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PMID: 22194491 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of a quality control program on reducing errors in the generation of 3D images. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The average monthly error rate in reports by six 3D technologists (0.5-11 years of experience) using standardized clinical protocols was observed over 3 months. A training intervention was initiated and aimed at eliminating the observed errors. During the 3-month training period followed by a 9-month posttraining period, error rates were remeasured. Error rates before and after training were compared. RESULTS: The error rate was 16.1% during the initial observation period and decreased to 7.2% during the posttraining period despite a 7.6% average monthly increase in examination volume. The mean overall error rates were 5.2% for technologists with more than 4 years of experience and 10.6% for less-experienced technologists (p < 0.001). There was a much greater effect of training among inexperienced than among experienced technologists (p < 0.001). The proportion of examinations with a turnaround time of 4 hours or less increased in the posttraining period (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Quality control does not negatively affect productivity. Performance monitoring and technologist mentoring are essential for quality assurance and result in considerable improvement. |
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Laura Pierce; Kala Raman; Jarrett Rosenberg; Geoffrey D Rubin |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: AJR. American journal of roentgenology Volume: 198 ISSN: 1546-3141 ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2011-12-23 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708173 Medline TA: AJR Am J Roentgenol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 150-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Duke Multi-Dimensional Image Processing Laboratory, Department of Radiology, Duke University, 2424 Erwin Rd, Ste 302, Durham, NC 27705. |
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