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[Teleradiological report turnaround times: An internal efficiency and quality control analysis].
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Der Radiologe [Radiologe] 2015 May; Vol. 55 (5), pp. 409-16. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Aims: The teleradiological examinations performed at the Charité were analyzed for the purpose of internal quality and efficiency control. Data included the type and number of examinations performed, the time of day and week the examination was performed and the differences in teleradiologist report turnaround times.<br />Material and Methods: A retrospective analysis of the radiology information system (RIS) database of all teleradiological computed tomography examinations performed at the Charité from 2011 through 2013 was carried out. The search retrieved 10,200 teleradiological examinations which were included in the analysis. The records were analyzed for the time of the day and week the examination was performed, the interval between examination and time of reporting, the type of teleradiological examination and the campus in which they were performed.<br />Results: The number of teleradiological examinations performed increased continuously during the observation period. Computed tomography of the head was the most frequently performed type of examination with 86%. Taking all forms of examination into consideration it took an average of 34 min until a report was written. Over the 3-year observation period the times remained virtually unaltered.<br />Conclusion: During the 3-year observation period nearly constant report times could be observed in spite of the increased numbers of examinations. This indicates an efficiency enhancement and rational integration of teleradiology into the radiological workflow.
- Subjects :
- Germany
Humans
Quality Control
Resource Allocation organization & administration
Resource Allocation standards
Time and Motion Studies
Workflow
Efficiency, Organizational standards
Quality Assurance, Health Care organization & administration
Quality Assurance, Health Care standards
Radiology Information Systems organization & administration
Radiology Information Systems standards
Teleradiology organization & administration
Teleradiology standards
Tomography, X-Ray Computed standards
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Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 1432-2102
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Der Radiologe
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25944276
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00117-015-2858-0