ESR paper on structured reporting in radiology

This article outlines the requirements for a successful structured reporting strategy (definition of c ontent and structure, standard terminologies, tools and protocols). A potential implementation strategy is outlined. Moving from conventional prose reports to structured reporting is endorsed as a positive development, and must be an international effort, with international design and adoption of st ructured reporting templates that can be translated and adapted in local environments as needed. Industry involvement is key to success, based on international data standards and guidelines.Key Points•Standardisation of radiology report structure ensures completeness and comparability of reports.•Use of standardised language in reports minimises ambiguity.•Structured reporting facilitates automatic functions, integration with other clinical parameters and data sharing.•International and inter-society cooperation is key to developing successful structured report templates.•Integration with industry providers of radiology-reporting software is also crucial.
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research