保毕业生为未来医疗保健做好充分准备。可持续发展目标17强调国际合作的重要性，放射学教育通过与全球机构的伙伴关系体现了这一点。这些合作加强了知识交流、能力建设和研究工作，特别是在低收入和中等收入国家。
放射学教育对于实现可持续发展目标至关重要，它使医疗保健专业人员具备促进可持续医疗实践的必要技能。通过跨学科学习、课程改进和国际伙伴关系，放射学项目为地方和全球健康倡议做出贡献。为了加强其影响，放射学教育必须优先整合以可持续性为重点的实践，扩大跨学科合作，并倡导公平获得教育和医疗服务。未来的努力应侧重于利用创新教学策略，如人工智能增强学习和远程成像操作，同时通过有针对性的举措解决全球健康不平等问题。通过培养这些可持续教育实践，放射学可以对全球公共卫生和发展产生持久影响。
通过培养这些可持续教育实践，放射学可以对全球公共卫生和发展产生持久影响，应对关键的医疗保健挑战，并为更可持续的未来做出贡献。
