Accuracy of remote chest X-ray interpretation using Google Glass technology

作者:Spaedy Emily; Christakopoulos Georgios E; Tarar Muhammad Nauman J; Christopoulos Georgios; Rangan Bavana V; Roesle Michele; Ochoa Cristhiaan D; Yarbrough William; Banerjee Subhash; Brilakis Emmanouil S*
来源:International Journal of Cardiology, 2016, 219: 38-40.
DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.05.070

摘要

Objectives: We sought to explore the accuracy of remote chest X-ray reading using hands-free, wearable technology (Google Glass, Google, Mountain View, California). Methods: We compared interpretation of twelve chest X-rays with 23 major cardiopulmonary findings by faculty and fellows from cardiology, radiology, and pulmonary-critical care via: (1) viewing the chest X-ray image on the Google Glass screen; (2) viewing a photograph of the chest X-ray taken using Google Glass and interpreted on a mobile device; (3) viewing the original chest X-ray on a desktop computer screen. One point was given for identification of each correct finding and a subjective rating of user experience was recorded. Results: Fifteen physicians (5 faculty and 10 fellows) participated. The average chest X-ray reading score (maximum 23 points) as viewed through the Google Glass, Google Glass photograph on a mobile device, and the original X-ray viewed on a desktop computer was 14.1 +/- 2.2, 18.5 +/- 1.5 and 21.3 +/- 1.7, respectively (p < 0.0001 between Google Glass and mobile device, p < 0.0001 between Google Glass and desktop computer and p = 0.0004 between mobile device and desktop computer). Of 15 physicians, 11 (73.3%) felt confident in detecting findings using the photograph taken by Google Glass as viewed on a mobile device. Conclusion: Remote chest X-ray interpretation using hands-free, wearable technology (Google Glass) is less accurate than interpretation using a desktop computer or a mobile device, suggesting that further technical improvements are needed before widespread application of this novel technology.

  • 出版日期2016-9-15