Table 1 Parts and items of the questionnaire for the evaluation of reports on X-ray exams of the shoulder
From: Structured reporting of x-rays for atraumatic shoulder pain: advantages over free text?
Part | Item |
|---|---|
A – content related | 1. The report contains detailed information whether and to what extent signs of osteoarthritis are present. |
2. The report contains information on the subacromial space/acromion (e.g. width, calcific tendinitis, acromion type, etc.). | |
3. The report contains additional relevant information. | |
B – structure, layout and comprehensiveness | 1. The structure/highlighting of the elements is helpful for information extraction. |
2. The extent of the report is appropriate. | |
3. The linguistic comprehensibility of the report is good. | |
C – Clinical consequences | 1. The clinical question is answered in the report. |
2. Based on the report, a decision on further clinical management of the patient (e.g. therapy, additional diagnostic tests required) can be made without the need for further consultation of the reporting radiologist. | |
D – Overall quality | 1. How do you rate the overall quality of the report? |