Response of UK interventional radiologists to the COVID-19 pandemic – survey findings
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Author(s)
Rostampour, Sammy
Cleveland, Trevor
Haslam, Philip
McCafferty, Ian
Hamady, Mohamad
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect upon the National Health Service (NHS).Like other specialties, Interventional Radiology (IR) rapidly adapted to the evolving situation.Members of BSIR were surveyed to obtain a snapshot of the experiences of UK IRs in response to COVID-19.An electronic survey was compiled using Google Forms, approved by the BSIR Council Officers and distributedto BSIR members by email on 18thApril 2020.A total of 228 responses were received.The survey was open for a 14-day period and the data analysed in Microsoft Excel 365.The response rate was 29% (228/800).ResultsTwo thirds of respondents work in aTertiary unit and 33% deliver IR in a District Hospital.84% have a day-case facility. After the COVID-19 crisis, 81% of respondents were able to maintain 24-7 On-call service.59% of respondents had been required change their day to day practice to allow the on-call service to continue.55% of respondents were involved in providing a central line service.Of those questioned, 91% continued to offer endovascular services, 98% genitourinary and 92% hepatobiliary services, although a degree of service reduction was described. 38% have provided IR trainees with additional training material during this pandemic.ConclusionsThis survey has confirmed that the responses of UK IR departments to the COVID-19 crisis have ensured vital on-call and urgent services have continued, including ongoing availability of most IR sub-specialties.Availability of a day case facility has possibly influenced the positive response.
Date Issued
2020-06-26
Date Acceptance
2020-06-18
Citation
CVIR Endovascular, 2020, 3 (41), pp.1-5
ISSN
2520-8934
Publisher
SpringerOpen
Start Page
1
End Page
5
Journal / Book Title
CVIR Endovascular
Volume
3
Issue
41
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Date Publish Online
2020-06-26