Understanding Patient Experiences, Opinions, and Actions Taken After Viewing Their Own Radiology Images Online: Web-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ability for patients to directly view their radiology images through secure electronic portals is rare in the American health care system. We previously surveyed patients within our health system and found that a large majority wanted to view their own radiology images online, and we have since implemented this new feature.

Objective

We aim to understand patient experiences, opinions, and actions taken after viewing their own radiology images online.

Methods

We emailed a web-based survey to patients who recently viewed their radiology images via our electronic patient portal.

Results

We sent 1825 surveys to patients and received 299 responses (response rate 16.4%). Patients reported a favorable experience (258/299, 86.3% agree) viewing their radi

SUBMITTER: Norris EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9086874 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature