Significance of using DICOM communication standard in quality assurance in radiation oncology - an institutional experience.
J BUON
; 18(4): 1045-7, 2013.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24344036
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this article was to highlight the importance of data management systems in radiotherapy.METHODS:
We performed a database search to review the errors or potential errors in radiotherapy planning and delivery which could be prevented in case of using the DICOM communication system.RESULTS:
We registered the following rates of errors 1) Errors caused by manual rewriting of treatment plan 30%; 2) Errors caused by wrong assignment of the verification system 15%; 3) Errors during the manual rewriting of treatment data to the verification system 15%; 4) Patient identification 5%; 5) Field verification 15% 6) Wedge orientation 10%.CONCLUSION:
DICOM communication system may significantly improve the quality assurance in radiotherapy.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
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Quality Assurance, Health Care
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Radiology Department, Hospital
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Radiology Information Systems
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Radiation Oncology
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Medical Errors
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Quality Indicators, Health Care
Type of study:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
J BUON
Journal subject:
NEOPLASIAS
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Czech Republic