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Training on reporting and data system (RADS) for somatostatin-receptor targeted molecular imaging can reduce the test anxiety of inexperienced readers

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  • Purpose For somatostatin receptor (SSTR)-positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), a standardized framework termed SSTR-reporting and data system (RADS) has been proposed. We aimed to elucidate the impact of a RADS-focused training on reader’s anxiety to report on SSTR-PET/CT, the motivational beliefs in learning such a system, whether it increases reader’s confidence, and its implementation in clinical routine. Procedures A 3-day training course focusing on SSTR-RADS was conducted. Self-report questionnaires were handedPurpose For somatostatin receptor (SSTR)-positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), a standardized framework termed SSTR-reporting and data system (RADS) has been proposed. We aimed to elucidate the impact of a RADS-focused training on reader’s anxiety to report on SSTR-PET/CT, the motivational beliefs in learning such a system, whether it increases reader’s confidence, and its implementation in clinical routine. Procedures A 3-day training course focusing on SSTR-RADS was conducted. Self-report questionnaires were handed out prior to the course (Pre) and thereafter (Post). The impact of the training on the following categories was evaluated: (1) test anxiety to report on SSTR-PET/CT, (2) motivational beliefs, (3) increase in reader’s confidence, and (4) clinical implementation. To assess the effect size of the course, Cohen’s d was calculated (small, d = 0.20; large effect, d = 0.80). Results Of 22 participants, Pre and Post were returned by 21/22 (95.5%). In total, 14/21 (66.7%) were considered inexperienced (IR, < 1 year experience in reading SSTR-PET/CTs) and 7/21 (33.3%) as experienced readers (ER, > 1 year). Applying SSTR-RADS, a large decrease in anxiety to report on SSTR-PET/CT was noted for IR (d =  − 0.74, P = 0.02), but not for ER (d = 0.11, P = 0.78). For the other three categories motivational beliefs, reader’s confidence, and clinical implementation, agreement rates were already high prior to the training and persisted throughout the course (P ≥ 0.21). Conclusions A framework-focused reader training can reduce anxiety to report on SSTR-PET/CTs, in particular for inexperienced readers. This may allow for a more widespread adoption of this system, e.g., in multicenter trials for better intra- and interindividual comparison of scan results.show moreshow less

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Author: Alexander Weich, Takahiro Higuchi, Ralph A. Bundschuh, Constantin Lapa, Sebastian E. Serfling, Steven P. Rowe, Martin G. Pomper, Ken Herrmann, Andreas K. Buck, Thorsten Derlin, Rudolf A. WernerORCiD
URN:urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-324645
Document Type:Journal article
Faculties:Medizinische Fakultät / Klinik und Poliklinik für Nuklearmedizin
Language:English
Parent Title (English):Molecular Imaging and Biology
Year of Completion:2022
Volume:24
Issue:4
Pagenumber:631-640
Source:Molecular Imaging and Biology (2022) 24:4, 631-640. DOI: 10.1007/s11307-022-01712-6
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11307-022-01712-6
Dewey Decimal Classification:6 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften / 61 Medizin und Gesundheit / 610 Medizin und Gesundheit
Tag:PET/CT; PRRT; RADS; SSTR-RADS; neuroendocrine tumor; peptide receptor radionuclide therapy; reporting and data system
Release Date:2024/03/06
Licence (German):License LogoCC BY: Creative-Commons-Lizenz: Namensnennung 4.0 International