A systematic review of viewing conditions and monitor specifications in mammography

Abstract

Ti t l eA sy s t e m a ti c r e vi e w of vi e wi n g c o n di tio n s a n d m o ni t o r s p e cific a tio n s in m a m m o g r a p h y A u t h o r s P a p a t h a n a sio u, S, Walto n, LA a n d Tho m p s o n, JD

Survey of monitor specification and viewing conditions in breast screening units in the North West of England

“…According to the existing literature, there is variation in the proposed guidelines from the regulatory bodies. 10 The majority of the guidelines propose illumination levels above 20 lux for the reporting rooms when at the same time, there is no clear guidance for the acquisition rooms. 10 The lack of clear guidelines for acquisition rooms is a persisting problem and it can provoke nonuniformity in clinical practice.…”

“…10 The majority of the guidelines propose illumination levels above 20 lux for the reporting rooms when at the same time, there is no clear guidance for the acquisition rooms. 10 The lack of clear guidelines for acquisition rooms is a persisting problem and it can provoke nonuniformity in clinical practice. We consider this a potential area for impact, as the practitioners are using these monitors during the quality assurance and quality control tests and in order to make decisions about the diagnostic performance of the imaging system.…”

“…In addition, it was found that illumination levels are not specified for the image acquisition rooms where the majority of the routine quality assurance and quality control tests takes place; including monitor and system checks, image quality tests, artefact and uniformity tests. 10,11 A lack of clear guidance for room design and technical specification of monitors in acquisition rooms, may result in reduced standards in the clinical workflow and/or quality assurance of the diagnostic process. Without an understanding of the current status of these technical and environmental variables, the potential impact is difficult to predict.…”

“…Without an understanding of the current status of these technical and environmental variables, the potential impact is difficult to predict. 10 The aim of this study was to survey the environmental conditions, including room design, and the specification of monitors in mammography acquisition and reporting rooms.…”

Mammography Equipment

“…A systematic review of viewing conditions and monitor specifications in mammography was performed in 2020 by Papathanasiou and colleagues [39]. This review provides an overview and further information which would be useful for the reader.…”