Comparative Effectiveness Research: Alternatives to "Traditional" Computed Tomography Use in the Acute Care Setting.

Publication Type Academic Article
Authors Moore C, Broder J, Gunn M, Bhargavan-Chatfield M, Cody D, Cullison K, Daniels B, Gans B, Kennedy Hall M, Gaines B, Goldman S, Heil J, Liu R, Marin J, Melnick E, Novelline R, Pare J, Repplinger M, Taylor R, Sodickson A
Journal Acad Emerg Med
Volume 22
Issue 12
Pagination 1465-73
Date Published 11/17/2015
ISSN 1553-2712
Keywords Comparative Effectiveness Research, Emergency Service, Hospital, Health Services Research, Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Abstract Computed tomography (CT) scanning is an essential diagnostic tool and has revolutionized care of patients in the acute care setting. However, there is widespread agreement that overutilization of CT, where benefits do not exceed possible costs or harms, is occurring. The goal was to seek consensus in identifying and prioritizing research questions and themes that involve the comparative effectiveness of "traditional" CT use versus alternative diagnostic strategies in the acute care setting. A modified Delphi technique was used that included input from emergency physicians, emergency radiologists, medical physicists, and an industry expert to achieve this.
DOI 10.1111/acem.12831
PubMed ID 26576033
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