June C Yang PhD,RN, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Anthony Gerdeman PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kay H. Vydareny MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gary J. Becker MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jennifer Bosma PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To present the findings of the 2013 ABR Practice Analysis survey, performed to determine the critically important and frequently performed activities in clinical practice, and to note changes in practice patterns since the prior survey in 2010.

The survey instrument was distributed electronically to 17,721 members of American College of Radiology with a unique identification code for each individual in 2010 and to 16,369 individuals in 2013. A five-point scale was established for both frequency and importance variables. Rating scales were identical both in 2010 and 2013.  Currently, the data are being collected and data collection will be closed on April 12, 2013.

In 2010, 2909 (19.32%) diagnostic radiologists answered the survey, while in 2013, there were 1964 (13.00%)respondents as of April 2, 2013. 2,233 (76.8%) of the respondents indicated that they spent at least 50% of their time in clinical practice in 2010 whereas 1368 (69.65%) diagnostic radiologists who participated reported practicing 50% or more in clinical practice thus far in 2013. The test of statistical significance will be tested in the clinical practice settings and in other demographic data between the two surveys, 2010 and 2013. Changes in top three activities/indications in importance and frequency between the two surveys will be compared.

The 2013 practice analysis survey may show changes in practice patterns between 2010 and 2013. These changes will be incorporated into the exam development processes of the ABR.  

Changes observed from a practice analysis survey in 2013 will be discussed.  Knowledge of these changes is important so that examinations which reflect current practice patterns can be constructed.

Yang, J, Gerdeman, A, Vydareny, K, Becker, G, Bosma, J, The ABR’s Practice Analysis Survey: Comparison of 2010 and 2013.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13015765.html