Diagnostic Imaging in the Emergency Department: A Research Agenda to Optimize Utilization

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Gunn ML, Marin JR, Mills AM, et al. A report on the Academic Emergency Medicine 2015 consensus conference "Diagnostic imaging in the emergency department: a research agenda to optimize utilization". Emerg Radiol. 2016 Aug;23(4):383-96. doi: 10.1007/s10140-016-1398-x. Epub 2016 May 27. PMID: 27234978.

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In May 2015, the Academic Emergency Medicine consensus conference, "Diagnostic imaging in the emergency department: a research agenda to optimize utilization," was held. The goal of the conference was to develop a high-priority research agenda regarding emergency diagnostic imaging on which to base future research. This article reports on the results of this meeting.

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Lewiss RE, Chan W, Sheng AY, et al. Research priorities in the utilization and interpretation of diagnostic imaging: education, assessment, and competency. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1447-1454.

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A group of radiologists, physicists, and emergency physicians convened at the 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine consensus conference to discuss and prioritize a research agenda related to education, assessment, and competency in ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging. A set of questions for the continued development of an educational curriculum on diagnostic imaging for trainees and competency assessment using specific assessment methods based on current best practices was delineated.

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Sabbatini AK, Merck LH, Froemming AT, et al. Optimizing patient-centered communication and multidisciplinary care coordination in emergency diagnostic imaging: a research agenda. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1427-1434.

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This article summarizes findings reached during the patient-centered outcomes session of the 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine consensus conference "Diagnostic Imaging in the Emergency Department: A Research Agenda to Optimize Utilization." The primary objective was to develop a research agenda focused on 1) defining component parts of the emergency diagnostic imaging care coordination process, 2) identifying gaps in communication that affect emergency diagnostic imaging, and 3) defining optimal methods of communication and multidisciplinary care coordination that ensure patient-centered emergency diagnostic imaging.

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Probst MA, Dayan PS, Raja AS, et al. Knowledge translation and barriers to imaging optimization in the emergency department: a research agenda. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1455-1464.

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This article outlines a research agenda to promote the dissemination and implementation (also known as knowledge translation) of evidence-based interventions for emergency department (ED) imaging. The authors convened a multidisciplinary group of stakeholders and held online and telephone discussions over a 6-month period culminating in an in-person meeting at the 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine consensus conference.

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McCabe AM, Kuppermann N. Generation of evidence and translation into practice: lessons learned and future directions. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1372-1379.

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This article describes the experience of the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) in deriving and validating the traumatic brain injury prediction rules and how PECARN is translating these prediction rules into clinical practice. It also discusses the potential for patient/parent shared decision-making with a focus on patient-centered outcomes in emergency department (ED) research and the role this shared decision-making may play in enhancing knowledge translation and implementation of evidence-based care in the ED.

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Marin JR, Mills AM. Developing a research agenda to optimize diagnostic imaging in the emergency department: An executive summary of the 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine Consensus Conference. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1363-1371.

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The 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM) consensus conference, "Diagnostic Imaging in the Emergency Department: A Research Agenda to Optimize Utilization," was held on May 12, 2015, with the goal of developing a high-priority research agenda on which to base future research. This article summarizes the proceedings of the 16th annual AEM consensus conference as well as original research related to emergency diagnostic imaging.

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Berdahl C, Schuur JD, Fisher NL, Burstin H, Pines JM. Policy measures and reimbursement for emergency medical imaging in the era of payment reform: Proceedings from a panel discussion of the 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine Consensus Conference. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1393-1399.

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On May 12, 2015, Academic Emergency Medicine convened a consensus conference titled "Diagnostic Imaging in the Emergency Department: A Research Agenda to Optimize Utilization." As part of the conference, a panel of health care policy leaders and emergency physicians discussed the effect of the ACA and other quality programs on ED diagnostic imaging, specifically the way that quality metrics may affect ED care and how ED diagnostic imaging fits in the broader strategy of the U.S. government. This article discusses the content of the panel's presentations.

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Kuehl DR, Berdahl CT, Jackson TD, et al. Advancing the use of administrative data for emergency department diagnostic imaging research. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1417-1426.

