• Korean Journal of Digital Imaging in Medicine
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.132-139
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• 1996

The clinical implementation and management of a centralized PACS for efficient softcopy operation is presented. Exam requests from OS, NS, NR, ER and ICUs which account for 50% of all radiological exams are read and archived in PACS. PACS is a clinical tool used by the radiologists and clinicians in daily practice, and without their full support and cooperation, PACS would Indeed be impossible to manage.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.247-253
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• 2009

PACS(Picture archiving communication system) is a system that enables medical images such as X -ray, CT, MRI, PET to be stored electronically viewed on computer screens so that doctors and other authorized people can access search the information as needed. But if they are not in hospital area for example on holiday or at night, that are not able to access the PACS system instantly. We have to solve this problem for more efficient patient care. So we try to suggest a method that use the PDA system that wireless LAN and CDMA cellular phone are equipped. This system may help to access easier to PACS system regardless of the location and can also attribute the development of telemedicne.

• Korean Journal of Digital Imaging in Medicine
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.78-84
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• 2002

To evaluate the relative time required to perform a CT(computed tomography) examination in a filmless versus a film-based system and helical versus nonhelical studies. Time and Motion studies were performed in 175 consecutive CT examinations. Images from 85 examinations were electronically transferred to a PACS, and 90 were printed to film. The time required to obtain and electronically transfer the images or print the images to film and make the current and previous studies available to the radiologists for interpretation was recorded. The time required for a radiological technologist to complete a CT examination was reduced by 43% with the PACS compared with the film-based system and nonhelical was reduced 10-20% with helical studies. This reduction was due to the elimination of a transfer and printing, such as the printing at window or level settings. The use of PACS can result in the elimination of time tasks for the radiological technologist, resulting in marked reduction in examination time. This reduction can result in decreased cost and increased productivity in PACS operation.

• The Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.47-52
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• 2011

Purpose: Facilities use own sever or mini PACS system for storage and analysis of the PET/CT data. Mini PACS can storage scan data as well as measuring SUV. Therefore, the study was performed to confirm whether or not measured SUV on mini PACS is measured equally on PET/CT workstation. Materials and Methods: In February 2011, 30 patients who were performed $^{18}F$-FDG wholebody PET/CT scan in Biograph 16, Biograph 40 and Discovery Ste 8 were enrolled. First, using each workstation, SUV in liver and aorta of mediastinum level was measured. Second, using mini PACS, SUV was measured by same method. Result: The correlation coefficient of SUV in liver between PET/CT scanner and min PACS in Biograph 16, Biograph 40, Discovery Ste 8 was 0.99, 0.98, 0.64 respectably, the correlation coefficient of SUV in aorta was 0.98, 0.98, 0.66, and these were showed positive correlation coefficient. Difference of SUV between Biograph workstation and mini PACS was not showed statistical significant difference at 5% level of significance. Difference of SUV between Discovery Ste 8 workstation and mini PACS was showed statistical significant difference at 5% level of significance. Conclusion: In case that patient was scanned by the other scanner, if the correction of SUV formula in mini PACS for each scanners is performed, mini PACS will be usefully used to provide consistently quantitative assessment.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.143-149
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• 2012

Today each hospital is trend that change rapidly by up to date, digitization and introducing newest medical treatment equipment. So, we introduce new CR system and supplement film system's shortcoming and PACS, EMR, RTP system's network that is using in hospital harmoniously and accomplish quality improvement of medical treatment and service elevation about business efficiency enlargement and patient Accordingly, we wish to introduce our case that integrate reflex that happen with radiation oncology here upon to PACS using CR system and estimate the availability. We measured that is Gantry, Collimator Star Shot, Light vs. Radiation, HDR QA(Dwell position accuracy) with Medical LINAC(MEVATRON-MX) Then, PACS was implemented on the digital images on the monitor that can be confirmed through the QA. Also, for cooperation with OCS system that is using from present source and impose code that need in treatment in each treatment, did so that Order that connect to network, input to CR may appear, did so that can solve support data mistake (active Pinacle's case supports DICOM3 file from present source but PACS does not support DICOM3 files.) of Pinacle and PACS that is Planning System and look at Planning premier in PACS. All image and data constructed integration to PACS as can refer and conduct premier in Hospital anywhere using CR system. Use Dosimetry IP in Filmless environment and QA's trial such as Light/Radition field size correspondence, gantry rotation axis' accuracy, collimator rotation axis' accuracy, brachy therapy's Dwell position check is available. Business efficiency by decrease and so on of unnecessary human strength consumption was augmented accordingly with session shortening as that integrate premier that is neted with radiation oncology using CR system to PACS. and for the future patient information security is essential.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.8 no.12
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• pp.322-333
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• 2008

