Paper ID: 2403.00788

PRECISE Framework: GPT-based Text For Improved Readability, Reliability, and Understandability of Radiology Reports For Patient-Centered Care

Satvik Tripathi, Liam Mutter, Meghana Muppuri, Suhani Dheer, Emiliano Garza-Frias, Komal Awan, Aakash Jha, Michael Dezube, Azadeh Tabari, Christopher P. Bridge, Dania Daye

This study introduces and evaluates the PRECISE framework, utilizing OpenAI's GPT-4 to enhance patient engagement by providing clearer and more accessible chest X-ray reports at a sixth-grade reading level. The framework was tested on 500 reports, demonstrating significant improvements in readability, reliability, and understandability. Statistical analyses confirmed the effectiveness of the PRECISE approach, highlighting its potential to foster patient-centric care delivery in healthcare decision-making.

Submitted: Feb 20, 2024