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FEASIBLE (II): Its use in an actual PACS evaluation study
F P Ottes1, J P de Valk, L H Winter
1BAZIS, Central Development and Support Group, Hospital Information System, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Medical Informatics = Medecine Et Informatique
|October 1, 1988
Summary
The FEASIBLE software package streamlines observer performance studies for evaluating Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) diagnostic quality. It offers an easy, reliable, and quick method for conducting these crucial evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging Informatics
- Radiology Research
Background:
- Observer performance studies are vital for assessing diagnostic quality in Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
- Evaluating prototype PACS requires specific diagnostic assessment characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the application of the FEASIBLE software package for conducting observer performance studies.
- To illustrate the step-by-step execution of experiments for evaluating PACS components using FEASIBLE.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the FEASIBLE software package for observer performance studies.
- Applying FEASIBLE within the context of the Dutch PACS project, involving IMAGIS, Utrecht University Hospital, and Philips Medical Systems.
Main Results:
- FEASIBLE provides a structured approach to observer performance studies.
- The package facilitates easy, reliable, and quick execution of experiments for PACS component evaluation.
Conclusions:
- FEASIBLE is an effective tool for observer performance studies.
- The software simplifies and enhances the process of evaluating PACS diagnostic quality.