%0 Journal Article
%T Multidisciplinary quality improvement initiative to standardize reporting of lung cancer screening
%A Cubillos, Laura
%A Brenner, Alison T.
%A Birchard, Katherine
%A Henderson, Louise M.
%A Molina, Paul L.
%A Pignone, Michael
%A Ratner, Shana
%A Rivera, M. Patricia
%A Jones, Laura
%A Reuland, Daniel S.
%J Translational Lung Cancer Research
%D 2018
%B 2018
%9 
%! Multidisciplinary quality improvement initiative to standardize reporting of lung cancer screening
%K 
%X Structured reporting of lung cancer screening (LCS) results with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is necessary for appropriate follow-up and management of lung nodules. We describe processes for standardizing the reporting and tracking of screen-detected lung nodules by increasing documentation of Lung-RADS categorization of lung nodules. Our multidisciplinary team developed a project charter and key driver diagram, revised the radiology reporting template, and provided monthly audit reports to thoracic radiologists. Quarterly from Q1-2015 to Q2-2016, we measured the proportion of screening LDCT reports that included a documented Lung-RADS category. In Q1- and Q2-2015, no LDCT scans contained a Lung-RADS assessment. By the end of Q1-2016, 94% of screening LDCTs contained a Lung-RADS assessment with a recommended follow-up action. We developed systematic processes for lung nodule categorization, documentation, and tracking using Lung-RADS that improved structured reporting at one academic medical center.
%U https://tlcr.amegroups.org/article/view/24227
%P S297-S301
%@ 2226-4477