Table 2:
Evaluation dimensions | Definition | Likert system |
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Additions | The impression is not repetitive and does not include unnecessary findings. | 3: No additions; 2: Moderate additions; 1: Excessive additions. |
Omissions | The impression contains all important findings. | 3: No omissions; 2: Moderate omissions; 1: Significant omissions. |
Factual correctness | The impression accurately represents the findings and is devoid of factual errors. | 3: Correct; 2: Partially correct; 1: Substantially incorrect. |
Clarity and organization | The impression is unambiguous, grammatical, and well-organized. | 3: Good; 2: Adequate; 1: Poor. |
Interpretive and technical jargon | The impression provides appropriate interpretations of the findings and avoids using unnecessary radiologic jargon or details. | 3: Appropriate; 2: Partially appropriate; 1: Inappropriate. |
Recommendations | The recommendations for patient management, if applicable, are clinically valid. | 3: Appropriate; 2: Partially appropriate; 1: Inappropriate. |
Overall utility score | Given the impression as an initial draft, consider how many changes would you make to render it suitable for clinical use. | 5: Acceptable with no changes needed; 4: Acceptable with minor changes needed; 3: Acceptable with moderate changes needed; 2: Unacceptable with significant changes needed; 1: Unusable |