The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on radiology residents in Northern Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess changes in working patterns and education experienced by radiology residents in Northwest Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

An online questionnaire was sent to residents of 9 postgraduate schools in Lombardy and Piedmont, investigating demographics, changes in radiological workload, involvement in COVID-19-related activities, research, distance learning, COVID-19 contacts and infection, changes in training profile, and impact on psychological wellbeing. Descriptive and χ² statistics were used.

Results

Among 373 residents invited, 300 (80%) participated. Between March and April 2020, 44% (133/300) of respondents dedicated their full time to radiology; 41% (124/300) engaged in COVID-19-related activities, 73% (90/124) of whom wo

SUBMITTER: Cavalieri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7986178 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature