EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DAILY QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM ON THE QUALITY OF RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGES IN THE RADIOLOGY INSTALLATION OF EFARINA PANGKALAN KERINCI GENERAL HOSPITAL
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https://doi.org/10.47652/metadata.v4i3.840Kata Kunci:
Radiography Quality Control, Image Quality, Diagnostic Radiology, General Hospital, Quantitative Study, Program Implementation.Abstrak
This study comprehensively evaluates the implementation of a daily quality control (QC) program on conventional radiographic image quality in the Radiology Department of Efarina General Hospital, Pangkalan Kerinci, driven by the crucial significance of image quality for accurate diagnosis and the challenges of QC implementation in a regional healthcare facility. Using a cross-sectional quantitative descriptive design, the study analyzed 100 radiographic images and personnel compliance data using a structured observation sheet, a validated VAS scale, and a reliable questionnaire, testing the hypothesis that consistent daily QC implementation is positively correlated with improved image quality. The results showed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.78, p < 0.001) between adherence to daily QC procedures and higher image quality (mean score 8.5 vs. 6.2), with the finding that exposure parameter verification and equipment functional testing were the most frequently overlooked aspects, yet personnel expressed positive perceptions of the program despite implementation challenges. In conclusion, the implementation of daily QC has a significant positive impact on image quality, but requires strengthening the monitoring system and ongoing training to optimize compliance. It provides theoretical and practical contributions to diagnostic radiology quality management, as well as recommendations for evaluating the impact of radiation doses and comparing them between facilities.
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