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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedKanzaria HK, Hall MK, Moore CL
Emergency department diagnostic imaging: the journey to quality.
The authors examine the current state of quality measurement as it pertains to ED imaging. They also review relevant policies and discuss both the associated challenges and the facilitators of using quality measures to help optimize ED imaging. Understanding such factors will help ensure the delivery of diagnostic imaging that is appropriate, high-quality, and patient-centered.
AHRQ-funded; HS023498.
Citation: Kanzaria HK, Hall MK, Moore CL .
Emergency department diagnostic imaging: the journey to quality.
Acad Emerg Med 2015 Dec;22(12):1380-4. doi: 10.1111/acem.12817.
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Keywords: Emergency Department, Imaging, Quality Indicators (QIs), Quality of Care
Ford E, Phillips M, Bojechko C
TU-G-BRD-08: in-vivo EPID dosimetry: quantifying the detectability of four classes of errors.
The researchers analyzed 17 patients; EPID images of the exit dose were acquired and used to reconstruct the planar dose at isocenter. Their data demonstrate the ability of EPID-based in-vivo dosimetry in detecting variations in patient habitus and errors related to machine parameters such as systematic multi-leaf collimator misalignments and machine output changes.
AHRQ-funded; HS022244.
Citation: Ford E, Phillips M, Bojechko C .
TU-G-BRD-08: in-vivo EPID dosimetry: quantifying the detectability of four classes of errors.
Med Phys 2015 Jun;42(6 Part 35):3629. doi: 10.1118/1.4925743..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Imaging, Quality of Care