Picture archiving and communication system in Hokkaido University Hospital: Advantage and disadvantage of HU-PACS chest roentgenogram images in the outpatient clinic

Heuristic Evaluation of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)

Introduction: Poor User Interface design can be one of the probable reasons of users’ error and reduced incentive in using health information systems such as PACS. Heuristic evaluation is one the methods for assuring the proper user interface design of health information systems such as PACS. Method: This study was a descriptive-analytic research conducted in 2019 through using Nielsen usabilit...

Heuristic Evaluation of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)

Introduction: Poor User Interface design can be one of the probable reasons of users’ error and reduced incentive in using health information systems such as PACS. Heuristic evaluation is one the methods for assuring the proper user interface design of health information systems such as PACS. Method: This study was a descriptive-analytic research conducted in 2019 through using Nielsen usabilit...

PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication System

Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) underwent a rapid development for the past 15 years, influenced by new technologies, faster network connections and other technical improvements. PACS handles different tasks, aimed to replace former film based medical images and the according workflows in hospitals and medical practices. In a PACS, images are acquired from medical imaging moda...

Users' Views on the Benefits of Using the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) in hospitals affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in 2016

Background & Aim: Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) is used for storing, retrieving and displaying medical images and transmitting electronic reports. One of the important factors in accepting this system is users. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the users' views on the benefits of using picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in hospitals affiliated with Mas...

Developing a Robust Multimedia Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)