Pandemic preparedness of diagnostic radiographers during COVID-19: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As chest imaging is a tool for detecting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), diagnostic radiographers are a key component of the frontline workforce. Due to its unforeseen nature, COVID-19 has challenged radiographers' preparedness in combating its effects. Despite its importance, literature specifically investigating radiographers' readiness is limited. However, the documented experiences are prognostic of pandemic preparedness. Hence, this study aimed to map this literature by addressing the question: 'what does the existing literature reveal about the pandemic preparedness of diagnostic radiographers during COVID-19?'.

Methods

Using Arksey and O'Malley's framework, this scoping review searched for empirical studies in MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and CINAHL. Con

SUBMITTER: Kandeepan K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10165010 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature