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  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Most radiologists reporting CT colonography (CTC) lack compulsory accreditation, potentially impacting diagnostic accuracy.
  • There is a need to assess the effectiveness of targeted training interventions for improving CTC interpretation skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate if a 1-day individualized training program enhances diagnostic sensitivity for detecting 6-mm or larger lesions in CT colonography (CTC) among experienced radiologists.
  • To determine the durability of any sensitivity improvements and identify associated factors.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, multicenter cluster-randomized controlled trial involving 69 hospitals and 139 radiologists in England and Wales.
  • Radiologists were randomized to an intervention group (1-day training with feedback) or a control group (no training).
  • Diagnostic sensitivity for 6-mm or larger lesions was assessed at baseline and at 1, 6, and 12 months using standardized CTC scan interpretations.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed a significant improvement in sensitivity for 6-mm or larger lesions at 1 month (66.4% vs 42.4%, P < .001), a difference of 20.8%.
  • These sensitivity improvements were sustained at 6 months (13.0% difference, P < .001) and 12 months (16.7% difference, P < .001).
  • The training also improved detection of flat lesions (22.7% difference, P < .001) and was effective regardless of prior experience.

Conclusions:

  • A 1-day training intervention significantly and durably improves radiologists' ability to detect clinically relevant colorectal neoplasia on CT colonography.
  • The training enhances sensitivity for flat lesions, a common challenge in CTC interpretation.
  • This intervention offers a practical strategy to improve CTC performance and potentially enhance colorectal cancer screening outcomes.