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Ria Dawar1, Lars J Grimm2, Emily B Sonnenblick3
1Department of Radiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Journal of Breast Imaging
|February 3, 2025
Summary
One-third of breast imaging radiologists now read mammography and other diagnostic breast imaging studies from home. This remote reading trend is expected to grow significantly, impacting future practice patterns.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Home workstations are increasingly utilized for medical image interpretation.
- Remote diagnostic capabilities are transforming healthcare delivery, particularly in specialized fields like breast imaging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current adoption and future plans for home workstations and remote diagnostic breast imaging in the United States.
- To understand the prevalence and types of breast imaging examinations read remotely by radiologists.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to members of the Society of Breast Imaging.
- The survey included 43 questions about remote breast imaging practices.
- Descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-squared tests were used for analysis.
Main Results:
- 31% of breast imaging radiologists read examinations remotely, dedicating a median of 25% of their clinical time to this.
- Screening mammography (90%) and screening ultrasound (58%) were most commonly read from home.
- Radiologists in private practice and those outside the Western US were more likely to read remotely.
Conclusions:
- Home workstations for mammography and remote diagnostic breast imaging represent a significant and growing practice in the US.
- Further research is needed to explore radiologist preferences and the impact of remote imaging on clinical care and well-being.
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