Van Nederpelt, David R;
Mendelsohn, Zoe C;
Bos, Lonneke;
Mattiesing, Rozemarijn M;
Ciccarelli, Olga;
Sastre-Garriga, Jaume;
Carrasco, Ferran Prados;
... Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis study group; + view all
(2025)
User requirements for quantitative radiological reports in multiple sclerosis.
European Radiology
10.1007/s00330-025-11544-x.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Quantitative radiological reports (QReports) can enhance clinical management of multiple sclerosis (MS) by including quantitative data from MRI scans. However, the lack of consensus on the specific information to include, on and clinicians' preferences, hinders the adoption of these imaging analysis tools. This study aims to facilitate the clinical implementation of QReports by determining clinicians' requirements regarding their use in MS management. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A four-phase Delphi panel approach was employed, involving neurologists and (neuro)radiologists across Europe. Initial interviews with experts helped develop a questionnaire addressing various QReport aspects. This questionnaire underwent refinement based on feedback and was distributed through the MAGNIMS network. A second questionnaire, incorporating additional questions, was circulated following a plenary discussion at the MAGNIMS workshop in Milan in November 2023. Responses from both questionnaire iterations were collected and analyzed, with adjustments made based on participant feedback. RESULTS: The study achieved a 49.6% response rate, involving 78 respondents. Key preferences and barriers to QReport adoption were identified, highlighting the importance of integration into clinical workflows, cost-effectiveness, educational support for interpretation, and validation standards. Strong consensus emerged on including detailed lesion information and specific brain and spinal cord volume measurements. Concerns regarding report generation time, data protection, and reliability were also raised. CONCLUSION: While QReports show potential for improving MS management, incorporation of the key metrics and addressing the identified barriers related to cost, validation, integration, and clinician education is crucial for practical implementation. These recommendations for developers to refine QReports could enhance their utility and adoption in clinical practice. KEY POINTS: Question A lack of consensus on essential features for quantitative magnetic resonance imaging reports limits their integration into multiple sclerosis management. Findings This study identified key preferences, including detailed lesion information, specific brain and spinal cord measurements, and rigorous validation for effective quantitative reports. Clinical relevance This study identified essential features and barriers for implementing quantitative radiological reports in multiple sclerosis management, aiming to enhance clinical workflows, improve disease monitoring, and ultimately provide better, data-driven care for patients through tailored imaging solutions.
| Type: | Article |
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| Title: | User requirements for quantitative radiological reports in multiple sclerosis |
| Location: | Germany |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00330-025-11544-x |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-025-11544-x |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons licence, and indicate if changes were made. The images or other third party material in this article are included in the article's Creative Commons licence, unless indicated otherwise in a credit line to the material. If material is not included in the article's Creative Commons licence and your intended use is not permitted by statutory regulation or exceeds the permitted use, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. |
| Keywords: | Consensus, Magnetic resonance imaging, Multiple sclerosis, Radiology |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology > Neuroinflammation |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10207572 |
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