Reduction in X-ray Retake Rate Using the Token Economy Method

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2023 May 18:302:486-487. doi: 10.3233/SHTI230183.

Abstract

Excessive retakes of X-ray images increase labor and material costs, as well as result in excess radiation exposure for patients and a long waiting time. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of the token economy method as a management method for reducing X-ray retake rate among radiology technicians. The results showed a 2.5% reduction in retake rate, indicating the effectiveness of our method. In addition, we suggest that the token-economy-based approach can be applied to other hospital management problems.

Keywords: Hospital Management; Token Economy; X-ray retakes.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Token Economy*
  • X-Rays