Publications by authors named "Tobias P Meyl"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze MRI examination and changeover times at a university hospital to identify potential optimizations in planning.
- Using a software tool called "Teamplay Usage," researchers reviewed 12 months of data from two MRI scanners (1.5T and 3T) to evaluate examination durations and adherence to planned times.
- Results indicated that while most examinations were completed within predefined times, there was potential for improvement, especially for 30-minute planned exams, and coil exchanges had a minimal effect on changeover times.
Article Synopsis
- The study estimates the human resources needed for a quality review of routine diagnostic procedures in the Radiology Department at Bern University Hospital.
- Three radiologists evaluated 150 examinations for reporting quality, using a scoring system (RADPEER score) to indicate the accuracy of interpretations.
- Results showed high agreement among reviews, with 91.1% receiving the highest score, but also highlighted the time-intensive nature of the process, suggesting that substantial resources are necessary for an effective peer review system while still being feasible.
Radiol Med
September 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how implementing subspecialization in a radiology department impacts radiologists' work profiles and reporting times.
- A comparison of radiologic examinations from 2014 to 2016 showed a 10.3% increase in overall exams, but most radiologists reported fewer types of examinations after the change.
- Although subspecialization helps radiologists focus on their expertise, it led to longer report turnaround times for most, indicating a trade-off between specialization and efficiency.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the impact of a new problem-oriented medical curriculum on the workload of radiologists at a German university hospital.
- Reporting times for radiological examinations increased from 1.75 hours/day to 6.49 hours/day over two years, but remained shorter during term times compared to term breaks.
- Despite the increased teaching load, there was no significant rise in unplanned absences among radiologists during term times.
