Structured Reporting in Radiology: what do radiologists think and does RANZCR have a role in implementation

Area of Science:

• Radiology
• Digital Health
• Health Informatics

Background:

• The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) formed a working group to address structured radiology reporting.
• This initiative aligns with the broader digital healthcare transformation in the region.

Purpose of the Study:

• To survey RANZCR members and affiliated groups on current structured reporting practices.
• To understand member perspectives on the future evolution of structured radiology reporting.

Main Methods:

• Utilized questionnaires based on prior studies, distributed via Survey Monkey.
• Employed descriptive analysis for questionnaire responses.

Main Results:

• 114 member and 58 affiliated group responses were received.
• Strong support exists for RANZCR-developed guidelines on structured report quality.
• Members desire improved report content, clinical context tailoring, and RIS/PACS integration.

Conclusions:

• Phase 2 will focus on developing guidelines for structured report quality.
• Implementation processes for these guidelines will also be addressed by the RANZCR working group.