Technologists' Productivity When Using PACS: Comparison of Film-Based Versus Filmless Radiography
- 1 July 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Roentgen Ray Society in American Journal of Roentgenology
- Vol. 179 (1) , 33-37
- https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.179.1.1790033
Abstract
OBJECTIVE. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of filmless operation and computed radiography on technologists' examination times compared with conventional film-based operation and film-screen radiography. CONCLUSION. Compared with conventional film-screen operation, filmless operation using computed radiography was associated with a significant decrease in technologist examination times in the performance of general radiographic examinations. This decrease in technologist examination times in a filmless environment offers the potential for increased productivity with resulting personnel savings and improved operational efficiency.Keywords
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