Technologists' productivity when using PACS: comparison of film-based versus filmless radiography.

Publication/Presentation Date

7-1-2002

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the impact of filmless operation and computed radiography on technologists' examination times compared with conventional film-based operation and film-screen radiography.

CONCLUSION: Compared with conventional film-screen operation, filmless operation using computed radiography was associated with a significant decrease in technologist examination times in the performance of general radiographic examinations. This decrease in technologist examination times in a filmless environment offers the potential for increased productivity with resulting personnel savings and improved operational efficiency.

Volume

179

Issue

1

First Page

33

Last Page

37

ISSN

0361-803X

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology

PubMedID

12076899

Department(s)

Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Document Type

Article

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