CURATERS Recommendations for Additional Imaging in Neuroradiology: A Value Proposition

Area of Science:

• Neuroradiology
• Medical Imaging
• Clinical Decision Support

Background:

• Recommendations for Additional Imaging (RAI) are crucial in clinical practice.
• Enhancing the value and clarity of RAI is an ongoing challenge for healthcare providers.
• Neuroradiology recommendations require careful consideration to optimize patient care and resource utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify opportunities for improving the value of Recommendations for Additional Imaging (RAI).
• To propose a framework for making RAI more effective in neuroradiology.
• To encourage a more thoughtful approach to issuing RAI among neuroradiologists.

Main Methods:

• A narrative literature review was conducted.
• Key concepts for enhancing RAI were identified and synthesized.
• The CURATERS acronym was developed to encapsulate these concepts.

Main Results:

• The CURATERS framework (Concise, Understandable, Relevant, Actionable, Timely, Evidence-based, Resource-conscious, Standardized) was proposed.
• This framework highlights critical elements for valuable RAI.
• The proposed approach aims to improve the perceived value of RAI by ordering providers.

Conclusions:

• Implementing the CURATERS framework can enhance the value of neuroradiology RAI.
• A structured and thoughtful approach to RAI improves communication and utility.
• This initiative seeks to optimize the impact of diagnostic imaging recommendations.