Displays at health centers insufficient for radiological diagnostics
Liukkonen, E.; Niinimäki, J.; Tervonen, O.; Nieminen, M.
Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen Aikakauskirja 126(6): 650-658
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-7183 PMID: 20597316 Document Number: 643710
The quality of workstation displays and viewing conditions affect the diagnostic information visible from digital radiographs. 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. 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. Health centers should invest into displays of diagnostic quality, consider the viewing conditions and perform systematic quality assurance of medical displays.