[Displays at health centers insufficient for radiological diagnostics]

Duodecim. 2010;126(6):650-8.
[Article in Finnish]

Abstract

Background: The quality of workstation displays and viewing conditions affect the diagnostic information visible from digital radiographs.

Materials and methods: The image viewing practice at health centers in Northern Finland were surveyed with a questionnaire filled by 91 physicians. The quality of 23 monitors at ten health centers was measured.

Results: Display performance and viewing conditions were poor. Sixty percent of radiographic exams remained without a statement from a radiologist. Only few physicians assessed the quality of displays.

Conclusions: Health centers should invest into displays of diagnostic quality, consider the viewing conditions and perform systematic quality assurance of medical displays.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Computer Terminals
  • Data Display
  • Finland
  • Humans
  • Radiology / standards*