Implementation of a Remote and Automated Quality Control Programme for Radiography and Mammography Equipment
Implementation of a Remote and Automated Quality Control Programme for Radiography and Mammography Equipment

Author: IAEA

Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency

Published: 2021-10-25

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9201028210

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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.

Implementation of a Remote and Automated Quality Control Programme for Radiography and Mammography Equipment
Implementation of a Remote and Automated Quality Control Programme for Radiography and Mammography Equipment

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 9789201027214

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"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.

Practical Guide to Quality Assurance in Medical Imaging
Practical Guide to Quality Assurance in Medical Imaging

Author: B. M. Moores

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13:

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This is a practical guide to the implementation and operation of a routine quality assurance (QA) programme for personnel concerned with the daily provision of diagnostic radiology services. It is written by two physicists and two radiographers with extensive experience in developing and implementing QA protocols. Quality assurance in this context is concerned with the interplay of three related aspects of radiological practice - costs, risks and benefits - with the aim of producing the most effective operational framework for the application of these principles.

Quality Assurance for Diagnostic Imaging Equipment
Quality Assurance for Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurements

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13:

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"This report addresses factors that influence production of an image which contains the necessary information to enable the imaging physician to report the diagnostic findings to the referring physician. The report treats such matters as the establishment of a quality control program, procedures, objectives and policies, photographic quality control, quality control in conventional radiography, fluoroscopic and cine imaging and mobile radiographic capacitor discharge and fluoroscopic systems. Also treated are x-ray tomography, mammography, dental radiography, and radiological special procedures. Computed tomography, digital imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are also addressed. Information is provided on quality control elements of video systems and computers."--Knovel's description

Quality Assurance Workbook for Radiographers and Radiological Technologists
Quality Assurance Workbook for Radiographers and Radiological Technologists

Author: Peter J. Lloyd (MIR.)

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9789241546423

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This workbook on Quality assurance is primarily written for radiographers and radiological technologists, but it may prove valuable for other health professionals. It focuses on the most essential steps of practical quality assurance needed in order to improve safety, quality, and efficacy of their work, and may be used either for self study and self assessment, or as part of organized training courses. The workbook includes teaching techniques and health and safety issues in X-ray departments. It also includes 6 teaching modules on reject film analysis, accessory equipment, X-ray equipment, manual film processing, automatic film processing, and radiographic exposures. It concludes with two appendix on making simple test tools, graphs, check sheets and record sheets, as well as a glossary and references.

Worldwide Implementation of Digital Mammography Imaging
Worldwide Implementation of Digital Mammography Imaging

Author: IAEA

Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency

Published: 2023-10-20

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9201269234

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Digital mammography offers fundamental advantages over film-based mammography. These include the possibility for acquiring quality images at lower radiation dose image recording, processing and archiving as well as the use of artificial intelligence for improving diagnostic outcome. Other practical advantages include cost reduction, use of environmentally friendly technology, and the option of obtaining remote expert diagnostic opinion. Image quality in mammography is critical. A switch from screen-film technology to a digital system is preferable only if high quality images can be guaranteed. This publication provides guidance on the establishment of digital mammography facilities and the upgrade of existing facilities. It focuses on planning, designing and operating the high quality mammography service within available resources.

A comparative review of the Quality Control (QC) test protocols in the American College of Radiology (ACR) mammography QC manual and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) quality assurance programme for screen film mammography manual
A comparative review of the Quality Control (QC) test protocols in the American College of Radiology (ACR) mammography QC manual and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) quality assurance programme for screen film mammography manual

Author: Karl Joy C. Acaba

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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Mammography is the most used modality for breast cancer screening and diagnosis. However, since ionizing radiation has been classified as a carcinogen and since the breast is sensitive to low radiation doses, quality control (QC) of the mammographic imaging chain is essential. The study aims to develop a national protocol for QC tests for screen film mammography (SFM). It provides a comprehensive analysis of the two most prominent guidance documents for QC in SFM. QC tests were compared in terms of the ease in the acquisition of the specified recommended devices and tools to be used, the importance of the test, and the ease in carrying out the test procedures. The measured and calculated results were assessed as to whether they met the recommended performance criteria. The difference in the performance criteria between the ACR and the IAEA for each test was analyzed. If there was a failed test result, corrective maintenance was done based on the suggested corrective action in the test protocol. Data gathering was done at the Breast Imaging Unit of Benavides Cancer Institute, University of Santo Tomas Hospital. Several QC tests were found to be common to both protocols. A few QC tests were found to be present only in either ACR or IAEA protocols. Eight (8) common tests were found in the radiologic technologist's list of tasks and sixteen (16) common tests in the medical physicist's list. Majority of the tests had significant differences in their acceptability criteria. Further, there were two additional QC tests found only in the IAEA protocol - the test of system constancy by the radiologic technologist and the test of radiation leakage by the medical physicist. The proposed protocol was developed based on the results of the study. It could serve as a reference for use by the DOH Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked to review the technical specifications of and the performance test protocols for SFM equipment.