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Encouraging MSK imaging research towards clinical impact is a necessity: opinion paper of the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR).
- Source :
- European Radiology; Jul2019, Vol. 29 Issue 7, p3410-3413, 4p, 4 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Radiology has not been spared in recent economic crises with a substantial reduction in the turnover of imaging equipment. These problems are exacerbated by increasing demand for healthcare across Europe. Therefore, using existing radiological services while rigorously following evidence-based guidelines might improve patient care. Thus, diagnostic pathways should be assessed not only for technical and diagnostic performance but also for their impact on medical and social outcome. In this paper, we report the advice of the Research Committee of ESSR on how we may guide musculoskeletal radiological research towards studies that have useful clinical impact. The ESSR Research Committee intends to encourage research with potential to influence treatment, patient outcome, and social impact. Key Points • Research in medical imaging has the potential to improve human health. • High-level studies have the potential to place radiology at the pinnacle of quality in evidence-based practice. • The ESSR Research Committee intends to encourage research with potential to influence treatment, patient outcome, and social impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SOCIAL impact
RADIOLOGY
DIAGNOSTIC imaging
MEDICAL research
FINANCIAL crises
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09387994
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 136842448
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-019-06218-4