COVID-19 outbreak impact on health professionals: A survey on the Italian radiographer experience.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate the impact of the Phase 1 COVID-19 (C19) outbreak on Italian Radiographers.

Material and methods

COVID-19 has spread rapidly worldwide. Many patients underwent radiological examinations, leading to a high risk of infection within the radiology department's staff. Italy was the first-hit European country to face the COVID-19 outbreak and the impact on radiographers was huge. An online survey was disseminated to investigate the involvement and working environment of Italian radiographers during the first outbreak of COVID-19.

Results

Of the 840 responders, 65% were men. The majority of the responding Health-care Workers (HCW) was represented by radiographers (96%), from high-prevalence regions (82%; p<.05). Forty-five percent were involved in the activat

SUBMITTER: Martini C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8858721 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature