Combining Mobile Devices and Medical Workstations for Diagnostic Reading of Medical Images.

Abstract We propose a new concept for the combination of mobile multi-touch devices and diagnostic reading workstations to provide a workstation-grade reading experience of medical images with mobile devices. The patient-centric, workflow-oriented design links a mobile touch-device with dedicated diagnostic monitors and adapts the behavior and the presented content of the mobile device depending on the location and access permission level of the user. The design is based on a breast MRI reading system, exploring the suitability of touch interaction for diagnostic reading of MRI patient cases. We discuss the benefits for radiologist as well as possible challenges. Furthermore, we will describe the results of an informal evaluation of the prototype and a formal evaluation of the speed and precision of the indirect multi-touch gesture for measuring objects in image data.