This research examined use rate and profitability of equipment in hospital scale with about 500 beds to present data including to review before introducing PACS with the checklist included in preparation and proposal based on expected profit suggested by operation department and cost and use rate of the expensive medical equipment were analyzed. It was proved that profit was generated in the research subject hospital if PACS is introduced. Three to five year of lease is proper for the purchase method of medical equipment. Profit after two year of use will surpass investment cost and generate clear profit. Based on the profit generated from operation of radiology department, the purchase amount to introduce PACS at the hospital will be retrieved after about 1.9 years for the investment. The number of reshoot test at radiology department will be decreased and film, development, and fixer will not be necessary to buy so the operation cost will be reduced. Moreover, other than actual profit increased, the hospital can improve its reputation and employees can reduce their works and get better working environment with less stress. Their job satisfaction will be increased so they can improve service quality and it is good for marketing strategy of the hospital. As a result of this research, it was proved that the small and general hospital should have expected profit with introduction of PACS and analyze its contribution to treatment service and profit after the purchase. Then, the hospital should make a proposal for introduction of the medical equipment and establish effective operation plan.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.31 no.4
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• pp.347-353
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• 2008

This study is to prepare an evaluation standard about personal information protection and security management of a medical institution and to build up a grade standard of evaluation in PACS environment. We built up evaluation index based on 10 detailed items in four big categories (political security, technical security, data management security and physical security) by referring to ISO17799 (BS 7799), HIPPA (Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) and domestic medical law. We have investigated at the thirty places where medical facility with the extracted security criteria and security evaluation index. Average score of physical security list, one of the big categories, was 18.5/20 (93%) at all medical institutions. Political security score was 18.5/30 (62%), data management security score was 12/20 (60%) and technical security score was 17.5/30 (58%). Therefore, security evaluation score was average 67 in 30 general hospitals, which was 4th level. The results showed that it is necessary to establish evaluation and management standard about personal information protection and security consciousness which are weak in PACS environment.

• Proceedings of the KAIS Fall Conference
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• 2010.11b
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• pp.992-995
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• 2010

본 연구는 기존의 필름 운영체계에서 PACS 운영체계로 전환 시 업무 변화에 따른 보건소 구성원 간의 인식을 조사하고 이들이 가지고 있는 새로운 업무에 대한 저항감을 줄여 새로운 시스템 도입에 적극적으로 적응할 수 있도록 하여 업무의 효율성을 높일 수 있는 기초 자료를 제공하고자 시행하였다. 연구기간은 2009년 6월1일부터 2009년 12월 16일까지이며 연구방법은 대전, 충남북에 소재하고 있는 필름운영체계에서 PACS 체계로 바뀐 보건소의 의사, 방사선사, 간호사, 기타 직종을 대상으로 하였으며 70부의 설문이 분석에 사용되었다. 임상적 유용성 인식은 방사선사(2.8) > 의사(2.7) > 간호사(2.4) > 기타(2.0)로 모든 직종이 향상된 것으로 인식하고 있었으며 PACS 가 필름시스템 보다 임상적으로 사용자 편리서, 접근 용이성 등이 모두 우수하며 임상적으로 유용하다고 답했다. 업무변화 및 효율성 인식은 방사선사(3.2) > 간호사(2.0) > 의사(1.988) > 기타(1.983) 순으로 직종별 차이를 보여 PACS 운영이후 업무가 효율적으로 변화되었다고 인식하고 있었다. 진료 및 근무환경 인식은 방사선사(3.6) > 의사(3.2) > 간호사(3.1) > 기타(3.0) 순으로 진료 및 근무환경이 향상되었다고 답했다. 교육적절성에 관한 인식은 기타(3.5) >간호사(3.0) > 의사(2.8) > 방사선사(2.5) 순으로 직종별 차이를 보였다. 적응 및 만족도 인식에서는 방사선사(2.9) > 기타(1.7) > 간호사(1.6) > 의사(1.5) 순으로 직종별 차이를 보였으며 PACS 운영이후 사용자의 적응도와 만족도가 높다는 것을 알 수가 있었다. 병원정보시스템의 핵심인 PACS 도입과 같은 보건소정보화 과정에서의 보건소 구성원의 인식을 알아본 결과, 임상적 유용성 인식, 교육 적절성에 관한 인식에서는 근무 년 수가 적을수록, 유용성이 높다고 했으며, 업무 변화 및 효율성 인식, 진료 및 근무환경 인식, 적응 및 만족도 의식에서는 근무 연수가 길수록 유용성이 높다고 인식하고 있었다. 성별에 따른 임상적 유용성 인식과 업무 변화 및 효율성 인식에서는 남자가 여자보다 유용하다고 인식하고 있었다. 연령별 차이에 따른 임상적 유용성 인식, 업무 변화 및 효율성 인식, 진료 및 근무 환경 인식은 40대 이상에서 높다고 인식하였다. PACS 도입으로 인해 보건소 구성원의 거부반응과 같은 저항감이나 부담감, 소극적 참여의지 등의 태도나 인식이 예상되었으나 연구 결과 대체적으로 모두 긍정적으로 인식하였으며 PACS가 보건소 구성원들에게 기존 필름체계를 대체할 수 있는 수단으로 유용하게 인식하고 있었다. 다만 본 연구결과는 향후 새로운 PACS 도입 시 성공적인 운영을 위해 직종에 따른 정보 제공 및 맞춤형 훈련 교육이 필요함을 시사하고 있다.

