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Remote reporting in the COVID-19 era: from pilot study to practice
E A Dick1, A Raithatha2, L Musker2
1Department of Radiology, Imperial College NHS Trust, London, UK; University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Remote radiology reporting via teleradiology systems significantly boosts reporting output by 140% and enhances trainee satisfaction. This method offers comparable quality to in-hospital reporting, proving beneficial for radiology departments.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology
- Teleradiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote working in healthcare.
- Teleradiology systems offer potential solutions for enhancing radiology services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the benefits and challenges of implementing an intra-departmental teleradiology system for remote reporting.
- To assess the impact of remote reporting on radiologist output, training, and quality.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study was conducted using an in-hospital teleradiology system for remote reporting by hospital-based radiologists.
- Key metrics included reporting output, impact on training, and quality improvement.
Main Results:
- Reporting output increased by 140% with the implementation of remote reporting.
- Trainee satisfaction was high, especially regarding out-of-hours support and teaching.
- Clinical feedback indicated that remote reporting quality was comparable to in-hospital services.
Conclusions:
- Intra-departmental teleradiology enables radiology departments to provide high-standard remote reporting.
- Remote reporting offers significant advantages in terms of increased output and improved training opportunities.
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