Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the reliability of WhatsApp in comparison to the images viewed on a workstation monitor (gold standard) for the identification and interpretation of radiographic images of jaw pathologies.
Methods: 150 panoramic radiographs were screened for the assessment of jaw pathologies in the workstation monitor. The radiographs were sent to two observers (Observer A and B) via WhatsApp® Messenger which were viewed independently on smartphones. A structured proforma was prepared to evaluate the radiographs for the presence or absence of various radiographic pathological characteristics.
Results: The reliability of WhatsApp for observers A and B concerning various characteristics like vital structures, pathological fractures, periodontal ligament widening, and root resorption indicated almost perfect agreement (0.8-0.97). The Kappa coefficients for WhatsApp for observers A and B for pre-categorized radiographic impressions were 0.95 and 0.97 which indicated almost perfect agreement.
Conclusion: WhatsApp based expert teleradiology consultation can be a suitable and effective alternative for radiographic interpretations.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 368-372 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 18-05-2021 |