Characterizing and quantifying low-value diagnostic imaging internationally: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inappropriate and wasteful use of health care resources is a common problem, constituting 10-34% of health services spending in the western world. Even though diagnostic imaging is vital for identifying correct diagnoses and administrating the right treatment, low-value imaging-in which the diagnostic test confers little to no clinical benefit-is common and contributes to inappropriate and wasteful use of health care resources. There is a lack of knowledge on the types and extent of low-value imaging. Accordingly, the objective of this study was to identify, characterize, and quantify the extent of low-value diagnostic imaging examinations for adults and children.

Methods

A scoping review of the published literature was performed. Medline-Ovid, Embase-Ovid, Scopus

SUBMITTER: Kjelle E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9022417 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature