1
|
McLaughlin C, Moorman SEH, Yin C, Shankar PR, Davenport MS, Neal CH, Pinsky RW, Pujara AC. Continuity of Radiologists Between Diagnostic Breast Imaging and Image-Guided Breast Biopsy: Impact on Patient-Reported Biopsy Morbidity Experiences. JOURNAL OF BREAST IMAGING 2024; 6:141-148. [PMID: 38170567 DOI: 10.1093/jbi/wbad099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To determine whether continuity of care between diagnostic breast imaging and subsequent image-guided breast biopsy could reduce patient-reported biopsy-related morbidity. METHODS This was a prospective, pragmatically randomized, 2-arm health utilities analysis of 200 women undergoing diagnostic breast imaging followed by US- or stereotactic-guided breast biopsy at a single quaternary care center from September 3, 2019, to April 10, 2023. Breast biopsy-naive women with a BI-RADS 4 or 5 finding at diagnostic imaging were randomly scheduled for the typically first available biopsy appointment. One day after biopsy, enrolled patients were administered the Testing Morbidities Index (TMI). The primary outcome was the difference in TMI summary utility scores in patients who did vs did not have the same radiologist perform diagnostic imaging and biopsy. RESULTS Response rates were 63% (100/159) for the different radiologist cohort and 71% (100/140) for the same radiologist cohort; all respondents answered all questions in both arms. Mean time to biopsy was 7 ± 6 days and 10 ± 9 days, and the number of participating radiologists was 11 and 18, respectively. There was no difference in individual measured domains (pain, fear, or anxiety before procedure; pain, embarrassment, fear, or anxiety during procedure; mental or physical impact after procedure; all P >.00625) or in overall patient morbidity (0.83 [95% CI, 0.81-0.85] vs 0.82 [95% CI: 0.80-0.84], P = .66). CONCLUSION Continuity of care between diagnostic breast imaging and image-guided breast biopsy did not affect morbidity associated with breast biopsy, suggesting that patients should be scheduled for the soonest available biopsy appointment rather than waiting for the same radiologist.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Chen Yin
- Inland Imaging, Spokane, WA, USA
| | - Prasad R Shankar
- Michigan Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Cleveland Clinic, Imaging Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
| | | | - Colleen H Neal
- Michigan Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| | - Renee W Pinsky
- Michigan Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
| | - Akshat C Pujara
- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Atlanta, GA, USA
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Patel BK, Gurudu R, Mazza G, Sharpe RE, Mina L, Fraker J, Kling JM, Anderson K, Hughes D, Pockaj B. Patient-Reported Testing Burden of Screening Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM). J Am Coll Radiol 2023:S1546-1440(23)00869-4. [PMID: 37956885 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Bhavika K Patel
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, and serves on ACR as Data Science Breast Imaging Panel Co-chair and Breast Imaging Research Registry Co-chair.
