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Internet-based radiology order-entry, reporting, and workflow management system for coordinating urgent study
1Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, 600 N Wolfe St., Central Radiology Viewing Area, Rm. 117, Baltimore, MD, USA. kjuluru@jhmi.edu
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|February 25, 2005
Summary
A new web-based system simplifies off-hours radiology order-entry and reporting. This low-cost application enhances communication and improves radiology report quality with minimal resources.
Area of Science:
- Radiology Informatics
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Off-hours radiology workflow presents challenges in order-entry and communication.
- Existing systems may be costly or complex for efficient management.
- Timely and accurate radiology reports are crucial for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an accessible, budget-friendly, internet-based application.
- To streamline radiology order-entry, reporting, and workflow during off-hours.
- To improve radiologist-clinician communication and report comprehensiveness.
Main Methods:
- Development of a simple, internet-based application.
- Implementation for off-hours radiology order-entry and reporting.
- User acceptance and resource utilization assessment.
Main Results:
- The system was rapidly adopted by users across departments.
- Development, deployment, and support required minimal resources.
- Improved patient history acquisition from referring physicians.
- Reduced telephone call volume for radiology inquiries.
- Enhanced documentation of radiologist-clinician communication.
Conclusions:
- The developed system is effective and well-accepted in a high-volume academic setting.
- The application facilitates more thorough patient histories and rigorous communication documentation.
- Benefits include more informative and timely radiology reports.
- The system offers a low-cost, high-impact solution for off-hours radiology management.