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Hospitals adopting Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) later can achieve benefits, but sustained success requires involving key personnel and focusing on organizational needs. Early gains in report turnaround time (RTAT) may not last without continued attention.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Services Research
  • Radiology Management

Background:

  • Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) adoption varies across healthcare institutions.
  • Early adopters often report significant benefits, but these may not translate to later adopters.
  • Sustaining benefits from PACS implementation is crucial for long-term efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate if a "late majority" hospital can achieve PACS benefits similar to early adopters.
  • To assess the sustainability of these benefits over time.
  • To identify factors influencing PACS benefit achievement and sustainability.

Main Methods:

  • Retrieved radiology information system (RIS) data over a 2-year period.
  • Analyzed report turnaround time (RTAT) as the primary indicator of PACS benefits.
  • Compared RTAT for preliminary and final reports before and after PACS implementation.

Main Results:

  • Median RTAT for preliminary reports initially decreased from 12 to 2 hours, then increased to 3 hours.
  • Median RTAT for final reports initially decreased from 23 to 13 hours, then reverted to 22 hours.
  • Initial RTAT improvements were observed, but benefits diminished over time.

Conclusions:

  • Hospitals in the "late majority" can achieve initial benefits from PACS implementation.
  • Sustaining these benefits requires active involvement of key personnel.
  • Focusing on broader organizational concerns is vital for long-term PACS success.