Utilization of CT and MRI scanning in Taiwan, 2000-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This population-based study aimed to collect, analyze, and summarize the long-term trends in medical imaging use in Taiwan.

Methods

A retrospective cohort population-based study of medical imaging usage for the individuals who received care under the National Health Insurance system from 2000 to 2017. CT and MRI utilization rates were determined overall as well as across certain variables including patient age, hospital type, health care type, hospital characteristics, and geographic area.

Results

Individuals registered in our health insurance system have received 21,766,745 CT scans and 7,520,088 MRI scans from 2000 to 2017. Annual growth rates for both imaging types were positive over that period, though growth rates have slowed in recent years. The growt

SUBMITTER: Huang CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9897145 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature