Survey reveals diverse MRI QA/QC practices in Europe, highlighting the need for standardization and improved training.
Key Points
The aim is to map the implementation of MRI quality assurance and quality control in Europe and identify areas needing improvement.
Anonymous survey distributed from October to December 2024 via various medical societies.
Survey addressed five categories: participant characteristics, national QA/QC guidelines, local organization for MRI QA, and local imaging QC practices.
Responses from 269 healthcare professionals across 37 countries were collected.
52% of respondents were radiologists, 30% physicists, and 17% radiographers.
Few countries have mandated legislation for MRI QA/QC; most rely on voluntary guidelines.
There is strong consensus on the need for harmonized guidelines and accessible training for MRI QA/QC.