AI-Based Video Radiology Reports Enhance Patient Understanding

May 22, 2025

Harvard researchers presented an AI system that generates video radiology reports rated highly by radiologists for patient communication.

Key Details

  • The ReXplain AI system creates patient-friendly video radiology reports using a large-language model, image segmentation, and conversational avatars.
  • Tested with five radiologists and 10 CT video reports, the tool received 98-100% positive agreement on understandability and accuracy.
  • Radiologists strongly agreed that image explanations and normal comparisons improved comprehension.
  • 80% were comfortable providing videos to patients, with some hesitance for pre-visit distribution (60%).
  • Feedback on 3D image rendering was mixed (50%).
  • Further patient-centered studies are planned.

Why It Matters

Improving patient understanding of radiology results is a key unmet need; AI-generated multimedia reports could bridge the gap between medical reports and patient comprehension, helping radiology demonstrate direct value to patients.

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