BatchBMD as an Efficient and Accurate Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Report Generator
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is the gold standard for evaluating Bone Mineral Density (BMD); however, a typical BMD report is generated in a time-inefficient manner and is prone to error. We developed a rule-based automated reporting system, BatchBMD, that accelerates DXA reporting while improvi...
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| author | Chun-Hsiang Chan Wen-Chi Huang Yi-Chien Lu Hsing-Fen Hsiao Wing P. Chan |
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| description | Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is the gold standard for evaluating Bone Mineral Density (BMD); however, a typical BMD report is generated in a time-inefficient manner and is prone to error. We developed a rule-based automated reporting system, BatchBMD, that accelerates DXA reporting while improving its accuracy over current systems. BatchBMD generates a structured report, customized to the specific clinical purpose. To compare BatchBMD to a Web-based Reporting (WBR) system for efficiency and accuracy, 500 examinations were randomly chosen from those performed at the Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital from January to March 2021. The final assessment included all 2326 examinations conducted from September 2020 to March 2021. The average reporting times were 6.7 and 10.8 min for BatchBMD and the WBR system, respectively, while accuracy was 99.4% and 98.2%, respectively. Most of the errors made by BatchBMD were digit errors in the appendicular skeletal muscle index. After correcting this, 100% accuracy across all 2326 examinations was validated. This automated and accurate BMD reporting system significantly reduces report production workload for radiologists and technicians while increasing productivity and quality. Additionally, the portable software, which employs a simple framework, can reduce deployment costs in clinical practice. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ba57680480744f14a2f8139e7b9953e72023-11-23T07:55:35ZengMDPI AGDiagnostics2075-44182021-12-011112240310.3390/diagnostics11122403BatchBMD as an Efficient and Accurate Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Report GeneratorChun-Hsiang Chan0Wen-Chi Huang1Yi-Chien Lu2Hsing-Fen Hsiao3Wing P. Chan4Department of Radiology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, TaiwanDepartment of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, TaiwanDepartment of Radiology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, TaiwanDepartment of Radiology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, TaiwanDepartment of Radiology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, TaiwanDual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is the gold standard for evaluating Bone Mineral Density (BMD); however, a typical BMD report is generated in a time-inefficient manner and is prone to error. We developed a rule-based automated reporting system, BatchBMD, that accelerates DXA reporting while improving its accuracy over current systems. BatchBMD generates a structured report, customized to the specific clinical purpose. To compare BatchBMD to a Web-based Reporting (WBR) system for efficiency and accuracy, 500 examinations were randomly chosen from those performed at the Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital from January to March 2021. The final assessment included all 2326 examinations conducted from September 2020 to March 2021. The average reporting times were 6.7 and 10.8 min for BatchBMD and the WBR system, respectively, while accuracy was 99.4% and 98.2%, respectively. Most of the errors made by BatchBMD were digit errors in the appendicular skeletal muscle index. After correcting this, 100% accuracy across all 2326 examinations was validated. This automated and accurate BMD reporting system significantly reduces report production workload for radiologists and technicians while increasing productivity and quality. Additionally, the portable software, which employs a simple framework, can reduce deployment costs in clinical practice.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/12/2403dual-energy X-ray absorptiometrybone mineral densityautomated reporting system |
| spellingShingle | Chun-Hsiang Chan Wen-Chi Huang Yi-Chien Lu Hsing-Fen Hsiao Wing P. Chan BatchBMD as an Efficient and Accurate Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Report Generator Diagnostics dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry bone mineral density automated reporting system |
| title | BatchBMD as an Efficient and Accurate Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Report Generator |
| title_full | BatchBMD as an Efficient and Accurate Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Report Generator |
| title_fullStr | BatchBMD as an Efficient and Accurate Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Report Generator |
| title_full_unstemmed | BatchBMD as an Efficient and Accurate Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Report Generator |
| title_short | BatchBMD as an Efficient and Accurate Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Report Generator |
| title_sort | batchbmd as an efficient and accurate dual energy x ray absorptiometry report generator |
| topic | dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry bone mineral density automated reporting system |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/12/2403 |
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