Radiology · 1977 · 10 citations · 0 references
ManagementQuality ManagementRadiologyDiagnostic RadiologyQuality AssuranceQuality ControlImage Quality AssessmentImage Quality AssuranceProcess Quality AssuranceQuality Assurance In HealthcareQuality Data AnalysisQuality MeasurementDiagnostic Quality MeasurementImaging Result Quality AssuranceQuality Assurance In RadiographyQuality Assurance Process ImprovementQuantitative Data CollectionRadiology Quality Standards
A method for evaluating processing variability as well as quantitative data on a quality assurance program tested at a radiology department are presented. Thirty per cent of all retakes due to improper overall density could be attributed to processing variation; these could be prevented through a QA program which is highly cost-effective in both monetary and patient-care terms.