Accuracy of remote chest X-ray interpretation using google glass technology

Abstract Objectives We sought to explore the accuracy of remote chest x-ray reading using hands-free, wearable technology (Google Glass, Google, Mountain View, California). Methods We compared interpretation of twelve chest x-rays with 23 major cardiopulmonary findings by faculty and fellows from ca...

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Published in:International journal of cardiology 2016-09, Vol.219, p.38-40
Main Authors: Spaedy, Emily, Christakopoulos, Georgios E, Tarar, Muhammad Nauman J, Christopoulos, Georgios, Rangan, Bavana V, Roesle, Michele, Ochoa, Cristhiaan D, Yarbrough, William, Banerjee, Subhash, Brilakis, Emmanouil S
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Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiovascular
Cell Phone - standards
Chest X-ray
Humans
Interpretation
Novel technology
Radiography, Thoracic - methods
Radiography, Thoracic - standards
Radiologists - standards
Telemedicine
Telemedicine - methods
Telemedicine - standards
X-Rays
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Summary:Abstract Objectives We sought to explore the accuracy of remote chest x-ray reading using hands-free, wearable technology (Google Glass, Google, Mountain View, California). Methods We compared interpretation of twelve chest x-rays with 23 major cardiopulmonary findings by faculty and fellows from cardiology, radiology, and pulmonary-critical care via: (1) viewing the chest x-ray image on the Google Glass screen; (2) viewing a photograph of the chest x-ray taken using Google Glass and interpreted on a mobile device; (3) viewing the original chest x-ray on a desktop computer screen. One point was given for identification of each correct finding and a subjective rating of user experience was recorded. Results Fifteen physicians (5 faculty and 10 fellows) participated. The average chest x-ray reading score (maximum 23 points) as viewed through the Google Glass, Google Glass photograph on a mobile device, and the original x-ray viewed on a desktop computer was 14.1 ± 2.2, 18.5 ± 1.5 and 21.3 ± 1.7, respectively (p < 0.0001 between Google Glass and mobile device, p < 0.0001 between Google Glass and desktop computer and p = 0.0004 between mobile device and desktop computer). Of 15 physicians, 11 (73.3%) felt confident in detecting findings using the photograph taken by Google Glass as viewed on a mobile device. Conclusion Remote chest X-ray interpretation using hands-free, wearable technology (Google Glass) is less accurate than interpretation using a desktop computer or a mobile device, suggesting that further technical improvements are needed before widespread application of this novel technology.
ISSN:0167-5273
1874-1754
DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.05.070