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Performance of a Web-based Method for Generating Synoptic Reports.

Megan A Renshaw1, Scott A Renshaw2, Mercy Mena-Allauca3

  • 1Google, NY, USA.

Journal of Pathology Informatics
|April 7, 2017
PubMed
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A web-based synoptic reporting system significantly improves cancer report completeness and accuracy compared to traditional methods. This approach enhances ancillary testing and data extraction, optimizing pathology reporting workflows.

Area of Science:

  • Pathology Informatics
  • Cancer Reporting Systems
  • Health Information Technology

Background:

  • The College of American Pathologists (CAP) mandates synoptic reporting for all tumor excisions to standardize pathology reports.
  • Evaluating different methods for generating these synoptic reports is crucial for improving reporting quality and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the performance of various methods used in generating synoptic cancer reports.
  • To assess metrics including report completeness, amendment rates, ancillary study ordering, and structured data extraction.

Main Methods:

  • Four distinct methods for generating synoptic reports were evaluated: printed protocols, reformatted protocols, word-based macros, and a web-based system.
  • Key performance indicators included completeness, amendment rates, timely ordering of KRAS ancillary studies for colon carcinoma, and structured data file extraction.
Keywords:
AccuracyCollege of American Pathologistsanatomic pathologycancercomputerdiagnosiserrorinternetquality assurancesurgical pathologytemplatesweb

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Main Results:

  • Printed CAP protocols showed the lowest completeness (84%) and highest amendment rates (1.8%).
  • A web-based system achieved 100% completeness, 0.3% amendment rate, 100% KRAS ordering, and 100% structured data extraction, outperforming other methods.
  • The web-based system did not negatively impact reader speed or accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • The method used to construct synoptic reports significantly impacts completeness, amendment rates, ancillary test ordering, and data extraction.
  • A web-based reporting system demonstrates superior performance across all evaluated metrics compared to traditional methods.
  • This web-based approach enhances pathology reporting quality without compromising usability.