Table 2.
Comparative analysis of patient responses between SRR and AI-Interpreted MRI spine reports.
| Metric | Original Reports | AI Reports | Mean Difference | p-value∗ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of MRI report | 6.56 ± 2.42 (5.90–7.22) | 8.50 ± 1.91 (7.98–9.02) | 1.94 | <0.001 |
| Clarity of MRI report | 6.96 ± 2.12 (6.38–7.54) | 8.57 ± 1.79 (8.08–9.06) | 1.61 | <0.001 |
| Understanding of medical condition | 6.27 ± 2.28 (5.64–6.90) | 7.75 ± 2.18 (7.15–8.35) | 1.48 | <0.001 |
| Preferred method to receive reports | 6.84 ± 2.49 (6.16–7.52) | 8.41 ± 1.97 (7.87–8.95) | 1.57 | 0.008 |
| Engagement with healthcare journey | 6.78 ± 2.48 (6.10–7.46) | 8.35 ± 2.00 (7.80–8.90) | 1.57 | <0.001 |
| Clarity of medical terms | 6.47 ± 2.48 (5.79–7.15) | 8.71 ± 1.66 (8.25–9.17) | 2.24 | <0.001 |
| Completeness of information | 7.39 ± 2.09 (6.82–7.96) | 8.51 ± 2.07 (7.94–9.08) | 1.12 | 0.008 |
| Overall satisfaction | 7.24 ± 2.06 (6.67–7.81) | 8.63 ± 1.97 (8.09–9.17) | 1.39 | 0.008 |
Data are presented as mean ± SD (95 % CI). ∗p-values are Bonferroni-corrected for multiple comparisons (significance level adjusted to α = .05/8 = 0.0063).