Communicating incidental and reportable findings from research MRIs: considering factors beyond the findings in an underrepresented pediatric population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The application of advanced imaging in pediatric research trials introduces the challenge of how to effectively handle and communicate incidental and reportable findings. This challenge is amplified in underserved populations that experience disparities in access to healthcare as recommendations for follow-up care may be difficult to coordinate. Therefore, the purpose of the present report is to describe the process for identifying and communicating findings from a research MRI to low-income Latino children and families.

Methods

Latino adolescents (n = 86) aged 12-16 years old with obesity and prediabetes underwent a research MRI (3 Tesla Philips Ingenia®) as part of a randomized controlled diabetes prevention trial. The research MRIs were performed at baseline an

SUBMITTER: Vander Wyst KB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8647358 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature