Accelerated implementation of remote reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To assess, via a survey of UK radiological departments, if the COVID-19 pandemic led to a change in radiological reporting undertaken in a home environment with appropriate IT support.

Materials and methods

All imaging departments in the UK were contacted and asked about the provision of home reporting and IT support before and after the first wave of the pandemic.

Results

One hundred and thirty-seven of the 217 departments contacted replied, producing a response rate of 61%. There was a 147% increase in the provision of remote access viewing and reporting platforms during the pandemic. Although 578 consultants had access to a viewing platform pre-pandemic, this had increased to 1,431 during the course of the first wave.

Conclusion

This survey represents wo

SUBMITTER: Callaway M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7846206 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature