Ryan Kelsch1, Md Saon2, Edward Sutherland2, Kurt Tech2, Sayf Al-Katib2. 1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Molecular Imaging, Beaumont Health, Royal Oak, MI. Electronic address: ryan.kelsch@beaumont.org. 2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Molecular Imaging, Beaumont Health, Royal Oak, MI.
Abstract
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: To compare preferences in reporting styles between radiologists and clinicians in structured vs unstructured reporting styles in order to facilitate better communication. METHODS: An online survey was distributed to 5280 clinicians, radiologists, and physicians in training surveying respondent preference for three different reporting styles: expanded structured, minimized structured, and unstructured. RESULTS: A 7.5% response rate was achieved. Overall, the expanded structured reporting style was the most preferred (47%, 186/394). This contrasted with radiologists who preferred the unstructured reporting style (41%), whereas nonradiologists preferred the expanded structured reporting style (51%; P < 0.001). There was significance in emergency medicine physicians preferring the minimized structured reporting style (51%, 27/43), whereas all other specialties preferred the expanded structured report (49%, 168/341; P = 0.0038). DISCUSSION: There is a discrepant reporting style preference between clinicians and radiologists. A structured reporting style with expanded standard statements is preferred by most physicians. Radiologists could consider using a structured reporting style with minimized normal statements in the emergency room setting.
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: To compare preferences in reporting styles between radiologists and clinicians in structured vs unstructured reporting styles in order to facilitate better communication. METHODS: An online survey was distributed to 5280 clinicians, radiologists, and physicians in training surveying respondent preference for three different reporting styles: expanded structured, minimized structured, and unstructured. RESULTS: A 7.5% response rate was achieved. Overall, the expanded structured reporting style was the most preferred (47%, 186/394). This contrasted with radiologists who preferred the unstructured reporting style (41%), whereas nonradiologists preferred the expanded structured reporting style (51%; P < 0.001). There was significance in emergency medicine physicians preferring the minimized structured reporting style (51%, 27/43), whereas all other specialties preferred the expanded structured report (49%, 168/341; P = 0.0038). DISCUSSION: There is a discrepant reporting style preference between clinicians and radiologists. A structured reporting style with expanded standard statements is preferred by most physicians. Radiologists could consider using a structured reporting style with minimized normal statements in the emergency room setting.
Authors: Samuel J Galgano; Mason Kirkland; Taylor Kuhlman; Ahmed Khalaf; Desiree E Morgan; Cheri L Canon; Jessica G Zarzour Journal: Dysphagia Date: 2021-11-20 Impact factor: 2.733