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A personal-computer reporting system for mammography
1Samaritan Health Center, Detroit, MI 48213.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|December 1, 1988
Summary
A new computerized mammography reporting system significantly boosts radiologist productivity by 6%. This system reduces typist workload by 69%, making advanced reporting economically feasible.
Area of Science:
- Radiology Informatics
- Medical Imaging Technology
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Mammography reporting traditionally relies on dictation and transcription.
- This process can be time-consuming and less efficient.
- The need for cost-effective computerized reporting solutions in mammography is evident.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a personal computer-based mammography reporting system.
- To compare its efficiency against standard dictation/transcription methods.
- To assess its economic viability for mammography reporting.
Main Methods:
- A personal computer (IBM AT compatible) with keyboard data entry was utilized.
- The system's functions were documented and compared to traditional methods.
- Disk storage requirements and output generation (physician/patient letters, file copies, confirmation forms) were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The computerized system increased radiologist productivity by 6%.
- Typist keystrokes were reduced to 7.7-8.5% of traditional systems.
- Typist time savings reached 69% with the new system.
Conclusions:
- Personal computer-based mammography reporting systems are effective.
- This technology offers significant efficiency gains for radiologists and typists.
- The system is economically viable for practices where advanced systems were previously unaffordable.