Quality assurance and dosimetry in bone densitometry.
The importance of quality assurance in bone densitometry facilities has been widely recognized. Bone densitometry service should be characterized by a good quality control program and standardization of practice. The primary aim is to ensure reproducible and consistent results at low radiation burden to patients. The establishment of a program of staff continuing education and training is important to maintain or improve the quality of the work.
Damilakis
John
J
Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Iraklion, Crete, Greece. damilaki@med.uoc.gr
Guglielmi
Giuseppe
G
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon / Q000592:standards*; D015519:Bone Density; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D011786:Quality Control; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000592:standards*