| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Series |
IAEA human health series ; no. 39 |
| Contents |
Intro -- 1. INTRODUCTION -- 1.1. Background -- 1.2. Objective -- 1.3. Scope -- 1.4. Structure -- 2. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL PRACTICES IN DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE WORLD -- 2.1. Status of comprehensive quality control -- 2.1.1. Asia and Pacific -- 2.1.2. Europe -- 2.1.3. Latin America -- 2.1.4. United States of America/Canada -- 2.1.5. Africa -- 2.2. Remote and automated quality control -- 2.2.1. Framework of remote quality control -- 2.2.2. Framework of automated quality control -- 2.2.3. Need for remote and automated quality control |
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2.3. Importance of support from clinically qualified medical physicists -- 3. RESOURCES AND NEEDS -- 3.1. Time commitments -- 3.2. Human resources -- 3.3. Information technology -- 3.3.1. Local infrastructure and personnel support -- 3.3.2. Protection of data -- 3.3.3. Central data repository -- 3.4. Financial considerations -- 4. TESTING AND REPORTING -- 4.1. Remote quality control -- 4.1.1. Description of phantoms -- 4.1.2. Guidelines for facilities without test image transmission capabilities -- 4.1.3. Guidelines for remote quality control for facilities with image transmission capabilities |
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4.2. Procedures for remote quality control -- 4.2.1. Radiography -- 4.2.2. Mammography -- 4.2.3. Sensitometry -- 4.2.4. Interpretation monitors -- 4.2.5. Dosimetry -- 4.3. Follow-up for remote quality control -- 5. DATA ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS -- 5.1. Algorithms -- 5.2. Control limits and automated notifications -- 5.3. Trend analysis -- 6. IMPLEMENTING A REMOTE QUALITY CONTROL FRAMEWORK -- 6.1. Roles and responsibilities -- 6.1.1. Role of national or local authorities -- 6.1.2. Role of professional societies -- 6.1.3. Role of the manufacturer -- 6.2. Future directions |
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Appendix I MEDICAL PHYSICS TOOLBOX -- Appendix II PHANTOM SPECIFICATIONS -- Appendix III BASIC STATISTICAL TOOLS -- Appendix IV PROCESS CONTROL FAILURES AND ARTEFACTS -- Appendix V IMAGE QUALITY METRICS -- Appendix VI BASIC INFORMATION ON DICOM -- Appendix VII PILOT STUDY RESULTS -- Appendix VIII DATA FORMS -- REFERENCES -- ABBREVIATIONS -- CONTRIBUTORS TO DRAFTING AND REVIEW |
| Summary |
"This publication provides a framework for the quality control (QC) of radiographic and mammographic imaging systems using remote and automated tools. The methodology provided in this publication is designed to be easy to implement, in order to support initiation of remote/automated QC programmes. It is based on simple, inexpensive test objects and promotes collection of data in a uniform, harmonized manner allowing for intercomparison and benchmarking. These tests are not intended to replace the comprehensive performance evaluation of the radiographic systems by a CQMP. They can, however, detect deficiencies in system performance before they become clinically significant. Furthermore, frequent QC testing promotes a culture of quality in imaging."--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Vendor-supplied metadata |
| Subject |
Radiography, Medical -- Equipment and supplies -- Quality control
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Breast -- Radiography -- Equipment
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Quality control.
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Quality Control
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quality control.
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Quality control
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789201028211 |
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9201028210 |
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