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The key image and case log application: new radiology software for teaching file creation and case logging that incorporates elements of a social network.
Acad Radiol. 2014 Jul; 21(7):916-30.AR

Abstract

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES

To create novel radiology key image software that is easy to use for novice users, incorporates elements adapted from social networking Web sites, facilitates resident and fellow education, and can serve as the engine for departmental sharing of interesting cases and follow-up studies.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Using open-source programming languages and software, radiology key image software (the key image and case log application, KICLA) was developed. This system uses a lightweight interface with the institutional picture archiving and communications systems and enables the storage of key images, image series, and cine clips. It was designed to operate with minimal disruption to the radiologists' daily workflow. Many features of the user interface have been inspired by social networking Web sites, including image organization into private or public folders, flexible sharing with other users, and integration of departmental teaching files into the system. We also review the performance, usage, and acceptance of this novel system.

RESULTS

KICLA was implemented at our institution and achieved widespread popularity among radiologists. A large number of key images have been transmitted to the system since it became available. After this early experience period, the most commonly encountered radiologic modalities are represented. A survey distributed to users revealed that most of the respondents found the system easy to use (89%) and fast at allowing them to record interesting cases (100%). Hundred percent of respondents also stated that they would recommend a system such as KICLA to their colleagues.

CONCLUSIONS

The system described herein represents a significant upgrade to the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine teaching file paradigm with efforts made to maximize its ease of use and inclusion of characteristics inspired by social networking Web sites that allow the system additional functionality such as individual case logging.

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Rowe SP
The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 600 N. Wolfe St., Park building, 3rd floor, Room 367, Baltimore, MD 21287.
Siddiqui A
Department of Radiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN.
Bonekamp D
The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 600 N. Wolfe St., Park building, 3rd floor, Room 367, Baltimore, MD 21287. Electronic address: dboneka1@jhmi.edu.

MeSH

Computer-Assisted InstructionMedical Records Systems, ComputerizedRadiologyRadiology Information SystemsSocial MediaSoftwareUnited StatesUser-Computer Interface

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

24928161

Citation

Rowe, Steven P., et al. "The Key Image and Case Log Application: New Radiology Software for Teaching File Creation and Case Logging That Incorporates Elements of a Social Network." Academic Radiology, vol. 21, no. 7, 2014, pp. 916-30.
Rowe SP, Siddiqui A, Bonekamp D. The key image and case log application: new radiology software for teaching file creation and case logging that incorporates elements of a social network. Acad Radiol. 2014;21(7):916-30.
Rowe, S. P., Siddiqui, A., & Bonekamp, D. (2014). The key image and case log application: new radiology software for teaching file creation and case logging that incorporates elements of a social network. Academic Radiology, 21(7), 916-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2014.04.001
Rowe SP, Siddiqui A, Bonekamp D. The Key Image and Case Log Application: New Radiology Software for Teaching File Creation and Case Logging That Incorporates Elements of a Social Network. Acad Radiol. 2014;21(7):916-30. PubMed PMID: 24928161.
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