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Patientenzentrierte Radiologie

Was Patienten vom Radiologen wünschen

Patient-centered radiology

What patients want from radiologists

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Zusammenfassung

Hintergrund

In der Entwicklung von der volumen- hin zur wertebasierten Radiologie spielt die Patientenkommunikation im Hinblick auf die Patientenzentriertheit in der Radiologie eine entscheidende Rolle. Im folgenden Übersichtsartikel sollen verschiedene Situationen des Patientenkontaktes, basierend auf der aktuellen Literatur erörtert sowie begleitende Handlungsempfehlungen abgeleitet werden.

Fragestellung

Was wünschen sich Patienten vom Radiologen?

Material und Methoden

Digitale Literaturrecherche mit narrativer Zusammenfassung wichtiger Publikationen zur Patientenzentriertheit im Kontext der Kommunikation in der Radiologie mit Patienten.

Ergebnisse

In vielen Bereichen der Kommunikation der Radiologie mit dem Patienten existiert nur wenig Literatur. Am häufigsten sind Statuserhebungen im Sinne von Befragungen zu finden, die teilweise divergente Ergebnisse, z. B. bezüglich des Wunsches nach direkten Gesprächen mit Radiologen nach der Untersuchung, ergeben. Es lässt sich zeigen, dass ein direktes Patientengespräch und eine empathische Arzt-Patient-Beziehung eine positive Einschätzung der Patienten zur Radiologie begünstigt und wertschätzend bindet.

Schlussfolgerung

Auf dem Weg von der volumen- hin zur wertebasierten Radiologie wird sowohl die verbale als auch die multimedial und digital unterstützte Kommunikation zunehmend bedeutender, um die Arzt-Patient-Beziehung zu verbessern.

Abstract

Background

In the transition from volume-based to value-based radiology, patient communication plays a crucial role in terms of patient-centeredness in radiology. This overview article aims to describe various patient contact situations in a radiology setting and discuss them based on current literature, including any recommendations for action if applicable.

Objectives

What do patients wish for from radiologists?

Materials and methods

Digital literature research with a narrative summary of important publications on patient-centeredness in the context of communication in the radiology–patient relationship.

Results

There is limited literature available in most areas regarding communication between radiology and patients. The most common type of literature found is surveys that assess patients’ opinions, which sometimes yield divergent results regarding preferences for direct communication with radiologists after the examination. However, it has been shown that direct patient conversations and an empathetic physician–patient relationship allow for a positive evaluation of radiology and foster a sense of appreciation.

Conclusion

As we transition from volume-based to value-based radiology, it will be crucial for radiology to optimize the physician–patient relationship through improved communication, both verbally and by utilizing new media.

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Schreyer, A.G. Patientenzentrierte Radiologie. Radiologie 63, 643–649 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00117-023-01188-7

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