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Analytics Dashboard for Safety Screening of Implantable Medical Devices Prior to Magnetic Resonance Imaging

  • By

  • Ee Chin Teo

  • Hsin-Yu Jen

  • Eric Fang

  • Yonghan Ting

  • Andrew Makmur

  • James Hallinan

  • September 23, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Analytics Dashboard for Safety Screening of Implantable Medical Devices Prior to Magnetic Resonance Imaging

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionSafety screening of implantable medical devices
Key MechanismsUtilizes a dashboard for data analysis and keyword matching to identify devices prior to MRI.
Target PopulationPatients with implantable medical devices requiring MRI.
Care SettingRadiology departments performing MRI examinations.

Key Highlights

  • Dashboard improves efficiency in MRI safety screening.
  • 98% reduction in workload for radiographers post-implementation.
  • Near-perfect negative predictive value for identifying patients without devices.
  • Survey results indicate high user satisfaction with the dashboard.
  • Operational consequences tracked over a 1-year period.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Mandatory in-person safety interviewing and physical verification by a radiographer.

Management

  • Use of a dashboard for pre-MRI safety screening to enhance workflow.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Track device-related events and operational consequences post-implementation.

Risks

  • Automation bias due to inability to interpret unstructured notes or verify device removal.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients with various implantable devices.

Dashboard supports targeted triage and reduces cognitive overload for radiographers.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Continue established safety protocols alongside dashboard use.
  • Ensure multidisciplinary coordination to reduce disruptions.

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