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Picture, Archiving and Communication System in the Italian NHS: A Primer on Diffusion and Evaluation Analysis

Authors: Luca Buccoliero, Stefano Calciolari, Marta Marsilio, Elisa Mattavelli

Published in: Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

This contribution focuses on picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) in the Italian National Healthcare System (NHS). It finally aims to test the Chiefs Radiology Department’s perceptions about PACS along the main evaluation dimensions emerging from the literature. First, a brief review of the main literature concerning PACS evaluation leads the authors to classify the different approaches undertaken and highlight the main variables of investigation. Second, the evidence emerging from a survey is presented and discussed in the light of the literature review. The survey aims to: (a) map out the degree of PACSs diffusion and their main features in the Italian NHS; (b) verify whether and how PACS impact the dimensions analyzed in many evaluation studies carried out to date; (c) test the relationship between some measured impacts and specific PACS features.

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Title: Picture, Archiving and Communication System in the Italian NHS: A Primer on Diffusion and Evaluation Analysis
Authors: Luca Buccoliero
Stefano Calciolari
Marta Marsilio
Elisa Mattavelli
Publication date: 01-02-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 2948-2925
Electronic ISSN: 2948-2933
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10278-007-9101-0

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