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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 S, Afat S, Othman AE, Nikolaou K, Sieren M, Saehn MJ, Dos Santos DP, Penzkofer T, Bucher AM, Hamm B, Vogl TJ, Bodelle B (2022)

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Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2022

Journal

Book Volume: 194

Pages Range: 70-82

Journal Issue: 1

DOI: 10.1055/a-1586-3278

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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APA:

Bernatz, S., Afat, S., Othman, A.E., Nikolaou, K., Sieren, M., Saehn, M.-J.,... Bodelle, B. (2022). Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Radiology in Inpatient and Outpatient Care in Germany: A Nationwide Survey Regarding the First and Second Wave. Röfo: Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren, 194(1), 70-82. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1586-3278

MLA:

Bernatz, Simon, 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." Röfo: Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren 194.1 (2022): 70-82.

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