| | | | - Gina Mazza
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
| | - Richard E Sharpe
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, and serves as Member, ACR Peer Learning Committee. Member, ACR Screening and Emerging Technology Committee, Member, ACR Quality and Safety Planning Committee
| | - Lida Mina
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
| | | | | | - Karen Anderson
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona; Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona
| | - Danny Hughes
- Arizona State University, and has served previously as ACR Assistant Director of Research; Arizona State University, and has served previously as ACR Assistant Director of Research
| | | |
Collapse
|
3
|
Kaur MN, Yan J, Klassen AF, David JP, Pieris D, Sharma M, Bordeleau L, Xie F. A Systematic Literature Review of Health Utility Values in Breast Cancer. Med Decis Making 2022; 42:704-719. [PMID: 35042379 PMCID: PMC9189726 DOI: 10.1177/0272989x211065471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Health utility values (HUVs) are important inputs to the cost-utility analysis of breast cancer interventions. PURPOSE Provide a catalog of breast cancer-related published HUVs across different stages of breast cancer and treatment interventions. DATA SOURCES Systematic searches of MEDLINE, MEDLINE In-Process, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EconLit, and Cochrane databases (2005-2017). STUDY SELECTION Studies published in English that reported mean or median HUVs using direct or indirect methods of utility elicitation for breast cancer. DATA EXTRACTION Independent reviewers extracted data on a preestablished and piloted form; disagreements were resolved through discussion. DATA ANALYSIS Mixed-effects meta-regression using restricted maximum likelihood modeling was conducted for intervention type, stage of breast cancer, and typical clinical and treatment trajectory of breast cancer patients to assess the effect of study characteristics (i.e., sample size, utility elicitation method, and respondent type) on HUVs. DATA SYNTHESIS Seventy-nine studies were included in the review. Most articles (n = 52, 66%) derived HUVs using the EQ-5D. Patients with advanced-stage breast cancer (range, 0.08 to 0.82) reported lower HUVs as compared with patients with early-stage breast cancer (range, 0.58 to 0.99). The meta-regression analysis found that undergoing chemotherapy and surgery and radiation, being diagnosed with an advanced stage of breast cancer, and recurrent cancer were associated with lower HUVs. The members of the general public reported lower HUVs as compared with patients. LIMITATIONS There was considerable heterogeneity in the study population, health states assessed, and utility elicitation methods. CONCLUSION This review provides a catalog of published HUVs related to breast cancer. The substantial heterogeneity in the health utility studies makes it challenging for researchers to choose which HUVs to use in cost-utility analyses for breast cancer interventions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Manraj N Kaur
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
| | - Jiajun Yan
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
| | - Anne F Klassen
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
| | - Justin P David
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
| | - Dilshan Pieris
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
| | - Manraj Sharma
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
| | - Louise Bordeleau
- Department of Oncology, Division of Medical Oncology, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
| | - Feng Xie
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Boltyenkov AT, Sanelli PC, Carlos RC, Eusemann CD. New Ways to Quantify the Value of Diagnostic Imaging in the Era of Value-Based Health Care. J Am Coll Radiol 2021; 19:240-242. [PMID: 34808120 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2021.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Artem T Boltyenkov
- Imaging Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research, Center for Health Innovations and Outcomes Research, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Manhasset, New York; Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc, Malvern, Pennsylvania.
| | - Pina C Sanelli
- Vice-Chair, Radiology Research and Director, Imaging Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research; and Department of Radiology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Manhasset, New York
| | - Ruth C Carlos
- Department of Radiology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Editor-in-Chief of the JACR; Elected Fellow, American College of Radiology; and Elected Fellow, Society of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance
| | | |
Collapse
|
5
|
Fazeli S, Snyder BS, Gareen IF, Lehman CD, Khan SA, Romanoff J, Gatsonis CA, Miller KD, Sparano JA, Comstock CE, Wagner LI, Carlos RC. Patient-Reported Testing Burden of Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Among Women With Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: An Ancillary Study of the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (E4112). JAMA Netw Open 2021; 4:e2129697. [PMID: 34726748 PMCID: PMC8564581 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.29697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
IMPORTANCE The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in pretreatment planning of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) remains controversial. Understanding changes in short-term health-related quality of life associated with breast MRI would allow for a more complete comparative effectiveness assessment. OBJECTIVE To assess whether there are changes in patient-reported quality of life associated with breast MRI among women diagnosed with DCIS. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This cohort study was a substudy of a nonrandomized clinical trial conducted at 75 participating US institutions from March 2015 to April 2016. Women recently diagnosed with unilateral DCIS who were eligible for wide local excision and had a diagnostic mammogram within 3 months of study registration were included. A total of 355 women met the eligibility criteria and underwent the study MRI. Data analysis was performed from June 3, 2020, to July 1, 2021. EXPOSURES Participants underwent bilateral breast MRI within 30 days of study registration and before surgery. Information on patient-reported testing burden for breast MRI was collected after MRI and before surgery. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome of this substudy was the patient-reported testing burden of breast MRI, measured by the Testing Morbidities Index (TMI) summated scale score. The TMI is a 7-item instrument that evaluates the temporary changes in quality of life associated with imaging before, during, and after the test (0 represents the worst possible, 100 the hypothetical ideal test experience). RESULTS Of the 355 women who met the eligibility criteria, 244 (69%) completed both questionnaires and were included in this analysis. The median age was 59 years (range, 34-85 years). The mean MRI TMI summated scale score was 85.9 (95% CI, 84.6-87.3). Of the 244 women, 142 (58%) experienced at least some fear and anxiety before the examination, and 120 women (49%) experienced fear and anxiety during the examination. A total of 156 women (64%) experienced pain or discomfort during the examination. In multivariable analyses, greater test-related burden was associated with higher levels of cancer worry (regression coefficient, -2.75; SE, 0.94; P = .004). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this cohort study, a clinically meaningful breast MRI testing burden among women with DCIS was revealed that was significantly associated with cancer worry. Understanding the potential quality-of-life reduction associated with MRI, especially when used in combination with mammography, may allow development of targeted interventions to improve the patient experience.
