Clinical compliance of viewing conditions in radiology reporting environments against current guidelines and standards

S. Daly; L. Rainford; M. L. Butler

doi:10.1117/12.2043258

11 March 2014 Clinical compliance of viewing conditions in radiology reporting environments against current guidelines and standards

S. Daly, L. Rainford, M. L. Butler

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Proceedings Volume 9037, Medical Imaging 2014: Image Perception, Observer Performance, and Technology Assessment; 90371H (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2043258
Event: SPIE Medical Imaging, 2014, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Several studies have demonstrated the importance of environmental conditions in the radiology reporting environment, with many indicating that incorrect parameters could lead to error and misinterpretation. Literature is available with recommendations as to the levels that should be achieved in clinical practice, but evidence of adherence to these guidelines in radiology reporting environments is absent. This study audited the reporting environments of four teleradiologist and eight hospital based radiology reporting areas. This audit aimed to quantify adherence to guidelines and identify differences in the locations with respect to layout and design, monitor distance and angle as well as the ambient factors of the reporting environments. In line with international recommendations, an audit tool was designed to enquire in relation to the layout and design of reporting environments, monitor angle and distances used by radiologists when reporting, as well as the ambient factors such as noise, light and temperature. The review of conditions were carried out by the same independent auditor for consistency. The results obtained were compared against international standards and current research. Each radiology environment was given an overall compliance score to establish whether or not their environments were in line with recommended guidelines. Poor compliance to international recommendations and standards among radiology reporting environments was identified. Teleradiology reporting environments demonstrated greater compliance than hospital environments. The findings of this study identified a need for greater awareness of environmental and perceptual issues in the clinical setting. Further work involving a larger number of clinical centres is recommended.

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S. Daly, L. Rainford, and M. L. Butler "Clinical compliance of viewing conditions in radiology reporting environments against current guidelines and standards", Proc. SPIE 9037, Medical Imaging 2014: Image Perception, Observer Performance, and Technology Assessment, 90371H (11 March 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2043258

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Radiology

Light sources and illumination

Teleradiology

Environmental monitoring

Diagnostics

Medicine

Temperature metrology

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