Imaging Guidelines for Enhancing Justifications for Radiologic Studies.
10.3346/jkms.2016.31.S1.S38
- Author:
Woo Kyoung JEONG
1
;
Jung Hwan BAEK
;
Seung Eun JUNG
;
Kyung Hyun DO
;
Hwan Seok YONG
;
Min Jeong KIM
;
Miyoung CHOI
;
Min LEE
;
Sol Ji CHOI
;
Ae Jeong JO
;
Jin A CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
- Keywords:
Justification;
Clinical Imaging Guideline;
Radiation Exposure;
Computed Tomography;
Evidence-based Medicine
- MeSH:
*Diagnostic Imaging;
Evidence-Based Medicine;
*Guidelines as Topic;
Humans;
Radiation Protection;
Societies, Scientific;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2016;31(Suppl 1):S38-S44
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Justification in the field of radiology refers to the appropriate use of radiologic imaging modalities, and may be achieved by establishing clinical imaging guidelines (CIGs). Recently, CIGs have been shown to be useful in selecting the proper medical imaging modality, resulting in the reduction of inappropriate radiologic examinations, thereby enhancing justifications. However, the development of CIGs is both time-consuming and difficult as the methodology of evidence-based medicine should be adhered to. Thus, although the radiologic societies in developed countries such as the United Kingdom and USA are already developing and implementing CIGs in their clinical practices, CIGs are not yet readily available in many other countries owing to differences in medical circumstances and resources. In this review, we assess the role and limitations of CIGs by examining the current status of CIGs in developed countries, and also describe the specific efforts made to establish CIGs in Korea.
