[Teleradiological report turnaround times: An internal efficiency and quality control analysis]

Area of Science:

• Radiology
• Medical Informatics
• Healthcare Management

Context:

• Analysis of teleradiological examinations at Charité hospital.
• Focus on internal quality and efficiency control.
• Utilized radiology information system (RIS) data from 2011-2013.

Purpose:

• To assess the quality and efficiency of teleradiological services.
• To analyze examination types, volume, timing, and report turnaround times.
• To evaluate the impact of increasing teleradiology workload on reporting efficiency.

Summary:

• A retrospective analysis of 10,200 teleradiological computed tomography examinations was performed.
• Head CTs constituted 86% of examinations; average reporting time was 34 minutes.
• Reporting times remained stable over three years despite a continuous increase in examination volume.

Impact:

• Demonstrates sustained efficiency in teleradiology reporting.
• Suggests successful and rational integration of teleradiology into the existing radiological workflow.
• Highlights the capability of teleradiology to handle increased demand without compromising turnaround times.