Talking Points: Enhancing Communication Between Radiologists and Patients

Burns, Judah; Agarwal, Vikas; Catanzano, Tara; Schaefer, Pamela W.; Jordan, Sheryl G.

doi:10.1016/j.acra.2021.02.026

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“…Communication refers to the process of transmitting information from one person or group to another through various means [ 1 ]. Traditionally, radiologists interacted with clinical physicians primarily through diagnostic reports, facilitating an indirect form of communication.…”

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“Building bridges”—communication education for residents in radiology: a scoping review

Zhang,

Xu,

Luo

et al. 2024

BMC Med Educ

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Background Good communication is an important professional attribute for radiologists. However, explorations of communication education and their outcomes in radiology residents are sparse. This scoping review aims to evaluate the existing literature on communication education for radiology residents, identify gaps in current practices, and suggest directions for future studies. Methods A scoping review following the six-step approach of Arksey and O’Malley was undertaken. We searched through PubMed, Embase, ERIC, and Web of Science databases, focusing on communication education in radiology residents. Results Sixteen of the 3096 identified articles were included in the analysis. Most studies (13/16) originated from the United States. The studies varied in study design, including quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods approaches. The sample sizes of most studies were small to moderate, with more than half of the studies had fewer than 30 participants. The identified studies predominantly focused on communication with patients and healthcare professionals. The need for communication education, the efficacy of specific communication education programs, and the capability of some assessment tools for evaluating residents’ communication skills were investigated. Conclusions This scoping review reveals the gap between the need for communication education and the lack of comprehensive education programs in radiology residents globally. Future studies should develop tailored interventions and use reliable assessment tools, engaging more participants with extended follow-up periods, and expand the scope of communication training to include all relevant stakeholders.

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