ArticleAustralasian journal of ultrasound in medicine2021
Patient understanding of diagnostic ultrasound examinations in an Australian private radiology clinic.
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Abstract
purposeTo determine patient understanding and expectations of ultrasound imaging and its safety, sources of examination information and levels of examination anxiety.
methods1070 consecutive patients presenting to a private, regional radiology practice in New South Wales, Australia between 16
resultsA total of 215/1070 (20%) patients voluntarily participated in the study. Most were female (74%, 159/215), with a median (range) age of 55 (18-92) years. Participant's median (range) score of ultrasound imaging knowledge was 3 (0-5) scored out of six and indicated uncertainty regarding the ultrasound procedure, result dissemination and ultrasound safety. Participants with previous personal experience had significantly higher levels of ultrasound imaging knowledge than those whose primary information source was their referring doctor (P = 0.0005) or the internet (P = 0.026). Significantly higher levels of ultrasound examination knowledge were also associated with lower self-reported levels of anxiety (P = 0.002).
conclusionParticipants had incomplete ultrasound examination knowledge, including misconceptions regarding safety and result dissemination, some of which could be clarified by the sonographer at the beginning of the ultrasound examination.
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