Patient-centered research in radiology: A Canadian perspective.

Journal: Clinical imaging
Published Date: Jul 15, 2025

Abstract

This article examines the importance of patient-centered research in radiology with an emphasis on incorporating the patient perspective to improve patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and research relevance. The methods for effective patient engagement include creating patient advisory councils, developing PRO measures, and incorporating patients as active members of research teams. To solve logistic challenges and technical difficulties, communication tools such as visual aids, simplified language, and digital applications are discussed. Key barriers to patient engagement and potential solutions are discussed. The roles of artificial intelligence (AI) and mobile health (mHealth) platforms in simplifying data, as well as addressing ethical considerations related to data security, transparency, and informed consent, are highlighted.

Authors

  • Osher Ngo Yung Lee
    Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, UK.
  • Farhad Niaghi
    Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Canada.
  • Rawan Abu Mughli
    Department of Medical Imaging, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, University of Toronto, Canada.
  • Maria Zulfiqar
    Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, USA.
  • Waqas Ahmad
    Department of Information Systems and Technology, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden.
  • Simmie Smith
    President Psoriasis Canada Organization, Canada.
  • Osama Majeed
    Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Canada.
  • Faisal Khosa
    Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, 899 12th Avenue West, British Columbia V5Z 1M9, Canada. Electronic address: fkhosa@hotmail.com.

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