RAdiology Consultation Effectiveness

Impact of Interventional Radiology Consultation on the Spinal Infiltrations Effectiveness

Performing a consultation with the radiologist before a spinal invasive procedure serves to foster a trusting physician-patient relationship. It also provides an opportunity for the comprehensive explanation of the procedure, its aftermath, and any patient inquiries. We believe that this proactive approach has the potential to alleviate pre-procedure anxiety, thereby contributing to an enhanced overall experience of the intervention and its outcomes. Despite these potential benefits, it is noteworthy that such consultations are not systematically implemented, and their impact on the intervention effictness remains unexplored in existing literature.

The hypothesis is grounded in the belief that patients who perform a consultation preceding their spinal intervention are likely to witness improvements in both the overall experience of the procedure and its effectiveness.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient 18 years of age or older
• Referred to the imaging department for a peri-spinal injection under CT guidance.
• Low back pain, dorsal pain, or neck pain with an average pain intensity of ≥ 5/10 on NPRS.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient unable to read and/or write French

• Patient unable to condut a teleconsultation (no phone, no internet connection)

• Current pregnancy, breastfeeding, or lack of effective contraception for women of childbearing age

• Lack of consent

• Legally protected population:

  • Adults protected by law (guardianship, curatorship, or judicial protection)
  • Non-emancipated minors
  • Individuals unable to express consent (research conducted in emergency situations)
  • Individuals deprived of liberty (by judicial or administrative decision, or involuntary hospitalization)

• Not affiliated with a social security scheme or not benefiting from such a scheme

• Participation in another research study with an ongoing exclusion period