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Dimitrios Markonis¹, Frederic Baroz, Rafael Luis Ruiz De Castaneda

¹University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland, Sierre, Switzerland.

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Pilot user tests assessed a medical information retrieval system using content-based image retrieval (CBIR). Radiologists found the system understandable and usable after a short familiarization period.

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Area of Science:

Medical Informatics
Radiology

Background:

Content-based image retrieval (CBIR) offers potential for medical decision support.
Limited end-user application of CBIR in clinical settings necessitates usability studies.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and conduct pilot user tests for a medical information retrieval system incorporating CBIR.
To gather initial usability feedback for system improvement and future large-scale testing.

Main Methods:

Pilot study involving five medical professionals at the University Hospitals of Geneva.
Observation and recording of user interaction with the CBIR system.
Post-interaction feedback collection on system usability.

Main Results:

Participants grasped the core concepts and practical applications of the CBIR system.
An average of 10-15 minutes was required for users to achieve system confidence.
Positive initial feedback on system understanding and usability.

Conclusions:

The pilot study provides valuable insights for refining the medical information retrieval system.
Results will inform the design of subsequent, larger-scale user tests targeting radiologists.