Original Research Article
Year: 2018 | Month: November | Volume: 5 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 131-135
Impact of Structured Reporting for Carcinoma of Oesophagus - A Simplified New Approach to Improve the Quality of Reporting
Dr Naveen Kumar Rathod, Dr Kishan A Bhagwat, Dr Akhil M Kulkarni, Dr Parthasarathy K, Dr Eshita, Dr Vijay
SSIMS & RC Davangere. Karnataka.
Corresponding Author: Dr Naveen Kumar Rathod
ABSTRACT
Aim and objectives: To assess the impact of implementing a structured report template on the quality of Computed tomography reports of esophageal cancer cases.
Methods & Material: A prospective study with 30 biopsies proven cases of carcinoma of the esophagus, which were referred to Department of Radio diagnosis, SSIMS & RC, Davangere from Jan 2016 to Jan 2017 were carried out. Two separate qualified radiologists have reported each case, one in descriptive format and another in the structured report format. A structured reporting format was designed in tabular form keeping with esophageal wall growth and relationship with surrounding structures and ease of reporting as the main purpose.
Results: Both old descriptive and structured reports were given to the surgeons for feedback. Structured reports gave a better understanding of each case scenario rather than descriptive report.
Conclusion: Quality reporting is critical for accurate and effective communication of the information among multiple disciplines, for which a systematic structured approach is beneficial.
Key words: structured report, carcinoma of oesophagus, quality of reporting.
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