The implementation of the AI-assisted radiology summary tool into clinical workflows is being conducted as part of a standard-of-care quality improvement (QI) initiative at UW Health. The evaluation of this tool's impact via structured feedback from patients and providers is being undertaken as a prospective research study.
Age 18 years or older
Having a current or prior cancer diagnosis (any cancer type)
Has active access to the UW Health MyChart patient portal.
Receiving care at UW Health within the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care or Department of Gynecologic Oncology.
Are unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment or other limitations, as determined by the clinical or study team.
Enrolled in an active interventional clinical trial. Patients on biospecimen, registry, or non-interventional studies are eligible.
For the Patient Interview group only: Patients with radiographic disease progression will be excluded.
Cancer patients undergoing imaging studies as part of their routine clinical care at UW Health and providers who have access to the scan summary tool.
Cohort
Prospective
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Proportion of Patient Participants who report the information presented in their results is "Somewhat easy to understand" or "Very easy to understand" when reviewed by themselves
Baseline data collected in a 10-15 minute survey from patient participants pre-implementation and in a 10-15 minute survey from patient participants post-implementation.
Perceived impact of scan-result-related patient queries on Provider Participant workload
Scored from 1 (no impact) to 5 (very frequently), higher scores indicate higher impact on workload. Data collected at baseline (pre-implementation) and 3 months (post-implementation).
Proportion of Patient Participants who report that reviewing scans increases their anxiety
Baseline data collected in a 10-15 minute survey from patient participants pre-implementation and in a 10-15 minute survey from patient participants post-implementation.
Proportion of Patient Participants who report that they were "somewhat" or "very" satisfied with how scan results were shared and explained
Baseline data collected in a 10-15 minute survey from patient participants pre-implementation and in a 10-15 minute survey from patient participants post-implementation.
Proportion of Patient Participants who report that they "almost always" or "often" contact their provider to ask questions regarding their scan results prior to their follow-up visit
Baseline data collected in a 10-15 minute survey from patient participants pre-implementation and in a 10-15 minute survey from patient participants post-implementation.
Provider Participant-reported frequency of scan-result-related patient queries
Scored from 1 (never) to 5 (very frequently), higher scores indicate higher frequency. Data collected at baseline (pre-implementation) and 3 months (post-implementation).
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