Collapse
MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Anxiety/psychology
- Breast Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging
- Breast Neoplasms/pathology
- Breast Neoplasms/psychology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/diagnostic imaging
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/pathology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/psychology
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/diagnostic imaging
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/pathology
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/psychology
- Clinical Trials as Topic
- Fear/psychology
- Female
- Humans
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging/psychology
- Middle Aged
- Quality of Life/psychology
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Soudabeh Fazeli
- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego
| | - Bradley S. Snyder
- Center for Statistical Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
| | - Ilana F. Gareen
- Center for Statistical Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
- Department of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
| | - Constance D. Lehman
- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
| | - Seema A. Khan
- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
| | - Justin Romanoff
- Center for Statistical Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
| | - Constantine A. Gatsonis
- Center for Statistical Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
| | | | - Joseph A. Sparano
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
| | | | - Lynne I. Wagner
- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
| | - Ruth C. Carlos
- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Program for Women’s Health Effectiveness Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Institute for Health Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Naber SK, Almadi MA, Guyatt G, Xie F, Lansdorp-Vogelaar I. Cost-effectiveness analysis of colorectal cancer screening in a low incidence country: The case of Saudi Arabia. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2021; 27:208-216. [PMID: 33835054 PMCID: PMC8448011 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_526_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is cost-effective in many Western countries, and many have successfully implemented CRC screening programs. For countries with a lower CRC incidence, like Saudi Arabia, the value of CRC screening is less evident and requires careful weighing of harms, benefits, and costs. METHODS We used the MISCAN-Colon microsimulation model to simulate a male and female cohort with life expectancy and CRC risk as observed in Saudi Arabia. For both cohorts, we evaluated strategies without screening, with annual or biennial faecal immunochemical testing (FIT), and with 10-yearly or once-only colonoscopy. We also considered different start and end ages of screening. For both cohorts, we estimated lifetime costs and effects of each strategy. We then identified a set of potentially cost-effective strategies using incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) defined as the additional cost per additional quality-adjusted life year (QALY). RESULTS Without CRC screening, an estimated 14 per 1,000 males would develop CRC during their lifetime and 9 would die from CRC. Several strategies proved potentially cost-effective including biennial FIT at ages 55-65 (ICER of $7,400), once-only colonoscopy at age 55 (ICER of $7,700), and 10-yearly colonoscopy at ages 50-65, 45-65, and 45-75 (ICERs of $34,000, 71,000, and 375,000, respectively). For females, risk of CRC was lower and CRC screening was therefore less cost-effective, but efficient strategies were largely similar. CONCLUSIONS Despite low CRC incidence in Saudi Arabia, some FIT or colonoscopy screening strategies may meet reasonable thresholds of cost-effectiveness. The optimal strategy will depend on multiple factors including the willingness to pay per QALY, the colonoscopy capacity, and the accepted budget impact.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Steffie K. Naber
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Majid A. Almadi
- Department of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,Department of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Gordon Guyatt
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
| | - Feng Xie
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada,Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
| | - Iris Lansdorp-Vogelaar
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands,Address for correspondence: Dr. Iris Lansdorp-Vogelaar, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Department of Public Health, P.O. 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. E-mail:
