Radiology and Medical Imaging Services Utilization
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Comprehensive diagnostic imaging service utilization data covering 387 records across multiple health facilities with detailed breakdown by examination type and facility category. Contains information on 16 different types of radiology examinations from basic X-rays to advanced imaging procedures across 7 facility types.
Data structure includes: - Geographic disaggregation (Province, District level) - Facility type classification (7 facility types from health centers to specialized hospitals) - Examination type categorization (16 imaging modalities and procedures) - Service volume data (total examinations performed by type and facility) - Specialized diagnostic service coverage across different levels of care - Medical imaging capacity and utilization patterns by geographic area
Data Dictionary
| Column | Type | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province | text | ||
| District | text | ||
| Type | text | ||
| Exam | text | ||
| Total | text |
Additional Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseline Year | 2020 |
| Cover Image File | <FileStorage: '' ('application/octet-stream')> |
| Data Source | Rwanda Ministry of Health Health Management Information System (HMIS), Radiology Department Reports, Medical Imaging Service Records, Hospital Information Systems |
| Dimensions | - Geographic level (National, Provincial, District) - Administrative units (Provinces, Districts across the country) - Facility types (District Hospital, Specialized Hospital, Referral Hospital, Provincial Hospital, etc.) - Imaging modalities (X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Mammography) - Examination types (Chest X-ray, Bone X-ray, Abdominal imaging, Cardiac imaging, etc.) - Service complexity (Basic imaging, Advanced imaging, Interventional procedures) - Patient categories (Outpatient, Inpatient, Emergency, Referral cases) - Equipment availability (Fixed equipment, Mobile units, Specialized imaging centers) |
| Indicator Code | RW-HSI-UA-RAD-001 |
| Indicator Unit | Number of radiology examinations by type and facility |
| Methodology | Data collected through comprehensive radiology service reporting system with detailed examination categorization: RADIOLOGY SERVICE CLASSIFICATION: - Standardized imaging procedure classification aligned with international standards - Examination type categorization by anatomical region and imaging modality - Service complexity levels from basic X-rays to advanced interventional procedures - Equipment-based service classification and capacity assessment - Clinical indication and referral pattern documentation MEDICAL IMAGING REPORTING SYSTEM: - Monthly radiology service utilization reporting from all equipped facilities - Facility-level data collection through radiology department registers - District and provincial consolidation of imaging service data - National HMIS integration for comprehensive service utilization tracking - Cross-validation between equipment inventory and service delivery records DATA COLLECTION AND VALIDATION: - Real-time examination logging through radiology information systems - Monthly facility report submission with examination type breakdown - Quarterly imaging service capacity and utilization assessments - Annual facility audit of radiology equipment and service delivery - Cross-reference between patient records and imaging examination logs FACILITY CAPACITY AND EQUIPMENT ASSESSMENT: - Radiology equipment inventory and functionality status tracking - Imaging modality availability and operational capacity assessment - Technical staff availability and qualification verification - Service delivery capacity and throughput evaluation - Geographic accessibility and referral pattern analysis UTILIZATION INDICATORS CALCULATION: - Examination rates per facility type and imaging modality - Service utilization patterns and seasonal variation analysis - Facility capacity utilization and equipment efficiency assessment - Geographic access to specialized imaging services evaluation - Referral pattern analysis and service delivery optimization QUALITY ASSURANCE: - Monthly data validation and consistency checks at facility level - Quarterly supervision visits and radiology service quality assessment - Annual external audit and verification of imaging service reports - Equipment calibration and quality control program integration - Continuous training and capacity building for radiology staff and data collectors |
| Reporting Org | Rwanda Ministry of Health |
| Value Type | value |