Implementation of structured reporting in clinical routine: a review of 7  years of institutional experience

ConclusionsThe increasing SR usage during the period under review and the positive attitude towards SR among both radiologists and clinical referrers show that SR can be successfully implemented. We therefore encourage others to take this step in order to benefit from the advantages of SR.Key pointsStructured reporting usage increased markedly since its implementation at our institution in 2016.Mean usage for the ten most popular structured reporting templates was 77% in 2022.Both radiologists and referring physicians preferred structured reports over free-text reports.Our data shows that structured reporting can be successfully implemented.We strongly encourage others to implement structured reporting at their institutions.
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research