Badriya Al Qassabi, Rashid AlSukaiti, Shima Alajmi, Ahmed Sheikh Omar, Rawan Ibrahim, Aed Abdelqader Banibakr, Khalid Al-Baimani, Aref Zribi, Salim Nasser AlDhahli, Mohamad Majed, Mashan Mohammed AlGhaithi, Sara Qasim AlBalushi, Nabiha Said AlHasni, Sara Al Sheedi, Huda Shinoon Al-Awaisi, Nasr Al-Riyami, Omar Ayaad
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Improving Turnaround Times and Operational Efficiency in Radiology Services: Quality Improvement Study in Oman.
Background: Turnaround time (TAT) in radiology reflects operational efficiency and impacts patient outcomes, particularly in time-sensitive fields like oncology, where timely diagnostics are essential for effective care.
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of targeted interventions on improving TAT and operational efficiency in radiology services in Oman.
Methods: A pre- and post-intervention design was used to assess the effectiveness of implementing standardized operating procedures (SOPs), triage systems, staff training, and regular interdepartmental case discussions. Data were collected before and after the interventions to measure changes in TAT. Statistical analyses, including linear regression, were performed to assess trends in TAT performance over the intervention period.
Results: The study observed a significant improvement in TAT, increasing from 88% in June 2023 to 95% in March 2024 (p < 0.05). A linear regression model demonstrated a steady monthly increase of 0.6% in TAT, with an R² value of 0.88, indicating that 88% of the variation in TAT was explained by the implemented interventions.
Conclusion: The study confirms that structured workflow modifications, automation, and interdepartmental collaboration significantly enhance TAT and operational efficiency in radiology services, providing insights into sustainable healthcare improvements.
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Cancer is a very complex disease. While many aspects of carcinoge-nesis and oncogenesis are known, cancer control and prevention at the community level is however still in its infancy. Much more work needs to be done and many more steps need to be taken before effective strategies are developed. The multidisciplinary approaches and efforts to understand and control cancer in an effective and efficient manner, require highly trained scientists in all branches of the cancer sciences, from cellular and molecular aspects to patient care and palliation.
The Asia Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention (APOCP) and its official publication, the Asia Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (APJCP), have served the community of cancer scientists very well and intends to continue to serve in this capacity to the best of its abilities. One of the objectives of the APOCP is to provide all relevant and current scientific information on the whole spectrum of cancer sciences. They aim to do this by providing a forum for communication and propagation of original and innovative research findings that have relevance to understanding the etiology, progression, treatment, and survival of patients, through their journal. The APJCP with its distinguished, diverse, and Asia-wide team of editors, reviewers, and readers, ensure the highest standards of research communication within the cancer sciences community across Asia as well as globally.
The APJCP publishes original research results under the following categories:
-Epidemiology, detection and screening.
-Cellular research and bio-markers.
-Identification of bio-targets and agents with novel mechanisms of action.
-Optimal clinical use of existing anti-cancer agents, including combination therapies.
-Radiation and surgery.
-Palliative care.
-Patient adherence, quality of life, satisfaction.
-Health economic evaluations.
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