ESR MR Safety and Quality Working Group Session
MR 5 - MR quality: what, why, and how
Lectures
1
Chairpersons' introduction
03:00Vítor Manuel F. Silva, Porto / PT, Johanna Maria Lieb, Basel / CH
2
What is MRI quality and how do you assess it?
19:00Simone Busoni, Firenze / IT
3
How to improve the quality and the value of the MR imaging process
19:00Ruth Tuura O’Gorman, Zurich / CH
4
Identifying imaging artefacts and optimising the acquisition
19:00Vítor Manuel F. Silva, Porto / PT
3 min
Chairpersons' introduction
Vítor Manuel F. Silva, Porto / Portugal
Johanna Maria Lieb, Basel / Switzerland
Johanna Maria Lieb, Basel / Switzerland
19 min
What is MRI quality and how do you assess it?
Simone Busoni, Firenze / Italy
1. To learn the fundamental aspects of MRI quality, including image acquisition, technical parameters, image artefacts, and overall image interpretation.
2. To appreciate the importance of comprehensive quality assessment in MRI, considering both technical aspects (e.g., image resolution, signal-to-noise ratio) and clinical relevance (e.g., diagnostic accuracy, impact on patient management).
3. To understand the methodologies and tools available for assessing MRI quality, such as objective metrics, visual evaluation, and quality assurance programmes, and their role in ensuring reliable and high-quality imaging outcomes.
2. To appreciate the importance of comprehensive quality assessment in MRI, considering both technical aspects (e.g., image resolution, signal-to-noise ratio) and clinical relevance (e.g., diagnostic accuracy, impact on patient management).
3. To understand the methodologies and tools available for assessing MRI quality, such as objective metrics, visual evaluation, and quality assurance programmes, and their role in ensuring reliable and high-quality imaging outcomes.
19 min
How to improve the quality and the value of the MR imaging process
Ruth Tuura O’Gorman, Zurich / Switzerland
1. To learn the significance of multidisciplinary collaboration between radiographers, radiologists, and physicists in optimising the MR imaging process and enhancing patient outcomes.
2. To appreciate the value of a coordinated MR quality assessment programme that involves teamwork, regular communication, and shared responsibilities among the key stakeholders.
3. To understand the practical strategies and best practices for implementing a collaborative approach, including standardised protocols, continuous education, and quality improvement initiatives, to improve the overall quality and value of MR imaging for patients.
2. To appreciate the value of a coordinated MR quality assessment programme that involves teamwork, regular communication, and shared responsibilities among the key stakeholders.
3. To understand the practical strategies and best practices for implementing a collaborative approach, including standardised protocols, continuous education, and quality improvement initiatives, to improve the overall quality and value of MR imaging for patients.
19 min
Identifying imaging artefacts and optimising the acquisition
Vítor Manuel F. Silva, Porto / Portugal
1. To learn practical techniques for identifying and minimising image artefacts in MRI, including common sources of artefacts and troubleshooting strategies.
2. To appreciate the impact of optimising image resolution, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and contrast on diagnostic image quality and the clinical interpretation of MR images.
3. To understand the practical considerations and technical parameters involved in optimising resolution, SNR, and contrast, along with the trade-offs and potential limitations associated.
2. To appreciate the impact of optimising image resolution, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and contrast on diagnostic image quality and the clinical interpretation of MR images.
3. To understand the practical considerations and technical parameters involved in optimising resolution, SNR, and contrast, along with the trade-offs and potential limitations associated.