The Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on the Control and Management of Radiography Practice in the United Arab Emirates
The present study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on radiology practices in Abu Dhabi, UAE. An electronic survey (Google form) was distributed among Abu Dhabi government and private hospitals. The survey included general X–ray services, which were only provided in the radiology dep...
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| description | The present study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on radiology practices in Abu Dhabi, UAE. An electronic survey (Google form) was distributed among Abu Dhabi government and private hospitals. The survey included general X–ray services, which were only provided in the radiology departments. The diagnostic radiographers who reported changes in the number and type of radiology procedures (37%) reported that the changes reached 61–80% compared to the number of procedures being conducted prior to the outbreak of COVID-19. While infection control was challenging due to the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), 51.2% of the participants were affected. The healthcare workers in the radiology departments in Abu Dhabi are exposed to a high number of COVID-19–infection patients, which increases their chances of contracting the disease. A total of 90% of employees were infected with COVID-19 during the crisis. COVID-19 has resulted in changes in clinical working patterns, such as the type and number of procedures performed daily. Additionally, PPE shortages, staff infection during the pandemic, an increase in workplace–related difficulties, and staff well–being are common consequences of the pandemic. It is vital to enhance coping strategies in order to support staff well–being. However, the psychological effects caused as a result of the pandemic should not be ignored, and providing professional support to workers is recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-231f5dafa3004c4dbf687783a4d118892023-11-30T21:30:17ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322022-08-01108154610.3390/healthcare10081546The Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on the Control and Management of Radiography Practice in the United Arab EmiratesSuliman Salih0Ajnas Alkatheeri1Bashayer Almarri2Nouf Al Shamsi3Osama Jaafari4Majedh Alshammari5Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Al Ain 33003, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Al Ain 33003, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Al Ain 33003, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Al Ain 33003, United Arab EmiratesRoyal Commission Medical Center, Yanbu 46451, Saudi ArabiaRadiology Department, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi ArabiaThe present study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on radiology practices in Abu Dhabi, UAE. An electronic survey (Google form) was distributed among Abu Dhabi government and private hospitals. The survey included general X–ray services, which were only provided in the radiology departments. The diagnostic radiographers who reported changes in the number and type of radiology procedures (37%) reported that the changes reached 61–80% compared to the number of procedures being conducted prior to the outbreak of COVID-19. While infection control was challenging due to the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), 51.2% of the participants were affected. The healthcare workers in the radiology departments in Abu Dhabi are exposed to a high number of COVID-19–infection patients, which increases their chances of contracting the disease. A total of 90% of employees were infected with COVID-19 during the crisis. COVID-19 has resulted in changes in clinical working patterns, such as the type and number of procedures performed daily. Additionally, PPE shortages, staff infection during the pandemic, an increase in workplace–related difficulties, and staff well–being are common consequences of the pandemic. It is vital to enhance coping strategies in order to support staff well–being. However, the psychological effects caused as a result of the pandemic should not be ignored, and providing professional support to workers is recommended.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/8/1546influence of COVID-19radiographersworking environmentPPE |
| spellingShingle | Suliman Salih Ajnas Alkatheeri Bashayer Almarri Nouf Al Shamsi Osama Jaafari Majedh Alshammari The Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on the Control and Management of Radiography Practice in the United Arab Emirates Healthcare influence of COVID-19 radiographers working environment PPE |
| title | The Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on the Control and Management of Radiography Practice in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_full | The Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on the Control and Management of Radiography Practice in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on the Control and Management of Radiography Practice in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on the Control and Management of Radiography Practice in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_short | The Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on the Control and Management of Radiography Practice in the United Arab Emirates |
| title_sort | impact of covid 19 crisis on the control and management of radiography practice in the united arab emirates |
| topic | influence of COVID-19 radiographers working environment PPE |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/8/1546 |
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