Radiografía De Tórax En Atención Primaria: Articulación Clínica Entre Medicina Familiar Y La Licenciatura En Radiología E Imágenes Diagnósticas.
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Chest X-rays (CXR) are a fundamental tool in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases. This study evaluated their effectiveness with the aim of optimizing the clinical management of patients. A retrospective study of clinical cases in primary care centers (PHC) in Panama was conducted, analyzing 150 clinical records of patients over 18 years of age with suspected acute respiratory infection (ARI) who were treated between January 2022 and December 2024. The inclusion criteria covered adults with acute symptoms, formal RxTx request, official radiological report, and complete file. Data confidentiality was guaranteed in accordance with regulations, and the analysis was performed using SPSS version 26 and the chi-square test for associations (p < 0.05). The results suggest a high concordance between radiological findings and clinical diagnosis, demonstrating a significant improvement in therapeutic accuracy. However, deficiencies were identified in the formulation of medical requests. The systematic integration of RxTx into PHC protocols, together with standardized clinical guidelines and continuous training, is proposed as a strategy to optimize the rational use of resources, reduce diagnostic error, and improve the clinical outcomes of IR, reinforcing the role of radiology in family and community medicine.
Source: Las Enfermeras de hoy
Author: Juan de Dios Márquez
Institution: Universidad de Santander
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7215637274