Improving Patient Throughput in Limited Resource Environments.

IF 3.7 3区医学 Q2 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes Pub Date : 2025-08-03 DOI:10.1177/08465371251361082

Sian Chin, Aimee Langan, Richard Walker, Alison Harris, Gilles Soulez, Ania Kielar

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Abstract

Waiting times for medical imaging examinations in Canada are growing as the demand for these tests exceeds current capacity. This document summarizes strategies that may be employed to increase medical imaging patient throughput in an environment of limited resources. This document also advocates for provincial measures to optimize use of resources and national policies that support sustainable radiology services to meet growing demand now and in the future.

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在资源有限的环境中提高病人的吞吐能力。

在加拿大，等待医学影像检查的时间正在增加，因为对这些检查的需求超过了目前的能力。本文档总结了在资源有限的环境中可能用于提高医学成像患者吞吐量的策略。该文件还倡导省级措施优化资源利用和支持可持续放射服务的国家政策，以满足现在和未来不断增长的需求。

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Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal-Journal De L Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes 医学-核医学

CiteScore

6.20

自引率

12.90%

发文量

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal is a peer-reviewed, Medline-indexed publication that presents a broad scientific review of radiology in Canada. The Journal covers such topics as abdominal imaging, cardiovascular radiology, computed tomography, continuing professional development, education and training, gastrointestinal radiology, health policy and practice, magnetic resonance imaging, musculoskeletal radiology, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, pediatric radiology, radiology history, radiology practice guidelines and advisories, thoracic and cardiac imaging, trauma and emergency room imaging, ultrasonography, and vascular and interventional radiology. Article types considered for publication include original research articles, critically appraised topics, review articles, guest editorials, pictorial essays, technical notes, and letter to the Editor.