Knowledge, practice and emotional status related to COVID-19 pandemic among radiology technicians working at pandemic hospitals

Akyurt, Nuran

doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2020.109431

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“…Healthcare professionals may deal with a higher infection risk due to aerosols as a result of close patient contact and invasive patient care. In radiology, especially interventional radiologists and technicians are at increased risk [9,10]. Lack of training, experience or risk management plans may increase fear and a poor emotional state for an individual [10].…”

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“…In radiology, especially interventional radiologists and technicians are at increased risk [9,10]. Lack of training, experience or risk management plans may increase fear and a poor emotional state for an individual [10]. Moreover, the pandemic impacts healthcare on an institutional level with potential depletion of personal protective equipment resources and financial difficulties [11].…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Radiology in Inpatient and Outpatient Care in Germany: A Nationwide Survey Regarding the First and Second Wave

Bernatz

Afat

Othman

et al. 2021

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Objectives To find out the opinion of radiological inpatient and outpatient medical staff regarding the measures taken in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic during the first and second waves and to identify the measures that are still perceived as needing improvement. Materials and Methods We conducted an anonymous online survey among more than 10 000 radiologists/technicians in Germany from January 5 to January 31, 2021. A total of 862 responses (head physicians, n = 225 [inpatient doctors, n = 138; outpatient doctors, n = 84; N/A, n = 3]; radiologic personnel, n = 637 [inpatient doctor, n = 303; outpatient doctor, n = 50; inpatient technician, n = 217; outpatient technician, n = 26; N/A, n = 41]) were received. Questions of approximation, yes/no questions, and Likert scales were used. Results During the first/second wave, 70 % (86/123)/43 % (45/104) of inpatient and 26 % (17/66)/10 % (5/52) of outpatient head physicians agreed that they received financial support from the authorities but the majority rated the financial support as insufficient. During the first and second wave, 33 % (8/24) and 80 % (16/20) of outpatient technicians agreed that they were adequately provided with personal protective equipment. The perceived lack of personal protective equipment improved for all participants during the second wave. Inpatient [outpatient] technicians perceived an increased workload in the first and second wave: 72 % (142/198) [79 % (19/24)] and 84 % (146/174) [80 % (16/20)]. Conclusion: Technicians seem increasingly negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. Financial support by the competent authorities seems to be in need of improvement. Key Points: Citation Format

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Radiology in Inpatient and Outpatient Care in Germany: A Nationwide Survey Regarding the First and Second Wave

Bernatz

Afat

Othman

et al. 2021

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Identification of key potential infection processes and risk factors in the computed tomography examination process by FMEA method under COVID-19

Jin,

Ye,

Lin

et al. 2024

BMC Infect Dis

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Purpose To identify the key infection processes and risk factors in Computed Tomography (CT) examination process within the standard prevention and control measures for the COVID-19 epidemic, aiming to mitigate cross-infection occurrences in the hospital. Method The case hospital has assembled a team of 30 experts specialized in CT examination. Based on the CT examination process, the potential failure modes were assessed from the perspective of severity (S), occurrence probability (O), and detectability (D); they were then combined with corresponding risk prevention measures. Finally, key infection processes and risk factors were identified according to the risk priority number (RPN) and expert analysis. Results Through the application of RPN and further analysis, four key potential infection processes were identified, including “CT request form (A1),” “during the scan of CT patient (B2),” “CT room and objects disposal (C2),” and “medical waste (garbage) disposal (C3)”. In addition, eight key risk factors were also identified, including “cleaning personnel does not wear masks normatively (C32),” “nurse does not select the vein well, resulting in extravasation of the peripheral vein for enhanced CT (B25),” “patient cannot find the CT room (A13),” “patient has obtained a CT request form but does not know the procedure (A12),” “patient is too unwell to continue with the CT scan (B24),” “auxiliary staff (or technician) does not have a good grasp of the sterilization and disinfection standards (C21),” “auxiliary staff (or technician) does not sterilize the CT machine thoroughly (C22),” and “cleaning personnel lacks of knowledge of COVID-19 prevention and control (C33)”. Conclusion Hospitals can publicize the precautions regarding CT examination through various channels, reducing the incidence of CT examination failure. Hospitals’ cleaning services are usually outsourced, and the educational background of the staff employed in these services is generally not high. Therefore, during training and communication, it is more necessary to provide a series of scope and training programs that are aligned with their understanding level. The model developed in this study effectively identifies the key infection prevention process and critical risk factors, enhancing the safety of medical staff and patients. This has significant research implications for the potential epidemic of major infectious diseases.

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Psychometric properties of the COVID-19 safety measures questionnaire in the employees of the radiation therapy center

Saber,

Madadizadeh,

Abdollahi-Dehkordi

et al. 2024

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: Due to the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak on the continuation, schedule, and efficiency of radiation therapy, this study aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the COVID-19 Safety Measures (CSM) questionnaire at the radiation therapy center. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this analytical cross-sectional study, which all personnel of the radiation therapy center (20 people) participated, the validity and reliability of the 16-item CSM questionnaire were investigated. Cultural adaptation, face validity, content validity, test-retest reliability, and internal consistency were evaluated. For face and content validity, impact score, content validity ratio, and content validity index (CVR and CVI) were calculated, respectively. Also, internal consistency and stability reliability were calculated with Kuder–Richardson (KR20) alpha and Pearson correlation coefficient and intraclass correlation (ICC), respectively. Data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 24 with a significant level of 5%. RESULTS: Out of 20 employees, 70% (14 people) were female, 75% (15 people) were married and the mean age (SD) was 32.4 (6.35) years. Scale-based Kuder–Richardson alpha, S-CVI, ICC, and confidence interval were 0.79, 0.97, 0.68, and 0.38–0.89, respectively. CONCLUSION: The validity and reliability of the 16-item CSM questionnaire were confirmed. Therefore, the application of this scale is recommended.

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Knowledge, practice and emotional status related to COVID-19 pandemic among radiology technicians working at pandemic hospitals

Cited by 3 publications

References 40 publications

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Radiology in Inpatient and Outpatient Care in Germany: A Nationwide Survey Regarding the First and Second Wave

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Radiology in Inpatient and Outpatient Care in Germany: A Nationwide Survey Regarding the First and Second Wave

Identification of key potential infection processes and risk factors in the computed tomography examination process by FMEA method under COVID-19

Psychometric properties of the COVID-19 safety measures questionnaire in the employees of the radiation therapy center

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