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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Radiology
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted healthcare systems worldwide.
  • Radiology departments faced unprecedented challenges in adapting services and maintaining operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the changes and responses of international radiology departments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To assess the impact of COVID-19 on radiology practices across diverse global regions.

Main Methods:

  • A global survey was conducted among radiologists in 18 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
  • The survey, administered from April to May 2020, assessed imaging practices, workforce adjustments, testing availability, safety protocols, research, education, and infrastructure.

Main Results:

  • Respondents reported infrastructure shortages (42.9%) and widespread COVID-19 testing availability (78.6%).
  • Chest CT was used for COVID-19 screening by 28.6% of respondents.
  • Safety interventions included mask usage, social distancing, and PPE training; education shifted to online lectures and reduced resident rotations.

Conclusions:

  • Significant disparities exist in infrastructure, research, and educational initiatives among global radiology departments post-COVID-19.
  • The pandemic presents an opportunity for the global radiology community to collaborate on addressing these challenges.