Acquisition of a dose management system with consideration of medico-legal and economic aspects

• Verfasst von: Do, Thuy [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Melzig, Claudius [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Kauczor, Hans-Ulrich [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Weber, Marc-André [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Wielpütz, Mark Oliver [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: Acquisition of a dose management system with consideration of medico-legal and economic aspects
• Verf.angabe: Thuy Duong Do, Claudius Melzig, Hans-Ulrich Kauczor, Marc-André Weber, Mark Oliver Wielpütz
• Jahr: 2022
• Umfang: 10 S.
• Fussnoten: Erstmals online veröffentlicht am 21. Dezember 2021 ; Gesehen am 21.12.2022
• Titel Quelle: Enthalten in: RöFo
• Ort Quelle: Stuttgart [u.a.] : Thieme, 1949
• Jahr Quelle: 2022
• Band/Heft Quelle: 194(2022), 4, Seite 363-372
• ISSN Quelle: 1438-9010
• DOI: doi:10.1055/a-1710-3529
• Datenträger: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: eng
• K10plus-PPN: 1828259217

Abstract

<p> <b>Background</b> New radiation protection regulation encompassing additional obligations for monitoring, reporting and recording of radiation exposure, was enacted on December 31, 2018. As a consequence, dose management systems (DMS) are necessary to fulfill the requirements. The process of selection, acquisition and implementation of a suitable IT solution for this purpose is a challenge that all X-ray-applying facilities, including hospitals and private practices, are currently facing.</p> <p> <b>Method</b> A target/actual-analysis as well as a cost-utility analysis is presented for this specific case as a foundation for the acquisition decision-making process.</p> <p> <b>Result</b> An actual analysis is necessary in order to record the current status of dose documentation. An interdivisional approach is recommended to include all imaging modalities and devices. An interdisciplinary steering committee can be helpful in enabling consensus and rapid action. A target analysis includes additional criteria with respect to ease of operation, technical feasibility, process optimization and research opportunities to consider in addition to the statutory requirements. By means of a cost-benefit analysis, considerations between costs and the individually weighted advantages and disadvantages of eligible DMS result in a ranking of preference for the available solutions.</p> <p> <b>Conclusion</b> Requirements of a DMS can be summarized in a specification sheet. Deploying an actual condition analysis, target state analysis and cost-utility analysis can help to identify a suitable DMS to achieve rapid commissioning and highest possible user acceptance while optimizing costs at the same time.</p> <p> <b>Key Points:</b> </p> <p> <b>Citation Format</b> </p>