• Proceedings of the KAIS Fall Conference
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.72-75
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• 2012

본 연구는 2011년 8월 12일부터 8월 17일까지 일개 광역시에 대학병원에서 근무하는 안과인턴, 레지던트, 전문의, 방사선사, 안경사, 간호사를 대상으로 안과 PACS의 지능형 영상진단 및 치료지원 시스템 구축을 위한 사용자 요구도 조사를 실시하였다. 구성 대상은 의사 7명(38.9%), 의료기술직 4명(22.2%) 간호사 3명(16.7%), 기타 4명(22.2%)로 나타났다. 안과 PACS 도입 시 가장 중요한 부분으로 8(44.4%)명이 편리성이라고 하였고, 안과 PACS Viewer 중요분야는 9(50.0%)명이 편리한 기능이라고 하였다. 안과 PACS Viewer 필요분야에서 가장 필요한 분야는 14(77.8%)명이 망막분야라고 하였다. 이는 망막 검사의 대부분이 영상을 이용한 진단이 활용되어 있어 나타나 결과로 볼 수 있었다. 안과 PACS Viewer의 환경 관련 문항에서 검사 환자 리스트에서 가장 중요한 것은 생년월일, 부위 ,장비명이었으며, Annotation 및 사진 편집기능에서는 길이측정, 선 및 화살표 삽입, 글자입력으로 진료 및 치료에 직접적인 영향을 미치는 부분을 가장 중요한 환경 구성으로 응답하였다. 안과 PACS의 지능형 영상진단 및 치료에 대한 지원 시스템 구성은 기존 PACS에서 이루어져 있는 Viewer 형태의 UI 구성보다는 더 세밀하고 정확한 진단을 요하는 길이, marking, 장비의 특성, Color Palette 변화, Multi Modality Image Display를 요구하고 있다. 앞으로 방사선 분야의 기존 Viewer 형태의 PACS UI 구성보다는 각 분야에 맞는 PACS UI를 구축함으로써 더 정확하고 지능화된 영상 진단 및 치료 지원을 할 수 있어야 하겠다.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.299-308
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• 2018

This study focused on the fact that medical images that are issued at different hospitals may affect image quality on PACS when different software is used. A university hospital image was copied to the DICOM file and registered on the PACS of the university hospital B. The capacity and image quality of the software used in the university hospital were evaluated by SNR, CNR and histogram. As the compression ratio increased, SNR and CNR tended to decrease. Note that Lossless Compression decreased the data size by half compared to No Compression, but SNR and CNR did not change. As a result of the histogram analysis, the information loss due to the underflow phenomenon was conspicuous. When moving to another hospital, No compression or lossless compression method should be used. In conclusion, it is useful to use the lossless compression method, considering waiting time and economic efficiency in uploading.