Impact of Distributing Test Result Reports for Chronic Viral Hepatitis on Awareness of Hepatitis Testing Among Non-Specialist Physicians.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Patients who undergo hepatitis virus testing may remain unaware of their results in the absence of clinician feedback, particularly from non-specialists. To address this issue, we introduced patient-directed test result reports and evaluated their effectiveness in promoting physician responses among non-specialists. Materials and Methods: Distribution of hepatitis virus test result reports began on 22 August 2022 at the National Hospital Organization Disaster Medical Center in Japan. The study included all patients who underwent hepatitis testing, excluding those whose tests were ordered by gastroenterologists or screening physicians. The numbers of tests performed and reports distributed were obtained from electronic medical records. Results:

SUBMITTER: Itakura J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12654136 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature