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

INTRODUCTION

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) established a working group to explore how the college should engage with the future development of structured radiology reporting in our region, particularly in the context of a broader move to digital healthcare. Phase 1 of the project surveyed college members and affiliated interest groups about how they are using structured reporting currently and might like it to evolve.

METHODS

Member and interest group questionnaires were based on previously published studies and posted to the Survey Monkey platform. Responses were analysed descriptively.

RESULTS

There were 114 members and 58 affiliated group responses. There is clearest support for RANZCR developing guidelines around structured report quality, for improvements in report content, particularly tailoring to clinical context and study parameters, and for improved integration of structured reporting and RIS/PACS systems.

CONCLUSIONS

Phase 2 of the structured reporting working group project will aim to develop guidelines for structured report quality and processes through which RANZCR can implement them.