How to Establish a Cost-Effective Mobile Mammography Program

作者:Carkaci Selin*; Geiser William R; Adrada Beatriz E; Marquez Cindy; Whitman Gary J
来源:American Journal of Roentgenology, 2013, 201(5): W691-W697.
DOI:10.2214/AJR.12.9825

摘要

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to describe how to establish a cost-effective mobile mammography program on the basis of examples from a 20-year experience with film-screen and digital mammography units. %26lt;br%26gt;CONCLUSION. Mobile mammography programs can reduce many barriers to breast cancer screening faced by medically underserved women. Finding and maintaining resources, having appropriate equipment and infrastructure, and having a dedicated team with an efficient workflow are the key elements of establishing a cost-effective mobile mammography program.

  • 出版日期2013-11