A Toolkit for Pediatric CT Dose Reduction in Community Hospitals.

ABSTRACT: Pediatric CT radiation dose optimization is a challenging process for pediatric-focused facilities and community hospitals alike. Ongoing experience and trial-and-error approaches to dose reduction in the large academic hospital setting may position these centers to help community hospitals that strive for CT quality improvement. We describe our hands-on approach in a pilot project to create a partnership between an academic medical center and a community hospital to develop a toolkit for implementing CT dose reduction. Our aims were to (1) assess the acceptability of an interactive educational program and electronic toolkit booklet, (2) conduct a limited test of the efficacy of the toolkit in promoting knowledge and readiness to change, and (3) assess the acceptability and practicality of

SUBMITTER: Armao D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5097688 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature