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RSNA International Trends: A Global Perspective on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Radiology in Late 2020
Bien Soo Tan1, N Reed Dunnick1, Afshin Gangi1
1From the Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Rd, Academia Level 4, Singapore 169856 (B.S.T.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Mich (N.R.D.); Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France (A.G.); Department of Imaging, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia (S.G.); Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China (Z.Y.J.); Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy (E.N.); Department of Radiology, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil (C.H.N.); Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa (R.D.P.); Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY (J.Y.); and Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass (U.M.).
Insights
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic impacted global healthcare systems. This report shares radiology expert insights to address challenges and improve workflows during and after the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Radiology
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Background:
- The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly disrupted healthcare systems worldwide.
- Variations in disease burden, healthcare resources, and testing availability created unique challenges.
- Evolving understanding of COVID-19's effects, treatments, and transmission dynamics necessitated adaptive strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To share global radiology expert experiences and insights from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To provide guidance for managing healthcare challenges amidst rising COVID-19 cases.
- To identify workflow modifications beneficial beyond the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative report synthesizing experiences from international radiology experts.
- Collection of insights on local challenges and adaptive strategies implemented during the pandemic.
- Analysis of factors influencing disease management and healthcare system response.
Main Results:
- Heterogeneity in pandemic impact across different geographical regions and healthcare settings.
- Successful adaptation of radiology workflows to manage increased demands and altered patient care pathways.
- Identification of key factors influencing patient outcomes and transmission control.
Conclusions:
- International collaboration and shared experiences are crucial for navigating global health crises.
- Radiology departments implemented innovative solutions to maintain essential services during the pandemic.
- Sustainable workflow changes in radiology are essential for future pandemic preparedness and healthcare resilience.
Abstract:
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has challenged and changed health care systems around the world. There has been a heterogeneity of disease burden, health care resources, and nonimaging testing availability, both geographically and over time. In parallel, there has been a continued increase in understanding how the disease affects patients, effectiveness of therapeutic options, and factors that modulate transmission risk. In this report, radiology experts in representative countries from around the world share insights gained from local experience. These insights provide a guidepost to help address management challenges as cases continue to rise in many parts of the world and suggest modifications in workflow that are likely to continue after this pandemic subsides.
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