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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, Simon; Afat, Saif; Othman, Ahmed E; Nikolaou, Konstantin; Sieren, Malte; Sähn, Marwin-Jonathan; Pinto Dos Santos, Daniel; Penzkofer, Tobias; Bucher, Andreas Michael; Hamm, Bernd; Vogl, Thomas J; Bodelle, Boris.
  • Bernatz S; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
  • Afat S; Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Tübingen, Germany.
  • Othman AE; Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Tübingen, Germany.
  • Nikolaou K; Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Tübingen, Germany.
  • Sieren M; Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany.
  • Sähn MJ; Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital Aachen, Germany.
  • Pinto Dos Santos D; Department of Radiology, University Hospital Cologne, Germany.
  • Penzkofer T; Department of Radiology, Charité Medical Faculty Berlin, Germany.
  • Bucher AM; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
  • Hamm B; Department of Radiology, Charité Medical Faculty Berlin, Germany.
  • Vogl TJ; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
  • Bodelle B; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Rofo ; 194(1): 70-82, 2022 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1467162
ABSTRACT

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 · The accessibility of personal protective equipment resources improved in the second wave.. · In particular, radiology technicians seem increasingly negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.. · Financial and consulting support from the government could be improved.. CITATION FORMAT · Bernatz S, Afat S, Othman AE et al. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Radiology in Inpatient and Outpatient Care in Germany A Nationwide Survey Regarding the First and Second Wave. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2022; 194 70 - 82.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Radiology / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Rofo Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: A-1586-3278

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Radiology / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Rofo Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: A-1586-3278