The impact of different radiology report formats on patient information processing: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since radiology reports are primarily written for health professionals, patients may experience difficulties understanding jargon and terminology used, leading to anxiety and confusion.

Objectives

This review evaluates the impact of different radiology report formats on outcomes related to patient information processing, including perception, decision (behavioral intention), action (actual health behavior), and memory (recall of information).

Methods

PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and PsycInfo were searched for relevant qualitative and quantitative articles describing or comparing ways of presenting diagnostic radiology reports to patients. Two reviewers independently screened for relevant articles and extracted data from those included. The quality of art

SUBMITTER: van der Mee FAM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12021958 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature