BESTIES Literature Review 24-26 - Using medical images for research. A narrative review of image quality considerations and their implications for image de-identification and governance.

Key Points

• This review examines the quality of medical images used in research and the associated governance challenges. It aims to articulate considerations for de-identification of medical images.
• Conducted a narrative literature review focusing on image quality considerations and governance implications.
• Explored various aspects of de-identification methods relevant to medical imaging research.
• Identified key factors impacting image quality that affect research outcomes.
• Highlighted the importance of governance in ensuring ethical use of medical images.
• Discussed implications for de-identification processes to maintain patient privacy.