Structured reporting in portable chest radiographs: An essential tool in the diagnosis of COVID-19

Yates, Andrew D; Dempsey, P.; Vencken, Sebastian; MacMahon, Peter; Hutchinson, Barry

doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2020.109414

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“…Consequently, overall quality of radiologic reports, especially in terms of clarity and completeness of contents, is crucial to guarantee optimal patient care. Several studies have proposed the adoption of structured reporting of HRCT and radiographs in patients with suspected or known COVID-19 pneumonia [ 15 , [22] , [23] , [24] ]. Indeed, due to its standardized and schematic nature, embracing structured reporting could prove particularly advantageous in the setting of novel disease with high volume clinical demand.…”

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Chest CT in COVID-19 patients: Structured vs conventional reporting

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Cuocolo

et al. 2021

European Journal of Radiology

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Purpose To assess clinician satisfaction with structured (SR) and conventional (CR) radiological reports for chest CT exams in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, objectively comparing both reporting strategies. Method We retrospectively included 68 CTs (61 patients) with COVID-19. CRs were collected from the digital database while corresponding SRs were written by an expert radiologist, including a sign checklist, severity score index and final impressions. New CRs were prepared for a random subset (n = 10) of cases, to allow comparisons in reporting time and word count. CRs were analyzed to record severity score and final impressions inclusion. A random subset of 40 paired CRs and SRs was evaluated by two clinicians to assess, using a Likert scale, readability, comprehensiveness, comprehensibility, conciseness, clinical impact, and overall quality. Results Overall, 19/68 (28%) and 9/68 (13%) of CRs included final impressions and severity score, respectively. SR writing required significantly ( p < 0.001) less time (mean = 308 s; SD ± 60 s) compared to CRs (mean = 458 s; SD ± 72 s). On the other hand, word count was not significantly different ( p = 0.059, median = 100 and 106, range = 106-139 and 88-131 for SRs and CRs, respectively). Both clinicians expressed significantly (all p < 0.01) higher scores for SRs compared to CRs in all categories. Conclusions Our study supports the use of chest CT SRs in COVID-19 patients to improve referring physician satisfaction, optimizing reporting time and provide a greater amount and quality of information within the report.

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Chest CT in COVID-19 patients: Structured vs conventional reporting

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Cuocolo

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European Journal of Radiology

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“…In fact, the importance of structured reporting could not be emphasized enough with structured reporting templates that were endorsed by the Society of Thoracic Radiology, the ACR and The Radiological Society of North America being made available[ 107 ]. Such reporting language and a template for chest radiography have also since surfaced[ 108 , 109 ].…”

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Challenges and optimization strategies in medical imaging service delivery during COVID-19

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Kothan²,

Kada³

et al. 2021

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In coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), medical imaging plays an essential role in the diagnosis, management and disease progression surveillance. Chest radiography and computed tomography are commonly used imaging techniques globally during this pandemic. As the pandemic continues to unfold, many healthcare systems worldwide struggle to balance the heavy strain due to overwhelming demand for healthcare resources. Changes are required across the entire healthcare system and medical imaging departments are no exception. The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on medical imaging practices. It is now time to pay further attention to the profound challenges of COVID-19 on medical imaging services and develop effective strategies to get ahead of the crisis. Additionally, preparation for operations and survival in the post-pandemic future are necessary considerations. This review aims to comprehensively examine the challenges and optimization of delivering medical imaging services in relation to the current COVID-19 global pandemic, including the role of medical imaging during these challenging times and potential future directions post-COVID-19.

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“…“Characteristic” pattern included bilateral subpleural opacities, relatively symmetrical, involving > 20% of the lung, predominantly in the outer 1/3 of the lung parenchyma. Highly suspicious findings included unilateral subpleural opacities involving > 20% of the lung, or bilateral large-volume patchy or ill-defined opacities[ 88 ].…”

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Imaging in the COVID-19 era: Lessons learned during a pandemic

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Nikolakea²,

Karanikola³

et al. 2021

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The first year of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been a year of unprecedented changes, scientific breakthroughs, and controversies. The radiology community has not been spared from the challenges imposed on global healthcare systems. Radiology has played a crucial part in tackling this pandemic, either by demonstrating the manifestations of the virus and guiding patient management, or by safely handling the patients and mitigating transmission within the hospital. Major modifications involving all aspects of daily radiology practice have occurred as a result of the pandemic, including workflow alterations, volume reductions, and strict infection control strategies. Despite the ongoing challenges, considerable knowledge has been gained that will guide future innovations. The aim of this review is to provide the latest evidence on the role of imaging in the diagnosis of the multifaceted manifestations of COVID-19, and to discuss the implications of the pandemic on radiology departments globally, including infection control strategies and delays in cancer screening. Lastly, the promising contribution of artificial intelligence in the COVID-19 pandemic is explored.

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Structured reporting in portable chest radiographs: An essential tool in the diagnosis of COVID-19

Cited by 13 publications

References 19 publications

Chest CT in COVID-19 patients: Structured vs conventional reporting

Chest CT in COVID-19 patients: Structured vs conventional reporting

Challenges and optimization strategies in medical imaging service delivery during COVID-19

Imaging in the COVID-19 era: Lessons learned during a pandemic

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