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Gorin MA, Meyer AR, Zimmerman M, Harb R, Joice GA, Schwen ZR, Allaf ME. Transperineal prostate biopsy with cognitive magnetic resonance imaging/biplanar ultrasound fusion: description of technique and early results. World J Urol 2019; 38:1943-1949. [PMID: 31679065 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-019-02992-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To describe our technique and early results performing transperineal prostate biopsy using cognitive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/biplanar ultrasound fusion. Key components of this technique include use of the PrecisionPoint Transperineal Access System (Perineologic, Cumberland, MD) and simultaneous transrectal ultrasound guidance in the axial and sagittal planes. PATIENTS AND METHODS In total, 95 patients (38 studied retrospectively and 57 studied prospectively) underwent a transperineal MRI-targeted prostate biopsy using the technique detailed in this manuscript. All biopsies were performed by a single urologist (MAG). Data were collected with respect to cancer detection rates, tolerability, and complications. The subset of patients who were studied prospectively was assessed for complications by telephone interviews performed at 4-6 days and 25-31 days following the prostate biopsy. RESULTS Between February 2018 and June 2019, 95 men underwent a transperineal prostate biopsy using MRI/biplanar ultrasound fusion guidance. Patients had a total of 124 PI-RADS 3-5 lesions that were targeted for biopsy. In total, 108 (87.1%) lesions were found to harbor prostate cancer of any grade. Grade group ≥ 2 prostate cancer was found in 81 (65.3%) of targeted lesions. The detection rates for grade group ≥ 1 and grade group ≥ 2 prostate cancer rose with increasing PI-RADS score. In 65 (68.4%) cases, the patient's highest grade prostate cancer was found within an MRI target. Additionally, 12 of 55 (21.8%) patients who were found to have no or grade group 1 prostate cancer on systematic biopsy were upgraded to grade group ≥ 2 prostate cancer with MRI targeting. Only 1 (1.1%) patient received periprocedural antibiotics and no patient experienced an infectious complication. Self-limited hematuria and hematospermia were commonly reported following the procedure (75.4% and 40.4%, respectively) and only 1 (1.1%) patient developed urinary retention. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrate the safety and feasibility of performing transperineal prostate biopsy using cognitive MRI/biplanar ultrasound fusion guidance. The described technique affords the safety benefits of the transperineal approach as well as obviates the need for a formal fusion platform. Additionally, this method can conveniently be performed under local anesthesia with acceptable tolerability.
Collapse
|
8
|
Temporary Health Impact of Prostate MRI and Transrectal Prostate Biopsy in Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer Patients. J Am Coll Radiol 2019; 16:1385-1392. [PMID: 30733160 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2018.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2018] [Revised: 11/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To assess the temporary health impact of prostate multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) and transrectal prostate biopsy in an active surveillance prostate cancer population. METHODS A two-arm institutional review board-approved HIPAA-compliant prospective observational patient-reported outcomes study was performed from November 2017 to July 2018. Inclusion criteria were men with Gleason 6 prostate cancer in active surveillance undergoing either prostate mpMRI or transrectal prostate biopsy. A survey instrument was constructed using validated metrics in consultation with the local patient- and family-centered care organization. Study subjects were recruited at the time of diagnostic testing and completed the instrument by phone 24 to 72 hours after testing. The primary outcome measure was summary testing-related quality of life (summary utility score), derived from the testing morbidities index (TMI) (scale: 0 = death and 1 = perfect health). TMI is stratified into seven domains, with each domain scored from 1 (no health impact) to 5 (extreme health impact). Testing-related quality-of-life measures in the two cohorts were compared with Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS In all, 122 subjects were recruited, and 90% (110 of 122 [MRI 55 of 60, biopsy 55 of 62]) successfully completed the survey instrument. The temporary quality-of-life impact of transrectal biopsy was significantly greater than that of prostate mpMRI (0.82, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.79-0.85, versus 0.95, 95% CI 0.94-0.97; P < .001). The largest mean domain-level difference was for intraprocedural pain (transrectal biopsy 2.6, 95% CI 2.4-2.8, versus mpMRI 1.3, 95% CI 1.1-1.5; P < .001). CONCLUSION Transrectal prostate biopsy has greater temporary health impact (lower testing-related quality-of-life measure) than prostate mpMRI.
