Randell, RS, Ruddle, RA and Treanor, D (2015) Barriers and facilitators to the introduction of digital pathology for diagnostic work. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 216. 443 - 447. ISSN 0926-9630
Abstract
Cellular pathologists are doctors who diagnose disease by using a microscope to examine glass slides containing thin sections of human tissue. These slides can be digitised and viewed on a computer, promising benefits in both efficiency and safety. Despite this, uptake of digital pathology for diagnostic work has been slow, with use largely restricted to second opinions, education, and external quality assessment schemes. To understand the barriers and facilitators to the introduction of digital pathology, we have undertaken an interview study with nine consultant pathologists. Interviewees were able to identify a range of potential benefits of digital pathology, with a particular emphasis on easier access to slides. Amongst the barriers to use, a key concern was lack of familiarity, not only in terms of becoming familiar with the technology but learning how to adjust their diagnostic skills to this new medium. The findings emphasise the need to ensure adequate training and support and the potential benefit of allowing parallel use of glass slides and digital while pathologists are on the learning curve.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2015, Author(s). This is an author produced version of a paper published in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Informatics; Pathology; Microscopy; Qualitative Research; Learning Curve |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Computing (Leeds) > Institute for Computational and Systems Science (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Nursing Adult (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 08 Oct 2015 15:55 |
Last Modified: | 17 Jan 2018 10:22 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-564-7-443 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IOS Press |
Identification Number: | 10.3233/978-1-61499-564-7-443 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:86602 |