Open AccessChallenges and optimization strategies in medical imaging service delivery during COVID-19
Author(s) -
Yi Xiang Tay,
S. Kothan,
Sundaran Kada,
Sihui Cai,
Christopher Lai
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1949-8470
DOI - 10.4329/wjr.v13.i5.102
Subject(s) - pandemic , medicine , covid-19 , medical imaging , healthcare delivery , health care , healthcare system , medical emergency , intensive care medicine , medical physics , disease , pathology , radiology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , economics , economic growth
In coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), medical imaging plays an essential role in the diagnosis, management and disease progression surveillance. Chest radiography and computed tomography are commonly used imaging techniques globally during this pandemic. As the pandemic continues to unfold, many healthcare systems worldwide struggle to balance the heavy strain due to overwhelming demand for healthcare resources. Changes are required across the entire healthcare system and medical imaging departments are no exception. The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on medical imaging practices. It is now time to pay further attention to the profound challenges of COVID-19 on medical imaging services and develop effective strategies to get ahead of the crisis. Additionally, preparation for operations and survival in the post-pandemic future are necessary considerations. This review aims to comprehensively examine the challenges and optimization of delivering medical imaging services in relation to the current COVID-19 global pandemic, including the role of medical imaging during these challenging times and potential future directions post-COVID-19.