| Title: |
Development and application of an electronic synoptic report for reporting and management of low-dose computed tomography lung cancer screening examination. |
| Authors: |
Tremblay, Alain, Ezer, Nicole, Burrowes, Paul, MacGregor, John Henry, Lee, Andrew, Armstrong, Gavin A., Pereira, Raoul, Bristow, Michael, Taylor, Jana L., MacEachern, Paul, Taghizadeh, Niloofar, Koetzler, Rommy, Bedard, Eric |
| Source: |
BMC Medical Imaging; 6/11/2022, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p1-9, 9p |
| Subject Terms: |
EARLY detection of cancer, LUNG cancer, COMPUTED tomography, SYSTEMS software, DISEASE risk factors |
| Company/Entity: |
MCGILL University |
| Abstract: |
Background: Interpretation of Low Dose CT scans and protocol driven management of findings is a key aspect of lung cancer screening program performance. Reliable and reproducible methods are needed to communicate radiologists' interpretation to the screening program or clinicians driving management decision. Methods: We performed an audit of a subset of dictated reports from the PANCAN study to assess for omissions. We developed an electronic synoptic reporting tool for radiologists embedded in a clinical documentation system software. The tool was then used for reporting as part of the Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Study and McGill University Health Centre Pilot Lung Cancer Screening Program. Results: Fifty reports were audited for completeness. At least one omission was noted in 30 (70%) of reports, with a major omission (missing lobe, size, type of nodule in report or actionable incidental finding in recommendation section of report) in 24 (48%). Details of the reporting template and functionality such as automated nodule cancer risk assessment, Lung-RADS category assignment, auto-generated narrative type report as well as personalize participant results letter is provided. A description of the system's performance in its application in 2815 CT reports is then summarized. Conclusions: We found that narrative type radiologist reports for lung cancer screening CT examinations frequently lacked specific discrete data elements required for management. We demonstrate the successful implementation of a radiology synoptic reporting system for use in lung cancer screening, and the use of this information to drive program management and communications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
