Trends in Medical Imaging Safety Incidents: A Retrospective Analysis of Contributing Factors
Objectives: Patient safety is a cornerstone of healthcare quality, with incident reporting systems essential for fostering a safety culture. Despite the critical role of medical imaging, safety incidents remain a persistent challenge. This study analyzes trends and contributing factors in imaging sa...
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| author | Ibrahim P. Hussin Sumayah Jaha Fahad M. Al Mutairi Mubarak K. Hilaby Ayman Ahmad Yasser H. Hadi Marites C. Hussin |
| author_facet | Ibrahim P. Hussin Sumayah Jaha Fahad M. Al Mutairi Mubarak K. Hilaby Ayman Ahmad Yasser H. Hadi Marites C. Hussin |
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Patient safety is a cornerstone of healthcare quality, with incident reporting systems essential for fostering a safety culture. Despite the critical role of medical imaging, safety incidents remain a persistent challenge. This study analyzes trends and contributing factors in imaging safety incidents utilizing electronic occurrence variance reporting (OVR) data to identify patterns and recommend improvements.
Methods:
Data from the medical imaging department of a tertiary medical center’s OVR system were analyzed for incidents reported between 2021 and 2023. Incidents were categorized into four types: staff-related, equipment-related, intravenous access and administration–related, and patient-related events. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics to assess the frequencies and types of incidents, Pearson’s correlation to evaluate the relationship between incident frequency and severity, and a one-sample t-test to identify changes in incident frequency over the study period.
Results:
Staff-related incidents declined from 76.47% in 2021 to 61.54% in 2023 (P = 0.02), whereas equipment-related incidents increased significantly from 10.29% to 24.62% (P = 0.03). Miscommunication emerged as the primary factor in staff-related incidents. While statistical analysis showed no significant correlation between incident frequency and severity (P = 0.536), a significant difference in incident frequency across the years was observed (P = 0.009). The rise in minor and moderate risk levels over time highlights the need for targeted risk management strategies.
Conclusion:
By analyzing trends in medical imaging safety incidents, this study provides actionable strategies to minimize risks and improve patient safety. Sustained efforts in communication, process optimization, and the cultivation of a safety-oriented culture are critical for preventing future incidents. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bb0bd65f73404bc488dcded8308c0eec2025-08-21T05:12:37ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsDr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal2666-819X2590-33492025-04-017210110710.4103/DSHMJ.DSHMJ_11_25Trends in Medical Imaging Safety Incidents: A Retrospective Analysis of Contributing FactorsIbrahim P. HussinSumayah JahaFahad M. Al MutairiMubarak K. HilabyAyman AhmadYasser H. HadiMarites C. HussinObjectives: Patient safety is a cornerstone of healthcare quality, with incident reporting systems essential for fostering a safety culture. Despite the critical role of medical imaging, safety incidents remain a persistent challenge. This study analyzes trends and contributing factors in imaging safety incidents utilizing electronic occurrence variance reporting (OVR) data to identify patterns and recommend improvements. Methods: Data from the medical imaging department of a tertiary medical center’s OVR system were analyzed for incidents reported between 2021 and 2023. Incidents were categorized into four types: staff-related, equipment-related, intravenous access and administration–related, and patient-related events. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics to assess the frequencies and types of incidents, Pearson’s correlation to evaluate the relationship between incident frequency and severity, and a one-sample t-test to identify changes in incident frequency over the study period. Results: Staff-related incidents declined from 76.47% in 2021 to 61.54% in 2023 (P = 0.02), whereas equipment-related incidents increased significantly from 10.29% to 24.62% (P = 0.03). Miscommunication emerged as the primary factor in staff-related incidents. While statistical analysis showed no significant correlation between incident frequency and severity (P = 0.536), a significant difference in incident frequency across the years was observed (P = 0.009). The rise in minor and moderate risk levels over time highlights the need for targeted risk management strategies. Conclusion: By analyzing trends in medical imaging safety incidents, this study provides actionable strategies to minimize risks and improve patient safety. Sustained efforts in communication, process optimization, and the cultivation of a safety-oriented culture are critical for preventing future incidents.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/DSHMJ.DSHMJ_11_25incident reportingmedical imagingpatient safetyradiologyrisk management |
| spellingShingle | Ibrahim P. Hussin Sumayah Jaha Fahad M. Al Mutairi Mubarak K. Hilaby Ayman Ahmad Yasser H. Hadi Marites C. Hussin Trends in Medical Imaging Safety Incidents: A Retrospective Analysis of Contributing Factors Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal incident reporting medical imaging patient safety radiology risk management |
| title | Trends in Medical Imaging Safety Incidents: A Retrospective Analysis of Contributing Factors |
| title_full | Trends in Medical Imaging Safety Incidents: A Retrospective Analysis of Contributing Factors |
| title_fullStr | Trends in Medical Imaging Safety Incidents: A Retrospective Analysis of Contributing Factors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Trends in Medical Imaging Safety Incidents: A Retrospective Analysis of Contributing Factors |
| title_short | Trends in Medical Imaging Safety Incidents: A Retrospective Analysis of Contributing Factors |
| title_sort | trends in medical imaging safety incidents a retrospective analysis of contributing factors |
| topic | incident reporting medical imaging patient safety radiology risk management |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/DSHMJ.DSHMJ_11_25 |
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