J Korean Radiol Soc.  2008 May;58(5):543-548.

New Around-the-clock Radiology Coverage System for the Emergency Department: A Satisfaction Survey among Clinicians

• Choi YH
• Jae HJ
• Shin CI
• Song SJ
• Cha WC
• Na DG

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to assess the clinician satisfaction of a newly introduced around-the-clock radiology coverage system for the emergency department.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Seventeen emergency physicians (8 board certified physicians, 9 residents) were invited to fill out a survey pertaining to the newly introduced radiology coverage system for the emergency department. The questionnaire included 10 questions covering three major topics. The first topic related to the around-the-clock radiology coverage by two full-time radiology residents. The second topic focused on the preliminary interpretations of radiology residents. The last topic included the interpretation assistance system by board-certified radiologists. The answers to each question were assessed using a scoring system of 1 to 5.
RESULTS
The mean satisfaction score of the around-the-clock radiology coverage system by the two full-time radiology residents was 4.6 (range 3-5). The mean score for the preliminary interpretation system by the radiology residents was 4.8 (range 4-5). The score for the reliability of the preliminary versus the final interpretations was 4.1 (range 4-5). Lastly, the mean score for the interpretation assistance system by board-certified radiologists was 4.9 (range 4-5).
CONCLUSION
The results of this study indicate a high satisfaction rating among clinicians' of the new around-the-clock radiology coverage system for the emergency department.

Keyword

Emergency Service, hospital; Radiology and Radiologists, department management

MeSH Terms

Emergencies
Emergency Service, Hospital
Surveys and Questionnaires