Current opinion, status and future development of digital pathology in Switzerland.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The transition from analogue to digital pathology (DP) is underway in Switzerland. To assess relevant experiences of pathologists with DP and gauge their outlook towards a digital future, a national survey was conducted by the Swiss Digital Pathology Consortium. Similar surveys were conducted in other countries, enabling a meta-analysis of DP experiences.

Methods

Pathologists and residents were asked to complete a survey containing 12 questions. Results were compared with similar studies conducted in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, and India.

Results

The estimated response rate among practicing pathologists and trainees nationwide was 39.5%. Of these, 89% have experience with digital slides, mainly for education (61%) and primary diagnostics (20%). Further, 3

SUBMITTER: Unternaehrer J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9609370 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature