Reducing Inappropriate Abdominal X-ray Requests in a Surgical Admissions Unit: A Quality Improvement Project

The project has reduced the inappropriate use of AXRs following the implementation of three interventions.

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Cureus
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2025-09-26
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.93315
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Radiation Dose and Imaging
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Reducing Inappropriate Abdominal X-ray Requests in a Surgical Admissions Unit: A Quality Improvement Project

Rob Bethune, Eoin O’Malley, Michael J. Barrington, Pranu Ragatha
Cureus
Radiation Dose and Imaging
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Reducing Inappropriate Abdominal X-ray Requests in a Surgical Admissions Unit: A Quality Improvement Project

Rob Bethune, Eoin O’Malley, Michael J. Barrington, Pranu Ragatha
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Abstract

The project has reduced the inappropriate use of AXRs following the implementation of three interventions.

CureusVol. 17(9)
Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Radiation Dose and Imaging
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Reducing Inappropriate Abdominal X-ray Requests in a Surgical Admissions Unit: A Quality Improvement Project — Rob Bethune, Eoin O’Malley, et al. · Cureus (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS