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Computer-assisted mammography feedback program (CAMFP) an electronic tool for continuing medical education
Nicole Urban1, Gary M Longton, Andrea D Crowe
1Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Avenue N., M2-B230, Seattle, WA 98109-1024, USA. nurban@fhcrc.org
Academic Radiology
|August 21, 2007
Summary
The computer-assisted mammography feedback program (CAMFP) improved radiologist sensitivity and interpretation consistency. While specificity slightly decreased, CAMFP shows promise for continuing medical education in mammography interpretation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology Education
- Software Development
Background:
- Continuing medical education (CME) is crucial for radiologists.
- Mammography interpretation requires high accuracy and consistency.
- Existing feedback programs may have limitations in scope or accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate software for a computer-assisted mammography feedback program (CAMFP).
- To assess the program's utility for CME in mammography interpretation.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-five radiologists participated in an IRB-approved study.
- Radiologists interpreted digitized mammograms and received feedback over five sessions.
- Bivariate analysis evaluated the impact of CAMFP on sensitivity and specificity.
Main Results:
- CAMFP intervention significantly increased sensitivity (Delta = 0.086, P < .001).
- Specificity showed a slight decrease (Delta = -0.057, P = .04).
- Interpretation variability among radiologists decreased post-intervention (P = .035).
Conclusions:
- CAMFP effectively improved radiologist sensitivity and reduced interpretation variability.
- The program is a potentially valuable tool for radiologist CME, despite a minor decrease in specificity.
- Web-based dissemination using digital mammography is feasible.
