Observations on the results of multiple readings of chest films in coal miners' pneumoconiosis.

Bristol LJ; Dessen EL; Felson B; Linton OW; Morgan WK; Pendergrass EP; Reger RB

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Observations on the results of multiple readings of chest films in coal miners' pneumoconiosis.

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1973/10/01
By Bristol LJ ; Dessen EL ; Felson B ; ...

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Bristol LJ ; Dessen EL ; Felson B ; Linton OW ; Morgan WK ; Pendergrass EP ; Reger RB
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The authors studied the influence of multiple readings of X-ray films according to the NIOSH criteria on the problem of detecting and evaluating coal workers' pneumoconiosis. There was an unexpected disagreement between three groups of readers, based on (a) poor film quality, (b) lack of experience with the classification systems employed, and (c) lack of familiarity with the roentgen manifestations of the disease. It is hoped that future surveys may be improved by films of higher quality and by a heightened awareness of the roentgen signs and symptoms of pneumoconiosis among physicians. [Description provided by NIOSH]
Subjects:

Diagnosis Epidemiology Lung Lung Diseases Occupational Health Radiation Radiography Respiratory System Respiratory Tract Diseases Safety
Keywords:

Author Keywords: Pneumoconiosis Chest-X-rays Diagnostic-techniques Interpretation Legislation Lung-lesions Medical-examinations NIOSH-Author Radiographs Reliability-assurance Respiratory-system-disorders
ISSN:

0033-8419
Document Type:

Text
Genre:

Journal Article
CIO:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Topic:

Workplace Safety & Health
Location:

North America
Pages in Document:

19-23
Volume:

109
Issue:

1
NIOSHTIC Number:

nn:00023871
Citation:

Radiology 1973 Oct; 109(1):19-23
Federal Fiscal Year:

1974
NORA Priority Area:

Pulmonary System Disorders
Peer Reviewed:

True
Source Full Name:

Radiology
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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