A survey by the European Society of Breast Imaging on radiologists' preferences regarding quality assurance measures of image interpretation in screening and diagnostic mammography.
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| Title: | A survey by the European Society of Breast Imaging on radiologists' preferences regarding quality assurance measures of image interpretation in screening and diagnostic mammography. |
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| Authors: | Michalopoulou, Eleni1 (AUTHOR) Eleni.Michalopoulou@nottingham.ac.uk, Clauser, Paola2 (AUTHOR), Gilbert, Fiona J.3 (AUTHOR), Pijnappel, Ruud M.4,5 (AUTHOR), Mann, Ritse M.6,7 (AUTHOR), Baltzer, Pascal A.T.2 (AUTHOR), Chen, Yan1 (AUTHOR), Fallenberg, Eva Maria8 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | European Radiology. Nov2023, Vol. 33 Issue 11, p8103-8111. 9p. |
| Subjects: | Image analysis, Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging personnel, Breast imaging, Medical screening, Mammograms, Quality assurance |
| Geographic Terms: | Europe |
| Abstract: | Objectives: Quality assurance (QA) of image interpretation plays a key role in screening and diagnostic mammography, maintaining minimum standards and supporting continuous improvement in interpreting images. However, the QA structure across Europe shows considerable variation. The European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) conducted a survey among the members to collect information on radiologists' preferences regarding QA measures in mammography. Materials and methods: An anonymous online survey consisting of 25 questions was distributed to all EUSOBI members and national breast radiology bodies in Europe. The questions were designed to collect demographic characteristics, information on responders' mammography workload and data about QA measures currently used in their country. Data was analysed using descriptive statistical analysis, the χ2 test, linear regression, and Durbin-Watson statistic test. Results: In total, 251 breast radiologists from 34 countries completed the survey. Most respondents were providing both screening and symptomatic services (137/251, 54.6%), working in an academic hospital (85/251, 33.9%) and reading 1000–4999 cases per year (109/251, 43.4%). More than half of them (133/251, 53%) had established QA measures in their workplace. Although less than one-third (71/251, 28.3%) had to participate in regular performance testing, the vast majority (190/251, 75.7%) agreed that a mandatory test would be helpful to improve their skills. Conclusion: QA measures were in place for more than half of the respondents working in screening and diagnostic mammography to evaluate their breast imaging performance. Although there were substantial differences between countries, the importance of having QA in the workplace and implemented was widely acknowledged by radiologists. Clinical relevance statement: Although several quality assurance (QA) measures of image interpretation are recommended by European bodies or national organisations, the QA in mammography is quite heterogenous between countries and reporting settings, and not always actively implemented across Europe. Key Points: The first survey that presents radiologists' preferences regarding QA measures of image interpretation in mammography. Quality assurance measures in the workplace are better-established for breast screening compared to diagnostic mammography. Radiologists consider that performance tests would help to improve their mammography interpretation skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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