Table 2 Overview of the ratings for structured reports (SR) vs. free text reports (FTR) for the items of the questionnaire with a 10-point Likert scale (0 = I do not agree, 10 = I agree)
From: Structured reporting of x-rays for atraumatic shoulder pain: advantages over free text?
Part | Item | Median rating (Interquartile range) | Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SR | FTR | |||
A – content related | 1. The report contains detailed information whether and to what extent signs of osteoarthritis are present. | 10.0 (10.0–10.0) | 5.0 (2.0–7.0) | P < 0.001 |
2. The report contains information on the subacromial space/acromion (e.g. width, calcific tendinitis, acromion type etc.). | 10.0 (10.0–10.0) | 5.0 (2.0–8.0) | P < 0.001 | |
3. The report contains additional relevant information. | 10.0 (10.0–10.0) | 4.0 (2.0–8.0) | P < 0.001 | |
B – structure, layout and comprehensiveness | 1. The structure/highlighting of the elements is helpful for the information extraction. | 10.0 (10.0–10.0) | 2.5 (1.0–4.0) | P < 0.001 |
2. The extent of the report is appropriate. | 10.0 (10.0–10.0) | 3.0 (1.0–8.0) | P < 0.001 | |
3. The linguistic comprehensibility of the report is good. | 10.0 (10.0–10.0) | 6.0 (2.0–9.0) | P < 0.001 | |
C – Clinical consequence | 1. The clinical question is answered in the report. | 10.0 (10.0–10.0) | 5.0 (3.0–8.0) | P < 0.001 |
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 of further consultation of the reporting radiologist. | 10.0 (10.0–10.0) | 4.0 (2.0–8.0) | P < 0.001 | |