AI implementation improves when radiology staff concerns are considered
Health Imaging September 26, 2024
Incorporating artificial intelligence applications into clinical workflows holds promise for improving efficiency, reducing burnout, addressing staffing issues and more. But although the potential benefits of AI are numerous, its implementation is not without headaches for healthcare staffers.
A new paper published this week in Clinical Radiology details the experience of a large healthcare institution in London that integrated an AI chest radiography triage application to flag suspicious exams for further evaluation. Authors of the paper sought to better understand how the implementation affected the roles of numerous staff positions, both clinical and administrative, and whether the resultant changes were perceived as positive or negative.
“Successful deployment of AI hinges on a thorough understanding of these human factors (as...