Collapse
|
9
|
Sakala MD, Carlos RC, Mendiratta-Lala M, Quint EH, Maturen KE. Understanding Patient Preference in Female Pelvic Imaging: Transvaginal Ultrasound and MRI. Acad Radiol 2018; 25:439-444. [PMID: 29241597 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2017.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Revised: 10/07/2017] [Accepted: 10/08/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES Women with pelvic pain or abnormal uterine bleeding may undergo diagnostic imaging. This study evaluates patient experience in transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and explores correlations between preference and symptom severity. MATERIALS AND METHODS Institutional review board approval was obtained for this Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-compliant prospective study. Fifty premenopausal women with pelvic symptoms evaluated by recent TVUS and MRI and without history of gynecologic cancer or hysterectomy were included. A phone questionnaire used validated survey instruments including Uterine Fibroid Symptoms Quality of Life index, Testing Morbidities Index, and Wait Trade Off for TVUS and MRI examinations. RESULTS Using Wait Trade Off, patients preferred TVUS over MRI (3.58 vs 2.80 weeks, 95% confidence interval [CI] -1.63, 0.12; P = .08). Summary test utility of Testing Morbidities Index for MRI was worse than for TVUS (81.64 vs 87.42, 95%CI 0.41, 11.15; P = .03). Patients reported greater embarrassment during TVUS than during MRI (P <.0001), but greater fear and anxiety both before (P <.0001) and during (P <.001) MRI, and greater mental (P = .02) and physical (P = .02) problems after MRI versus TVUS. Subscale correlations showed physically inactive women rated TVUS more negatively (R = -0.32, P = .03), whereas women with more severe symptoms of loss of control of health (R = -0.28, P = .04) and sexual dysfunction (R = -0.30, P = .03) rated MRI more negatively. CONCLUSION Women with pelvic symptoms had a slight but significant preference for TVUS over MRI. Identifying specific distressing aspects of each test and patient factors contributing to negative perceptions can direct improvement in both test environment and patient preparation. Improved patient experience may increase imaging value.
Collapse
|
10
|
Woolen S, Kazerooni EA, Wall A, Parent K, Cahalan S, Alameddine M, Davenport MS. Waiting for Radiology Test Results: Patient Expectations and Emotional Disutility. J Am Coll Radiol 2018; 15:274-281. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2017.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 09/12/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
|
11
|
Patient-Centered Assessment of the Value of Oral Contrast Material. J Am Coll Radiol 2017; 14:1626-1631. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2017.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Revised: 06/07/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
12
|
Kang SK, Mushlin AI. Designing Radiology Outcomes Studies-Essential Principles. Acad Radiol 2016; 23:898-904. [PMID: 27066756 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2016.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Revised: 03/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Health outcomes research is essential to align radiology with current standards of high-value patient care, through the assessment of end results of diagnostic tests, interventions, or policy on patient health. To bridge studies of diagnostic test accuracy and health outcomes research, key considerations include: (1) how to determine when a diagnostic test merits evaluation of impact on outcomes, (2) when study of intermediate/surrogate outcomes can be useful, (3) how to consider the possible harms as well as potential benefits of a test, and (4) how to integrate evidence of an imaging test's efficacy/effectiveness with clinical data to assess outcomes. Due to challenges in conducting studies of long-term outcomes consequent to imaging use, intermediate health outcomes may capture a test's impact on successful diagnosis and therapy, and can provide readily measurable, incremental insights into the role of imaging in health-care delivery and efficiency. In an era marked by recognition of quality and value of care, outcomes research will provide essential evidence to inform radiologists' guidance of imaging use toward improved patient care, creation of clinical guidelines, and policy decisions.
Collapse
|