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Analysis of the Escalation in Radiological Imaging: Underlying Factors and Consequences

Radyolojik Görüntülemelerdeki Artışın Analizi: Altta Yatan Faktörler ve Sonuçları

Erbil Arık(Iğdır Dr. Nevruz Erez Devlet Hastanesi)0000-0002-5976-860X
Mehmet Halil Öztürk(SAKARYA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ, DAHİLİ TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, RADYOLOJİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0002-4530-7167
Onur Taydaş(SAKARYA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ, DAHİLİ TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, RADYOLOJİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0002-9881-7240
Pages
539–543
Publication Date
2023-12-18
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In this review, the reasons and consequences of the increase in the number of radiological examinations will be revealed.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Since the discovery of X-rays, radiological examinations have held a crucial role in diagnosis.
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Key Findings & Data:With the progression of technology over time, the diversity and applications of imaging methods have expanded significantly.
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Conclusion & Impact:In this review, the reasons and consequences of the increase in the number of radiological examinations will be revealed.
🔬Design:Review & Systematic Survey
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Bilgisayarlı tomografi · gereksiz görüntüleme · manyetik rezonans görüntüleme

Abstract

Since the discovery of X-rays, radiological examinations have held a crucial role in diagnosis. With the progression of technology over time, the diversity and applications of imaging methods have expanded significantly. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the use of radiological examinations. This surge can have adverse effects in various domains, primarily impacting healthcare and the economy. In order to cope with the numerical increase in radiological imaging, excessive or unnecessary imaging should be taken under the spotlight. In this review, the reasons and consequences of the increase in the number of radiological examinations will be revealed.

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Radyolojik tetkikler X ışınının keşfedilmesinden bu yana tanıda önemli bir yer tutmaktadır. Günümüze kadar olan süreçte ilerleyen teknoloji ile birlikte görüntüleme yöntemlerinin çeşitliği ve kullanım alanları genişlemiştir. Son yıllarda radyolojik tetkiklerin kullanımında sayısal olarak artış olduğu görülmektedir. Bu artış başta sağlık ve ekonomi olmak üzere birçok alanda olumsuz sonuçlar doğurabilmektedir. Radyolojik görüntülemelerdeki sayısal artışla baş edebilmek için aşırı sayıda ya da gereksiz yapılan görüntülemeler mercek altına alınmalıdır. Bu derlemede radyolojik tetkik sayısındaki artışın sebep ve sonuçları ortaya konulacaktır.

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Arık, E., Öztürk, M. H., Taydaş, O. (2023). Analysis of the Escalation in Radiological Imaging: Underlying Factors and Consequences. Online Türk Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 4, 539–543. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1369683

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