An Evidence-Based Project on Enhancing Inpatient Registered Nurses and Radiology Communication to Reduce Cancellations and Improve Patient Outcomes

Q3 Nursing

Journal of Radiology Nursing Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-02 DOI:10.1016/j.jradnu.2025.101362

Cordelle Luces DHA, MS-Ed, MSN-ML, APRN-AGACNP, RN , Denise Forbes DHA, MSN, RN, NPD-BC , Colette Forde DNP, MSN, RN , Zoe Ramsay MSN, RN

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Abstract

Background

Registered nurses (RNs) spend a significant amount of their inpatient day communicating with multiple individuals to ensure their patients receive the best care possible.

Objective

This article will discuss ways to improve communication between the RNs and the radiology team.

Methods

Improvements were made by standardizing communication, holding interdisciplinary meetings, and integrating electronic medical record systems.

Results

The radiology team and nurses worked together more cohesively. Decreased time to procedure completion was noted, as were fewer duplicate studies and an overall decrease in errors.

Conclusions

Communication improvements between the RNs and the radiology team created a more efficient system and more patient-focused care.

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加强住院注册护士和放射科沟通以减少取消预约和改善患者预后的循证项目

背景注册护士（RNs）花费大量的住院时间与不同的人沟通，以确保他们的病人得到最好的护理。目的探讨如何提高注册护士与放射科团队之间的沟通。方法通过规范沟通、召开跨学科会议、整合电子病案系统等措施进行改进。结果放射科团队与护士的合作更加紧密。注意到手术完成时间缩短，重复研究减少，错误总体减少。结论注册护士和放射科团队之间沟通的改善创造了一个更有效的系统和更以病人为中心的护理。

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Journal of Radiology Nursing Nursing-Advanced and Specialized Nursing

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57 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Radiology Nursing promotes the highest quality patient care in the diagnostic and therapeutic imaging environments. The content is intended to show radiology nurses how to practice with compassion, competence, and commitment, not only to patients but also to the profession of nursing as a whole. The journal goals mirror those of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing: to provide, promote, maintain , and continuously improve patient care through education, standards, professional growth, and collaboration with other health care provides.