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COVID-19: Challenges and coping strategies in radiology departments in Nigeria.
Omidiji, Olubukola A; Atalabi, Omolola Mojisola; Idowu, Elizabeth A; Ishola, Aderemi; Olowoyeye, Omodele A; Omisore, Adeleye Dorcas; Eze, K C; Ahmadu, Muhammad S; Dim, Ngozi R; Anas, Ismail; Ilo, Adaobi C; Ayodele, Sidikat A T; Daji, Feyisayo Yvonne; Yidi, Abdulsalam M; Ajiboye, Olubukola Khadija; Jimoh, Kamaldeen O; Toyobo, Oluyemisi O; Onuwaje, Ayesan M; Irurhe, Nicholas Kayode; Adeyomoye, Adekunle O; Akinola, Rachael A; Arogundade, Rasheed Ajani.
  • Omidiji OA; Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy and Radiodiagnosis, College of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Nigeria.
  • Atalabi OM; Department of Radiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Idowu EA; Department of Radiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Ishola A; Department of Radiology, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.
  • Olowoyeye OA; Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy and Radiodiagnosis, College of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Nigeria.
  • Omisore AD; Department of Radiology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
  • Eze KC; Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
  • Ahmadu MS; Department of Radiology, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
  • Dim NR; Department of Radiation Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku Ozalla Campus, Enugu, Nigeria.
  • Anas I; Department of Radiology, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
  • Ilo AC; Department of Radiation Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku Ozalla Campus, Enugu, Nigeria.
  • Ayodele SAT; Department of Radiology, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Nigeria.
  • Daji FY; Department of Radiology, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Yidi AM; Department of Radiology, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Ajiboye OK; Department of Radiology, Cedarcrest Hospitals, Warri, Nigeria.
  • Jimoh KO; Department of Radiology, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.
  • Toyobo OO; Department of Radiology, Crestview Radiology, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Onuwaje AM; Department of Radiology, Lily Hospitals, Warri, Nigeria.
  • Irurhe NK; Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy and Radiodiagnosis, College of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Nigeria.
  • Adeyomoye AO; Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy and Radiodiagnosis, College of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Nigeria.
  • Akinola RA; Department of Radiology, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Nigeria.
  • Arogundade RA; Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy and Radiodiagnosis, College of Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Nigeria.
Ann Afr Med ; 21(1): 71-76, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1753750
ABSTRACT
Context COVID-19 came suddenly, bringing to the fore the challenges inherent in the health system. In a developing country, such as Nigeria, which already had myriad problems with funds and equipment in the health sector.

Aims:

This study aims to examine the challenges encountered by the staff in Radiology facilities and how they combated the challenges. Settings and

Design:

A descriptive cross-sectional study of radiology facilities in Nigeria. Subjects and

Methods:

Radiologists from nine government and four private facilities who attended to COVID-19 patients were asked to fill questionnaires on challenges faced and their coping strategies. Responses were sent through E-mail. Statistical Analysis Used Data from the responses were analyzed using Microsoft excel for Mac 2011 and presented as figures and tables.

Results:

Majority of the government 7 (77.8%) and private facilities 4 (100%) had no equipment dedicated only to COVID-19 patients. Seven (77.8%) government facilities complained of inadequate staff, poor availability of personal protective equipment (PPEs) 8 (88.9%), and lack of technology for remote viewing 7 (77.8%). Fear of cross-infection was a challenge in one of the facilities 1 (11.1%). Coping strategies adopted include ensuring less traffic in the department by discouraging walk-in patients and canceling non-emergent cases, booking suspected/confirmed cases for lighter times, using old film for face shields and cloth for facemasks, staff education on COVID-19 and preventive measures, and sending reports to physicians through E-mail.

Conclusions:

There were a lot of challenges during the COVID-19 crisis, with government hospitals experiencing more challenges than private facilities. The challenges included among others inadequate staff strength and lack of technology for remote viewing. Some were overcome using education and by production of facemasks/shields production using recycled materials.
RésuméLe contexte COVID-19 came suddenly, bringing to the fore the challenges inherent in the health system. Dans un pays en développement, comme Le Nigeria, qui avait déjà une myriade de problèmes de fonds et d'équipements dans le secteur de la santé. Objectifs Cette étude vise à examiner les défis rencontrés par le personnel des établissements de radiologie et comment ils ont relevé les défis. Paramètres et conception une section descriptive étude des installations de radiologie au Nigeria. Sujets et méthodes Radiologues de neuf établissements publics et de quatre établissements privés qui ont participé aux patients COVID-19 ont été invités à remplir des questionnaires sur les défis rencontrés et leurs stratégies d'adaptation. Les réponses ont été envoyées par courrier électronique. Analyse statistique utilisée Les données des réponses ont été analysées à l'aide de Microsoft Excel pour Mac 2011 et présentées sous forme de figures et de tableaux. Résultats La majorité des établissements publics 7 (77,8 %) et privés 4 (100 %) ne disposaient d'aucun équipement dédié uniquement aux patients COVID-19. Sept (77,8 %) établissements publics se sont plaints d'un personnel inadéquat, d'une faible disponibilité des équipements de protection individuelle (EPI) 8 (88,9 %), et le manque de technologie pour la visualisation à distance 7 (77,8 %). La peur d'une infection croisée était un défi dans l'un des établissements 1 (11,1 %). Faire faceles stratégies adoptées comprennent la réduction de la circulation dans le service en décourageant les patients sans rendez-vous et en annulant les cas non urgents, en réservant les cas suspects/confirmés pour des périodes plus légères, en utilisant un vieux film pour les écrans faciaux et un tissu pour les masques faciaux, la formation du personnel sur COVID-19 et mesures préventives et l'envoi de rapports aux médecins par courrier électronique.

Conclusions:

Il y a eu beaucoup de défis pendant la COVID-19 crise, les hôpitaux publics étant confrontés à plus de défis que les établissements privés. Les défis comprenaient entre autres l'insuffisance la force du personnel et le manque de technologie pour la visualisation à distance. Certains ont été surmontés grâce à l'éducation et à la production de masques faciaux/boucliers utilisant des matériaux recyclés. Mots-clés défis, les stratégies d'adaptation, COVID-19, Nigeria.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Radiology / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Ann Afr Med Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Aam.aam_76_21