Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic Of Iran
مجله پزشکی جمهوری اسلامی ایران
Med J Islam Repub Iran
Medical Sciences
http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir
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journal2
1016-1430
2251-6840
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10.18869/mjiri
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8888
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jalali
1397
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gregorian
2019
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Reject analysis in digital radiography: A local study on radiographers and students’ attitude in Iran
Medical Physics
Medical Physics
Brief Communication
Brief Communication
Reject analysis is as a quality indicator and critical tool for dose and image quality optimization in radiology departments. By reducing image rejection rate (RR), radiation dose to patients can be reduced effectively, yielding increased total cost-effectiveness. The aims of this study were to assess the rate of image rejection at 2 direct digital radiography (DR) departments to find the sources of rejection and to observe how radiology students and radiographers deal with image rejection.<br>
Two radiology departments were surveyed during a 3-month period for all imaging procedures. Type of examination, numbers, and reasons for digital image rejection were obtained by systems and questionnaire. A predefined questionnaire, including 13 causes for rejection, was filled by radiographers and students.<br>
Out of the 14 022 acquired images, 1116 were rejected, yielding an overall RR of 8%. Highest RRs were found for examination of cervical spine and lumbosacral. Positioning errors and improper patient preparation were the main reasons for digital image rejection.<br>
The image RR was small, but there is a need for optimizing radiographic practice, and enhancing radiographer’s knowledge may enhance the performance.<br>
Digital radiography, Image rejection, Quality assurance, Radiation safety
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http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-4479-2&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Sajjad
Rastegar
sajjadrastegar9810@gmail.com
200319475328460062664
200319475328460062664
No
Student Research Committee, Paramedical Faculty, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
Jalal
Beigi
jalal.beigi1375@gmail.com
200319475328460062665
200319475328460062665
No
Student Research Committee, Paramedical Faculty, & Department of Radiology Technology, Paramedical Faculty, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
Ehsan
Saeidi
احسان
سعیدی
ehsansaeedi26@gmail.com
200319475328460062666
200319475328460062666
No
Student Research Committee, Paramedical Faculty, & Department of Radiology Technology, Paramedical Faculty, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
گروه تکنولوژی رادیولوژی، دانشکده پیراپزشکی، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی رفسنجان، رفسنجان، ایران
Ali
Dezhkam
alidezhkam74@yahoo.com
200319475328460062667
200319475328460062667
No
Student Research Committee, Paramedical Faculty, & Department of Radiology Technology, Paramedical Faculty, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
Tofigh
Mobaderi
tofigh.state@gmail.com
200319475328460062668
200319475328460062668
No
Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Hamed
Ghaffari
hamedghaffari@yahoo.com
200319475328460062669
200319475328460062669
Yes
Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, & Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Ali
Mehdipour
a_mehdipour312@yahoo.com
200319475328460062670
200319475328460062670
No
Department of Radiology Technology, Paramedical Faculty, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
Hamid
Abdollahi
hamid_rbp@yahoo.com
200319475328460062671
200319475328460062671
No
Department of Radiologic Sciences and Medical Physics, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran