Questionnaire Survey on the Current Use of Brain Docks and Their Compliance with Guidelines in Japan

• DOI: 10.2176/jns-nmc.2024-0235
• Publication Date: 2025-03-20T22:13:41Z
• Authors: Hiroshi KONDO; Fusao IKAWA; Takeshi HARA; Masashi KUWABARA; Daizo ISHII; Hidekazu TOMIMOTO; Nobutaka HORIE
• Keywords: Survey research

Brain dock is used for the early diagnosis of intracranial lesions, prevention cerebrovascular disorders, and detection cognitive decline. However, its application varies per facility. This study evaluated use brain compliance with guidelines via a questionnaire survey on members Japan Society Ningen Dock Preventive Medical Care Society. The included information respondents, facility characteristics, implementation. number responses was 288 (response rate: 10.3%). predominantly in combination other diagnostic methods. In addition to magnetic resonance imaging, examinations performed assessment stroke risk factors dementia. Radiographic image interpretation frequently by more than one person, often neurosurgeon or radiologist. Artificial intelligence less frequently. several facilities, results were explained all patients person those who requested findings facilities. Meanwhile, 10% centers sent patients. Neurosurgeons most common professionals provided explanations patients, followed outpatient physicians result as reference. Only 24% aware certification program. By solving related problems, docks can play greater role improving medical issues Japan, where aging society projected increase.