Experiences of diagnostic radiographers through the Covid-19 pandemic

Naylor, Sarah; Booth, Sarah; Strudwick, Ruth

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2021.10.016

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“…These findings are consistent with Naylor et al's qualitative study of diagnostic radiographers, who also highlighted frustration with changing government guidance in the early stages of the pandemic. 32 While the frustration felt as a result of this lack of government guidance was not limited to radiography, 33 the pandemic highlighted a lack of understanding by other healthcare professionals, regarding the role of the radiographer and the need for unique PPE and safety guidance at a departmental level to account for specialist procedures within each area of the department. Almost fifty percent of radiographers surveyed were dissatisfied with access to PPE in the early stages of the pandemic aligning closely with Zervide et al's figures from May 2020.…”

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confidence: 99%

Impact of COVID-19 on service delivery in radiology and radiotherapy

McFadden¹,

Flood²,

Gilleece³

2022

Radiography

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Impact of COVID-19 on service delivery in radiology and radiotherapy

McFadden¹,

Flood²,

Gilleece³

2022

Radiography

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“…The increased workload has raised questions about whether more support is required for the healthcare professionals at the frontline of the COVID‐19 pandemic. 2 , 15 , 23 , 32 In this regard, 55% of the participants responded ‘no’ to believing that they required additional support; nevertheless, their comments suggested that support was not available when needed. In the study by Shanahan and Akudjedu, 15 54.3% of the participants agreed that adequate psychosocial support structures were available, including redeployment, daily communication and virtual morning teas.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The survey questions were constructed based on surveys in similar studies ( Supporting Information ). 2 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 22 , 23 …”

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The impact of COVID‐19 on Western Australian medical imaging clinical practice and workplace

Dann

Sun

2022

J of Medical Radiation Sci

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Introduction Medical imaging plays a key role in the management of patients with coronavirus disease‐2019 (COVID‐19). This field is at risk from the impacts of the pandemic on the practice and workplace of medical imaging professionals (MIPs). Recent research has explored this impact internationally and in various states of Australia; however, the impact of the pandemic on Western Australian (WA) MIPs is yet to be examined. Methods This cross‐sectional study aimed to address this issue by surveying clinically practicing WA MIPs on their experience of the impact of COVID‐19. The survey was conducted online between the 1 st and the 31 st of May 2021 and encompassed 101 clinical sites. Results Fifty‐one valid (17.1%) responses were recorded, and a majority (66.7%) of the participants were employed in public hospitals. The results showed that most participants (94.1%) perceived an impact on their clinical practice, with expressions of insufficient access to personal protective equipment (PPE). The use of all the appropriate PPE items were dependent on whether the participants were employed in a public hospital, private hospital, or a private practice ( P = 0.001). Perceived imaging volume decrease across modalities did not differ significantly among the workplaces, except for interventional radiology ( P = 0.006). The participants also expressed concerns about inadequate psychological support. Conclusions COVID‐19 has enhanced infection control procedures and modified the routine imaging patterns. Specifically, WA medical imaging centres have altered their PPE and cleaning procedures based on updated health advice. Efforts should be taken to strengthen the support provided to the staff members and to ensure adequate access to PPE supplies.

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“…During the pandemic differences in the work practices of interventional and general radiographers became more evident than before. 6 , 14 Interventional radiographers were often involved in the emergency treatment of patients with COVID-19 who required intervention. This mandated the wearing of full radiation protection shielding as well as personal protective equipment (PPE) sometimes for substantial periods of time often with minimal comfort breaks.…”

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confidence: 99%