Choosing a radiology workstation: technical and clinical considerations.
Choosing a workstation for daily use in the interpretation of digital radiologic images can be a daunting task. There are numerous products available on the market, but differentiating among them and deciding on what is best for a particular environment can be confusing and frustrating. There is no "one-size-fits-all" workstation, so users must consider a variety of factors when choosing a workstation. This review summarizes the critical elements in a radiology workstation and the characteristics one should be aware of and look for in the selection of a workstation. Issues pertaining to both hardware and software aspects of medical workstations, including interface design, are reviewed, particularly as they may affect the interpretation process.
Krupinski
Elizabeth A
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Department of Radiology, University of Arizona, 1609 N Warren St, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA. Krupinski@radiology.arizona.edu
Kallergi
Maria
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D003626:Data Display; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D008905:Minicomputers; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011873:Radiology Information Systems / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical / Q000379:methods*; D014584:User-Computer Interface