[Advantages and cost-benefit analysis of various teleradiology scenarios].

Autor: Heckermann D; Institut für Radiologische Diagnostik, Klinikum Grosshadern, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München., Wetekam V, Hundt W, Reiser M
Jazyk: němčina
Zdroj: Der Radiologe [Radiologe] 1997 Apr; Vol. 37 (4), pp. 285-93.
DOI: 10.1007/s001170050213
Abstrakt: With the increasing number of users and technical improvements, there are several application scenarios of teleradiology. To perform a cost-benefit analysis, an approach is presented, which focuses on both monetary and qualitative aspects. Process-related, qualitative and quantitative evaluations are described. The prestudy compares the radiological workflow before and after the introduction of a teleradiology system. A scoring model is part of the qualitative evaluation. The quantitative study focuses on costs and savings. Amortisation and a net present value of savings versus costs can be derived using dynamic investment methods. Savings can be achieved after a short time under ideal conditions, but there is no guarantee for a reimbursement for all systems.
Databáze: MEDLINE