Implementation of a radiological information platform for the integration of diagnostic imaging services and interventional radiology
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Radiology information systems, Radiology, Diagnostic imaging, Health information managementAbstract
Objective: Imaging tests are essential for the early diagnosis of pathologies in various clinical specialties, and timely delivery of reports is a priority in urgent situations. Their integration into medical practice is crucial for both preventive medicine and follow-up care. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of implementing a radiological information platform that integrates
diagnostic imaging services in a diagnostic center. Method: A process innovation observational study was conducted between January 2022 and December 2023. The method included integrating image acquisition equipment with the implementation of the HIRUKO RIS/PACS platform, designed
to manage and optimize workflow in imaging services. The platform allows real-time interaction between radiologists, treating physicians, technologists, and administrative staff, facilitating remote access to studies and improving service quality. Key indicators were evaluated before and after the implementation, including service integration, response times, report errors, and the appropriateness of medical orders. Results: The results showed a significant improvement in the care model. The integration of imaging services increased from 2 % to 98 %, and the assessment of the appropriateness of medical orders rose from 10 % to 90 %. Additionally, waiting times were reduced by 50 %, and
report turnaround times decreased from 3-8 days to 1-3 days. Remote access to results reduced patient visits to the center to collect reports, dropping from 73 % to 2 %. There was also a significant reduction in the number of returned studies due to errors, from 0.10 % to 0.06 % (p=0.01). Conclusion: Innovation of diagnostic imaging process through its integration optimizes productivity and work flow; it reduces the margin of diagnostic errors and brings both: the patient and their treating physician closer to the radiology service.
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