Quality control programmes are the best tools for maintaining optimal performances of mammographic units. Programmes to spread quality control activities have been organised in various countries. This study presents the results of an educational programme having three main objectives: quality assurance promotion, operator training with simple instruments and procedures, and operator training in quality control data analysis. Special kits have been distributed to several mammographic centres. In each centre the kit has been used to execute the following tests: AEC performance, processing conditions, entrance exposure and image quality. The data gathered in 53 centres for a period of 4 weeks are compared and discussed. Several centres were found not to satisfy completely the technical recommendations of the italian protocol, implying training for radiographers and radiologists in QC procedures is desirable.
Quality control in mammography: A pilot programme for first level activity
GAMBACCINI, Mauro;
1998
Abstract
Quality control programmes are the best tools for maintaining optimal performances of mammographic units. Programmes to spread quality control activities have been organised in various countries. This study presents the results of an educational programme having three main objectives: quality assurance promotion, operator training with simple instruments and procedures, and operator training in quality control data analysis. Special kits have been distributed to several mammographic centres. In each centre the kit has been used to execute the following tests: AEC performance, processing conditions, entrance exposure and image quality. The data gathered in 53 centres for a period of 4 weeks are compared and discussed. Several centres were found not to satisfy completely the technical recommendations of the italian protocol, implying training for radiographers and radiologists in QC procedures is desirable.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
