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Radiologists can reduce health disparities by using community engagement (CE) to understand patient barriers and improve access to radiology services. This approach promotes health equity and can also help prevent radiologist burnout.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Health Equity
  • Community Engagement

Background:

  • Health disparities are a growing concern in the US, with underserved groups experiencing worse outcomes.
  • Radiologists can play a crucial role in addressing these disparities through community engagement (CE).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how radiologists can leverage community engagement to address health disparities in radiology.
  • To present practical examples and adapted frameworks for implementing CE in radiology practices.
  • To propose a radiology-centric CE model for sustainable health equity initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established frameworks (e.g., socioecologic model) for adaptation to radiology.
  • Presentation of case-based examples of current CE efforts in radiology.
  • Development of a proposed radiology-centric CE model.

Main Results:

  • CE enables radiologists to understand patient and community barriers to timely radiology care.
  • Adapted frameworks and practical examples demonstrate effective CE strategies.
  • A proposed radiology-centric CE model offers a pathway for sustainable interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Community engagement is a vital tool for radiologists to advance health equity and improve access to radiologic services.
  • Implementing CE can lead to better community health outcomes and mitigate radiologist burnout.
  • A structured, radiology-focused CE model can enhance educational efforts, build coalitions, and drive outreach.