Costs and benefits of hospital-wide PACS networks: an overview of a comprehensive evaluation exercise

Stirling Bryan; Gwyneth C. Weatherburn; Jessamy Watkins; Justin Keen; Nicole Muris; Martin J. Buxton

doi:10.1117/12.319790

13 July 1998 Costs and benefits of hospital-wide PACS networks: an overview of a comprehensive evaluation exercise

Stirling Bryan, Gwyneth C. Weatherburn, Jessamy Watkins, Justin Keen, Nicole Muris, Martin J. Buxton

Proceedings Volume 3339, Medical Imaging 1998: PACS Design and Evaluation: Engineering and Clinical Issues; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.319790
Event: Medical Imaging '98, 1998, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

The experimental site for the evaluation reported was the Hammersmith Hospital, London. The study adopted an economic perspective in that the focus was on the change in various elements of cost and the change in various parameters of benefit following the implementation of a hospital-wide PACS. Comparison was made of hospital operation in a film-based situation with operation in a PACS-based situation. Some of the research activities focused on the radiology service itself at Hammersmith, others focused on other areas of the hospital where radiological information was seen as an important component in clinical decision-making, and others looked outside the hospital. In terms of operational, clinical and patient benefits, the evaluation found no significant indicators of disadvantages of PACS and many examples of significant actual measurable benefits or perceived advantages by users. However, as one might expect, these advantages come at a significant net cost.

Citation Download Citation

Stirling Bryan, Gwyneth C. Weatherburn, Jessamy Watkins, Justin Keen, Nicole Muris, and Martin J. Buxton "Costs and benefits of hospital-wide PACS networks: an overview of a comprehensive evaluation exercise", Proc. SPIE 3339, Medical Imaging 1998: PACS Design and Evaluation: Engineering and Clinical Issues, (13 July 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.319790

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available