Factors Associated With Timeliness and Equity of Access to Outpatient MRI Examinations.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The role of MRI in guiding patients' diagnosis and treatment is increasing. Therefore, timely MRI performance prevents delays that can impact patient care. We assessed the timeliness of performing outpatient MRIs using the socio-ecological model approach and evaluated multilevel factors associated with delays.

Methods

This institutional review board-approved study included outpatient MRI examinations ordered between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2022, for performance at a large quaternary care health system. Mean order-to-performed (OtoP) interval (in days) and prolonged OtoP interval (defined as >10 days) for MRI orders with an expected date of 1 day to examination performance were measured. Logistic regression was used to assess patient-level (demographic and

SUBMITTER: Lacson R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12788898 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature