The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of radiography staff and managers in Northern Ireland, UK: The radiography managers' perspective

Health Research and Education during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Australian Clinician and Researcher Perspective

“…The interpretation of clinical trial results was also affected, particularly if a COVID-19-positive patient was recruited into a stroke trial, due to the negative effect of concomitant COVID-19 infection on stroke severity and survival [65]. The potential psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diagnostics radiology staff, especially in the pre-vaccination waves, required strong leadership, proactive communication and the implementation of mental health support services, where available [66].…”

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Clinical Experience and Training of Undergraduate Student Radiographers internationally: The Clinical Tutors’ perspective

“…Guidance on best practice for infection control has changed regularly over the course of the pandemic, and the statistics of infection transmission and deaths among HCW, including radiographers caused great alarm. 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 In this rapidly changing environment student training was impacted, some placements were cancelled or curtailed, elective placements opportunities lost, and where placements resumed, they involved novel ways of working e. g. simulation software or university practicals. 1 , 3 , 4 , 10 Earlier research into previous recent pandemics such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) found that HCWs who help maintain services during pandemics and epidemics often suffer increased workloads and stress, which can affect their mental health.…”