Computer-based learning to improve breast cancer detection skills

Abstract

In breast cancer screening it is important both to improve and maintain cancer detection skills at their highest levels. The introduction of digital imaging enables computer-based learning to be undertaken outside breast screening centres using a range of different devices. The potential for providing computer-based interpretation training using low-cost devices is detailed. The results demonstrated that naive observers can be trained to recognise certain key breast cancer appearances using a low cost display monitor along with a range of HCI techniques. © 2009 Springer Berlin Heidelberg.