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Sheena Y Chu1,2, Ali Pirasteh3,4, Scott B Reeder3,4,5,6,7

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Developing analytics tools to measure magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam use helps identify improvements. This study created a validated methodology to quantify MRI utilization, reducing exam times through protocol optimization.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology and Imaging Science
  • Health Informatics
  • Medical Workflow Optimization

Background:

  • Quantifying clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam utilization is complex.
  • Analytics tools are crucial for identifying areas for improvement and enhancing MRI's value.
  • Existing methods for assessing MRI utilization lack comprehensive quantification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an analytics methodology for quantifying MRI exam utilization.
  • To demonstrate the practical application of this methodology in improving MRI workflow.
  • To establish a data-driven approach for optimizing MRI protocols and value.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a novel analytics methodology to quantify MRI exam utilization.
  • Applied the methodology to assess three distinct interventions: protocol comparison, workflow evaluation for rectal cancer staging, and MR enterography protocol modification.
  • Utilized statistical analysis to determine the significance of observed changes in exam time (P < 0.05).

Main Results:

  • Successfully developed and validated an analytics methodology for MRI utilization.
  • Implemented interventions led to significant reductions in average MRI exam times.
  • Specific examples include a 4:33 min reduction for rectal cancer staging and a 9:55 min reduction for MR enterography.

Conclusions:

  • The developed analytics methodology provides an objective strategy for quantifying MRI utilization.
  • Data-driven insights from analytics enable informed decisions for protocol modification and value enhancement.
  • Application of these tools improves MRI workflow efficiency and reduces patient scan times.