Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Kjelle, Elin"
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Characterizing and quantifying low-value diagnostic imaging internationally: a scoping review
Kjelle, Elin; Andersen, Eivind Richter; Krokeide, Arne Magnus Hvalbye; Soril, Lesley J.J.; van Bodegom-Vos, Leti; Clement, Fiona M.; Hofmann, Bjørn Morten (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Inappropriate and wasteful use of health care resources is a common problem, constituting 10–34% of health services spending in the western world. Even though diagnostic imaging is vital for identifying correct ... -
Drivers for low-value imaging: a qualitative study of stakeholders’ perspectives in Norway
Brandsæter, Ingrid Øfsti; Andersen, Eivind Richter; Hofmann, Bjørn Morten; Kjelle, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background One kind of overutilization of diagnostic imaging is low-value imaging, i.e., imaging that does not lead to altered clinical pathways or improved health outcomes. Despite having well-documented extension and ... -
Increased magnetic resonance imaging in prostate cancer management—What are the outcomes?
Hofmann, Bjørn Morten; Haug, Erik Skaaheim; Andersen, Eivind Richter; Kjelle, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Increased attention to cancer care has instigated altered systems for screening, diagnosis, and management of various types of cancer, such as in the prostate. While such systems very likely have improved the quality of ... -
Interventions to reduce low-value imaging – a systematic review of interventions and outcomes
Kjelle, Elin; Andersen, Eivind Richter; Soril, Lesley J.J.; van Bodefom-Vos, Leti; Hofmann, Bjørn Morten (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background It is estimated that 20–50% of all radiological examinations are of low value. Many attempts have been made to reduce the use of low-value imaging. However, the comparative effectiveness of interventions to ... -
On the road from low to high-value care: Designing, implementing and evaluating a pilot intervention to reduce low-value imaging in Norway
Andersen, Eivind Richter (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2024:287, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Background The use of diagnostic imaging that does not contribute to improving patient health may be considered low value. Such examinations may result in delays for appropriate care and constitute potential risks in terms ... -
Reducing low-value radiological services in Norway –a qualitative multi-professional study on measures and facilitators for change
Andersen, Eivind Richter; Hofmann, Bjørn Morten; Kjelle, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Overuse, underuse, and significant variation in the utilisation of radiological services are well documented in the literature. Several radiological examinations are identified as low-value examinations as ... -
Reporting radiographers in Norway – A qualitative interview study
Berntsen, Astrid; Myklebust, Aud Mette; Kjelle, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction: A number of Norwegian radiographers have attended an advanced programme of educa- tion and training in musculoskeletal reporting, some in the UK and some in Norway. The aim of this study was to examine how ... -
Success factors for interventions to reduce low-value imaging. Six crucial lessons learned from a practical case study in Norway
Hofmann, Bjørn Morten; Andersen, Eivind Richter; Brandsæter, Ingrid Øfsti; Clement, Fiona; Elshaug, Adam G; Bryan, Stirling; Aslaksen, Aslak Bjarne; Hjørleifsson, Stefan; Lauritzen, Peter Mæhre; Johansen, Bente Kristin; Jarosch-von Schweder, Gregor Kai; Nomme, Fredrik; Kjelle, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Substantial overuse of health care services is identified and intensified efforts are incited to reduce low-value services in general and in imaging in particular. Objective To report crucial success factors ... -
The use of low-value imaging: the role of referral practice and access to imaging services in a representative area of Norway
Andersen, Eivind Richter; Brandsæter, Ingrid Øfsti; Hofmann, Bjørn Morten; Kjelle, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023) -
Variations in wait times for imaging services: a register-based study of self-reported wait times for specific examinations in Norway
Hofmann, Bjørn Morten; Brandsæter, Ingrid Øfsti; Kjelle, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background While the number of medical images has increased substantially, the demand has outpaced access, resulting in long wait times in many countries. Long wait times are a key problem for patient safety and quality ... -
Visualizing the Invisible: InvisibleWaste in Diagnostic Imaging
Hofmann, Bjørn Morten; Andersen, Eivind Richter; Kjelle, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)There is extensive waste in diagnostic imaging, at the same time as there are long waiting lists. While the problem of waste in diagnostics has been known for a long time, the problem persists. Accordingly, the objective ... -
What can we learn from the SARS-COV-2 pandemic about the value of specific radiological examinations?
Hofmann, Bjørn Morten; Andersen, Eivind Richter; Kjelle, Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background The SARS-COV-2 pandemic provides a natural intervention to assess practical priority setting and internal evaluation of specific health services, such as radiological services. Norway makes an excellent case ...