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This article summarizes the discussions of the breakout session on the use of administrative data for emergency imaging research at the May 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine consensus conference, "Diagnostic Imaging in the Emergency Department: A Research Agenda to Optimize Utilization." The authors describe the areas where administrative data have been applied to research evaluating the use of diagnostic imaging in the emergency department, the common sources for these data, and the strengths and limitations of administrative data.

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Kanzaria HK, McCabe AM, Meisel ZM, et al. Advancing patient-centered outcomes in emergency diagnostic imaging: a research agenda. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1435-1446.

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This article provides background on this topic and the conclusions of the 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine consensus conference patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) work group regarding "Diagnostic Imaging in the Emergency Department: A Research Agenda to Optimize Utilization."

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Kanzaria HK, Hall MK, Moore CL, Burstin H. Emergency department diagnostic imaging: the journey to quality. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1380-1384.

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This article examines the current state of quality measurement as it pertains to emergency department (ED) imaging, reviews relevant policies, and discusses both the associated challenges and the facilitators of using quality measures to help optimize ED imaging.

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Finnerty NM, Rodriguez RM, Carpenter CR, et al. Clinical decision rules for diagnostic Imaging in the emergency department: a research agenda. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1406-1416.

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The objective of this working group and article was to generate a consensus-based research agenda for the development and implementation of clinical decision rules for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.

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Cherney AR, Marin JR, Brown J, et al. Funding research in emergency diagnostic imaging: Summary of a panel discussion at the 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine Consensus Conference. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1400-1405.

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As part of the 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine consensus conference "Diagnostic Imaging in the Emergency Department: A Research Agenda to Optimize Utilization," a panel of representatives was assembled to discuss future opportunities for funding research in this particular area of interest. Representatives from agencies and organizations discussed their missions and priorities and how they distribute funding. They also addressed questions on mechanisms for new and established researchers to secure future funding.

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Blackmore CC, Castro A. Improving the quality of imaging in the emergency department. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1385-1392.

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In this article, the authors elucidate the Fryback and Thornbury framework to define the value of imaging in the emergency department and to relate emergency imaging to the IOM quality domains.

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Moore CL, Broder J, Gunn ML, et al. Comparative effectiveness research: alternatives to "traditional" computed tomography use in the acute care setting. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(12):1465-1473.

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This article reports on a breakout session of the Academic Emergency Medicine consensus conference, “Diagnostic Imaging in the Emergency Department: A Research Agenda to Optimize Utilization” held in San Diego, CA, on May 12, 2015.

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Marin JR, Wang L, Winger DG, Mannix RC. Variation in computed tomography imaging for pediatric injury-related emergency visits. J Pediatr. 2015;167(4):897-904.e893.

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The objective of this study was to assess variation in the use of computed tomography (CT) for pediatric injury-related emergency department visits.

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Green SM, Nigrovic LE, Krauss BS. Sick kids look sick. Ann Emerg Med. 2015 Jun;65(6):633-5. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2014.11.012. Epub 2014 Dec 20. PMID: 25536869.

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No abstract available.

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Courtney DM, Mills AM, Marin JR. To test or not to test ... decision analysis of decision support. Acad Emerg Med. 2015;22(5):594-596.

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This commentary reviews and discusses the findings of articles in this issue of Academic Emergency Medicine.

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Marin JR, Lewiss RE; American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, Academy of Emergency Ultrasound; American College of Emergency Physicians, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee; World Interactive Network Focused on Critical Ultrasound. Point-of-care ultrasonography by pediatric emergency medicine physicians. Pediatrics. 2015 Apr;135(4):e1113-22. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-0343.

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This document outlines how pediatric emergency departments may establish a formal point-of-care ultrasonography program. This task includes appointing leaders with expertise in point-of-care ultrasonography, effectively training and credentialing physicians in the department, and providing ongoing quality assurance reviews.

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Cherney AR, Marin JR, Brown J, Anise A, Krosnick S. Funding Research in Emergency Diagnostic Imaging: Summary of Funding Research in Emergency Diagnostic Imaging: Summary of a Panel Discussion at the 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine Consensus Conference. LVHN Scholarly Works.

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The 2015 Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM) consensus conference was focused on creating a future research agenda for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department. As part of the conference, representatives of a diverse group of funding agencies were assembled to serve on a panel to discuss future funding opportunities in emergency diagnostic imaging. The goal of this panel discussion was to inform conference attendees of opportunities and strategies to secure future funding in this particular area of interest.