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MoSearch: a radiologist-friendly tool for finding-based diagnostic report and image retrieval
M R Ramaswamy1, D S Patterson, L Yin
1Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77555, USA.
Summary
Radiologists can now search diagnostic reports for specific findings using new software. This system enhances research and teaching by improving access to detailed imaging information.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Informatics
- Health Information Systems
Background:
- Radiology departments generate extensive diagnostic reports.
- Current radiology information systems offer limited finding-based access.
- Enhanced access to report data is crucial for research and teaching.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement a user-friendly software for sophisticated, real-time searching of diagnostic reports.
- To enable searches based on patient characteristics, modality, anatomy, and imaging findings.
- To improve the accessibility and utility of radiology report data.
Main Methods:
- Development of a personal computer-based software package.
- Implementation in a large academic hospital setting.
- Integration of synonym-matching and syntactic cues for accurate finding identification.
Main Results:
- The system allows sophisticated, real-time searches of diagnostic reports.
- Synonym-matching and syntactic cues improve finding identification accuracy over simple keyword searches.
- The software facilitates easy review, refinement, and output of search results.
Conclusions:
- The developed system provides valuable, enhanced finding-based access to radiology reports.
- It is easily and inexpensively implemented, supporting research and teaching applications.
- This tool significantly improves the utility of diagnostic information within radiology departments.