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Questionnaire-based study showed that neonatal chest radiographs could be reliably interpreted using the WhatsApp
Itai Gross1, Yshia Langer2, Yehonatan Pasternak3,4
1Department of Pediatrics, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|June 12, 2018
Summary
WhatsApp is a reliable tool for viewing neonatal chest radiographs, with similar diagnostic accuracy to computer screens. However, caution is advised when assessing umbilical lines using this mobile application.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Neonatal Care
- Digital Health
Background:
- The use of mobile messaging applications like WhatsApp for clinical consultations is increasing.
- Evaluating the reliability of these tools for interpreting medical images is crucial for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the utilization of WhatsApp for viewing neonatal chest radiographs among clinicians.
- To compare the diagnostic accuracy of neonatal chest radiographs viewed on smartphones versus computer screens.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among paediatric residents and neonatologists at three Israeli medical centers.
- A sub-sample of neonatologists compared interpretations of chest radiographs viewed on computer screens and smartphones.
- Diagnostic inconsistencies and disease severity were assessed between different viewing modes.
Main Results:
- A high percentage of clinicians (82% of residents, 80% of neonatologists) used WhatsApp for radiograph consultation.
- Diagnostic inconsistencies were similar between computer-only views (3.7/20) and computer-to-smartphone views (2.9/20).
- Umbilical line placement was correctly identified in only 80% of cases by neonatologists using WhatsApp.
Conclusions:
- WhatsApp can be reliably used for the preliminary interpretation of neonatal chest radiographs.
- Care must be taken when using WhatsApp to assess the placement of umbilical lines due to potential inaccuracies.
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