Style and content of CT and MR imaging lumbar spine reports: radiologist and clinician preferences.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Several studies have examined clinician preferences regarding the style of body sonography and CT reports. Our study is the first to examine clinicians' and radiologists' preferences in lumbar spine CT and MR imaging reports with respect to content and format and specific components such as management suggestions by the radiologist.

Materials and methods

A spine report survey, which consisted of 3 case scenarios, each with 6 different reports varying in content and format, was mailed to clinicians and radiologists. Their preferences regarding content, format, and management suggestions were gathered.

Results

A total of 89 clinicians (49%) and 31 radiologists (53%) responded. Both clinicians and radiologists preferred reports with moderate or det

SUBMITTER: Eskander MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7964006 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature