Comparative analysis of interventional radiology awareness: insights from Turkey, the USA, and Europe using Google Trends data

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Clinical Imaging Pub Date : 2025-05-07 DOI:10.1016/j.clinimag.2025.110491

Ali Dablan, Hamit Özgül, Yiğit Can Kartal, Ali Fuat Tekin

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Abstract

Purpose

To evaluate public awareness of Interventional Radiology (IR) by analyzing internet search trends across Turkey, the United States (USA), and major European countries (2004–2024), and assess the quality of online IR educational resources.

Materials and methods

Google Trends data were analyzed for IR-related terms in five countries. Relative Search Volume (RSV) trends and growth rates were calculated. Top 10 IR-related websites in Turkish were evaluated using DISCERN and Flesch-Kincaid readability tools. Statistical significance was assessed using time series analysis (p < 0.05).

Results

The USA showed highest overall IR awareness (RSV:88), while Turkey demonstrated fastest growth (p < 0.001). European countries showed moderate but significant growth in IR-related searches. Procedure-specific searches (ablation, thrombectomy) increased significantly in Turkey post-2014 (p < 0.001). Online IR educational content in Turkish showed limited accessibility (mean Flesch-Kincaid score: 11.2 ± 1.4).

Conclusion

Significant regional disparities exist in IR awareness, with established presence in the USA contrasting with rapid growth in Turkey and moderate growth in Europe. Limited accessibility of educational resources, particularly in developing regions, suggests need for targeted interventions to improve IR awareness and enhance adoption of minimally invasive procedures.

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介入放射学认知的比较分析：来自土耳其、美国和欧洲使用谷歌趋势数据的见解

目的通过分析2004-2024年土耳其、美国和欧洲主要国家的互联网搜索趋势，评估公众对介入放射学（IR）的认识，并评估在线IR教育资源的质量。材料和方法对五个国家的谷歌趋势数据进行了与ir相关的术语分析。计算相对搜索量（RSV）趋势和增长率。使用DISCERN和Flesch-Kincaid可读性工具对土耳其十大ir相关网站进行评估。采用时间序列分析(p <；0.05)。结果美国整体IR意识最高（RSV:88），而土耳其增长最快(p <；0.001)。欧洲国家的红外相关搜索显示出温和但显著的增长。2014年后，土耳其手术特异性搜索（消融、取栓）显著增加(p <；0.001)。土耳其语在线IR教育内容的可访问性有限（Flesch-Kincaid平均评分：11.2±1.4）。结论IR认知存在显著的地区差异，美国的知名度较高，土耳其的知名度快速增长，欧洲的知名度适度增长。教育资源的可及性有限，特别是在发展中地区，这表明需要有针对性的干预措施，以提高对红外成像的认识，并加强对微创手术的采用。

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Clinical Imaging 医学-核医学

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

0.00%

发文量

265

审稿时长

35 days

期刊介绍： The mission of Clinical Imaging is to publish, in a timely manner, the very best radiology research from the United States and around the world with special attention to the impact of medical imaging on patient care. The journal''s publications cover all imaging modalities, radiology issues related to patients, policy and practice improvements, and clinically-oriented imaging physics and informatics. The journal is a valuable resource for practicing radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other clinicians with an interest in imaging. Papers are carefully peer-reviewed and selected by our experienced subject editors who are leading experts spanning the range of imaging sub-specialties, which include: -Body Imaging- Breast Imaging- Cardiothoracic Imaging- Imaging Physics and Informatics- Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine- Musculoskeletal and Emergency Imaging- Neuroradiology- Practice, Policy & Education- Pediatric Imaging- Vascular and Interventional Radiology