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Abstract #5300

A PILOT STUDY TO INVESTIGATE MORE SUSTAINABLE METHODS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO MRI IMAGES IN LOW- & MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES (LMICs)

Ivy Anyango Ohuma1, Cliff Mokua2, Jackline Wairimu Thairu2, Kelvin Murithi Njeru2, Shawna Farhuqason3, and Perpetual Nyokabi Kung'u4
1AIC CURE Children's Hospital of Kenya., Nairobi, Kenya, 2Radiology, Sonar Imaging Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, 3Australian National Imaging Facility, Melbourne, Australia, 4Radiology, KCB Clinic, Nairobi, Kenya

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Motivation: Laser films, though traditional for MRI image display, are expensive, necessitating more affordable alternatives.

Goal(s): To evaluate the affordability and opinions across physicians and radiographers on the use of glossy paper & QR codes as alternative methods to laser films for MRI images.

Approach: A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect feedback on various media and cost data for the three options calculated based on 1,000 patients.

Results: QR codes are 8 times cheaper than laser films, glossy paper costs half as much. Physicians and radiographers equally prefer laser film & QR codes, each at 38% & 40% respectively. 23% physicians, 20% radiographers prefer glossy paper.

Impact: This study finds that QR codes and glossy paper are cost-effective and reliable for image transmission and that there is a willingness to accept the aforementioned alternative media.

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