Key result
A semiautomated coding and review process for critical imaging findings tracked 395 cases over 12 months, preventing 8 cases from being completely lost to follow-up.
Why the study?
Does a semiautomated coding and review process prevent critical diagnostic imaging findings from being lost to follow-up?
Population
37,736 radiologic examinations, of which 395 cases were identified as having significant unexpected findings
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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May improve follow-up of unexpected findings; leaves open effects on outcomes in routine practice.
Observational (n=37,736)
No
Does a semiautomated coding and review process prevent critical diagnostic imaging findings from being lost to follow-up?
Implementing a semiautomated tracking system for critical imaging findings provides an additional level of redundancy that prevents patients from being lost to follow-up.
Choksi et al. (2006) conducted an observational in Significant unexpected imaging findings (n=37,736). Semiautomated coding and review process (code 8) was evaluated on Appropriate follow-up of significant unexpected findings. A semiautomated coding and review process for critical imaging findings tracked 395 cases over 12 months, preventing 8 cases from being completely lost to follow-up.
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