To what extent do hospitalised patients receive appropriate CT and MRI scans? Results of a cross-sectional study in Southern Italy.
Aida BiancoRossella ZuccoFrancesca LotitoMaria PaviaPublished in: BMJ open (2018)
Our findings highlight the need to reduce inappropriate use of CT and MRI. The study showed that the tool used is reliable to measure the extent of appropriateness of diagnostic imaging for inpatient examinations.
Keyphrases
- contrast enhanced
- computed tomography
- magnetic resonance imaging
- end stage renal disease
- dual energy
- magnetic resonance
- newly diagnosed
- image quality
- chronic kidney disease
- diffusion weighted imaging
- high resolution
- prognostic factors
- palliative care
- peritoneal dialysis
- mental health
- physical activity
- photodynamic therapy
- pet ct