Radiologic image sharing among U.S. children's hospitals.

Autor: Roddenberry, Nathaniel R., Hartmann, Thomas C., Smith, Jordan E., Hayes, Laura L.
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Zdroj: Pediatric Radiology; Feb2023, Vol. 53 Issue 2, p193-197, 5p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
Abstrakt: Background: There is no streamlined approach for sharing radiologic images among medical institutions. Common methods to transfer imaging between facilities include electronic image-sharing platforms and physical media, such as compact discs (CDs). The prompt and secure transfer of imaging is vital for patient safety as demand for imaging increases. Objective: Use a survey-based study to outline the methods and difficulties of image sharing among U.S. children's hospitals. Materials and methods: A multi-question survey regarding radiologic image sharing was distributed to children's hospital department chairs in the United States in August 2021. Descriptive statistical analyses of the results were performed. Results: Our results reveal 78% of responding U.S. children's hospitals have an electronic image-sharing platform. Twenty-seven percent of surveyed institutions experience daily difficulties with radiologic image sharing. Most of the difficulties are with CDs (67%) and a lack of interoperability among electronic image-sharing platforms (51%). Conclusion: Our study identified the various methods used by U.S. children's hospitals for radiologic image sharing and quantified the ongoing challenges with these systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index
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