Computed tomography referral guidelines adherence in Europe: insights from a seven-country audit
Question Largest multinational study (7 EU countries, 6734 CT referrals) assessed real-world CT appropriateness using ESR iGuide, enabling cross-system comparisons. Findings Significant variability in appropriateness rates across institution type, patient status, age, gender, exam area, and physician specialty, highlighted the opportunities to optimize practices based on local factors. Clinical relevance International collaboration on imaging guidelines and decision support can maximize CT benefits while optimizing radiation exposure; ongoing research is crucial for refining evidence-based guidelines globally.
Authors
- Monika Hierath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9136-0105)
- Mor Saban (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6869-0907)
- Boris Brkljačić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5353-5821)
- Clara Singer
- Alexandra Karoussou-Schreiner
- Osnat Luxenburg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1756-0701)
- Jacob Sosna
- Lucia Bergovoy Yellin
Institutions
- Tel Aviv University (IL)
- University of Zagreb (HR)
- Sheba Medical Center (IL)
- Hadassah Medical Center (IL)
- University Hospital Dubrava (HR)
- European Society of Radiology (AT)
- Israel Ministry of Health (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Radiology
- Published
- 2024-10-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-024-11083-x
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.64
Funders
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem