TU‐E‐L100E‐01: Image Quality Measurement Workshop

Achieving a high level of image quality is a notable goal of any medical imaging system. Over decades, there has been much research about the techniques for the assessment of image quality and the clinical relevance of its quantitative values. This workshop aims to define the common metrics of image quality, delineate practical techniques for their assessment, explore their utility in routine clinical practice, and suggest their importance in terms of overall patient care. The workshop further discusses some of the common pitfalls in the experimental assessment of image quality, define the limitations of the current metrics, and suggest new methods that can address some of the current limitations. Educational Objectives: 1. To define the common metrics of image quality in terms of resolution, noise, accuracy, and efficiency. 2. To describe the methods used to measure the MTF, NPS, and DQE of imaging systems. 3. To describe the common experimental challenges for the assessment of image quality. 4. To delineate the clinical relevance of the quantitative metrics of image quality. 5. To discuss the limitations of conventional metrics and define possible solutions. © 2007, American Association of Physicists in Medicine. All rights reserved.

Duke Scholars

Author Ehsan Samei Radiology