Redefining the structure of structured reporting in radiology

J. Martijn Nobel; Ellen M. Kok; Simon G.F. Robben

doi:10.1186/s13244-019-0831-6

Redefining the structure of structured reporting in radiology

J. Martijn Nobel^*, Ellen M. Kok, Simon G.F. Robben

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Maastricht University

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Abstract

Structured reporting is advocated as a means of improving reporting in radiology to the ultimate benefit of both radiological and clinical practice. Several large initiatives are currently evaluating its potential. However, with numerous characterizations of the term in circulation, “structured reporting” has become ambiguous and is often confused with “standardization,” which may hamper proper evaluation and implementation in clinical practice. This paper provides an overview of interpretations of structured reporting and proposes a clear definition that differentiates structured reporting from standardization. Only a clear uniform definition facilitates evidence-based implementation, enables evaluation of its separate components, and supports (meta-)analyses of literature reports.

Original language	English
Article number	10
Number of pages	5
Journal	Insights into Imaging
Volume	11
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-019-0831-6
Publication status	Published - 4 Feb 2020

Funding

MN and SR report receiving funding from Agfa Healthcare during the conduct of the study. EK has nothing to disclose.

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Radiology report
Standardized reporting
Structured reporting

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