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The use of computer aided detection tools in screening mammography : a multidisciplinary investigation

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Alberdi, E., Povyakalo, A. A., Strigini, L., Ayton, P., Hartswood, Mark, Procter, Rob and Slack, Roger (2005) The use of computer aided detection tools in screening mammography : a multidisciplinary investigation. British Journal of Radiology, Vol.78 . S31-S40. doi:10.1259/bjr/37646417 ISSN 0007-1285.

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Abstract

We summarise a set of analyses and studies conducted to assess the effects of the use of a computer-aided detection (CAD) tool in breast screening. We have used an interdisciplinary approach that combines: (a) statistical analyses inspired by reliability modelling in engineering; (b) experimental studies of decisions of mammography experts using the tool, interpreted in the light of human factors psychology; and (c) ethnographic observations of the use of the tool both in trial conditions and in everyday screening practice. Our investigations have shown patterns of human behaviour and effects of computer-based advice that would not have been revealed by a standard clinical trial approach. For example, we found that the negligible measured effect of CAD could be explained by a range of effects on experts' decisions, beneficial in some cases and detrimental in others. There is some evidence of the latter effects being due to the experts using the computer tool differently from the intentions of the developers. We integrate insights from the different pieces of evidence and highlight their implications for the design, evaluation and deployment of this sort of computer tool.

Item Type: Journal Article
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science
Journal or Publication Title: British Journal of Radiology
Publisher: British Institute of Radiology
ISSN: 0007-1285
Official Date: 2005
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Volume: Vol.78
Page Range: S31-S40
DOI: 10.1259/bjr/37646417
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
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