The Use of Teleradiology in Turkey: Current Situation and Attitudes of Radiologists

Petik, Bülent; Şirik, Mehmet; Çolak, Deniz; Duman, Tuncay

doi:10.5336/medsci.2015-46632

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“…Although the results of these survey studies are not fully comparable due to the different conditions, regulations, and policies among various countries and regions, their technical infrastructure and usage concepts are comparable with global applications. Several remarkable results were obtained in the current study that were not addressed in other surveys, [14][15][16][17] which were not specifically aimed at practicing teleradiologists.…”

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confidence: 66%

“…Another limitation of this study is the relatively low number of respondents, who made up approximately 3% of the potential pool. Nevertheless, unlike in similar studies, [14][15][16][17] only radiologists actively performing teleradiology participated in the current study. The country-level participation rates were similar when compared to those of other published surveys.…”

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“…The number of surveys that have been conducted to understand this evolution of the practice of teleradiology in different countries and regions is surprisingly small. 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 When conducted with an appropriate sample population, such surveys can help reveal the bigger picture to a large extent. Although the results of these survey studies are not fully comparable due to the different conditions, regulations, and policies among various countries and regions, their technical infrastructure and usage concepts are comparable with global applications.…”

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A snapshot of teleradiology practice in Turkey: the results of a survey among radiologists

Dıcle¹,

Utku²,

Ozmen³

et al. 2023

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This study featured a survey that offers a snapshot of various teleradiology practices in Turkey, a Group of Twenty country that has undertaken a major transformation of its health care system during the last two decades and is currently the world leader in terms of the combined number of per capita magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography examinations performed (which represent the bulk of teleradiology services worldwide). METHODSThe study data was collected from 4736 Turkish Society of Radiology (TSR) members via an electronic platform in the web environment through a questionnaire consisting of 24 questions. The survey was conducted in a 3-month time window (March-May 2021). Statistical tools were used for the analysis of the quantitative data. RESULTSResponses from 156 members of the TSR comprised the study data, revealing that teleradiology is used for various applications in Turkey. Almost half of the participants (49%) performed teleradiology only in the private sector. Half of the respondents (51%) stated that they reported images at home for multiple centers. Moreover, 38% of the participants had been reporting more than 50 examinations per day, and 74% of the respondents earned less than 0.50 Euro per examination they reported. The overall satisfaction with teleradiology among the teleradiologists was, on average, 4.7 out of 10 points. CONCLUSIONThe results are both promising for the future (i.e., concerning the propensity for adopting new technology) and alarming for the current state of affairs (i.e., insufficient radiologist reimbursement and lack of licensing and accreditation of teleradiology service providers). Periodic surveys performed in countries with different health care systems concerning financial, technical, and medicolegal aspects might reveal an up-to-date landscape of teleradiology practices worldwide and help guide local and regional decision-makers.

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A snapshot of teleradiology practice in Turkey: the results of a survey among radiologists

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Utku²,

Ozmen³

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“…4,8 In addition, insufficient integration of clinical history was revealed as a common disadvantage of teleradiology. 21 Other key challenges indicated by our sample were access to prior images and the quality assurance of images acquired remotely. These challenges have been reported in other studies as well.…”

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“…These benefits have also been demonstrated in numerous studies. 6,7,21 In addition, teleradiology has been regarded as beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic by radiologists in Saudi Arabia. Al-Dahery et al found that most of their participants had a positive view of teleradiology in reducing infection risk during the pandemic.…”

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Navigating Challenges in Teleradiology Implementation: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia’s Healthcare System

Alahmad,

Almanaa,

Abanomy

et al. 2024

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Background and Aims: Teleradiology is the practice of interpreting medical images acquired in an off-site location. Teleradiology has been utilized widely around the world to address the needs for subspecialty coverage, workload balancing, and as a solution for understaffing. This study aims to assess the perceptions of teleradiology among radiologists in Saudi Arabia, investigate any challenges they might face, and explore strategies that would help mitigate those challenges. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a self-administered electronic questionnaire was conducted to collect responses from radiologists practicing or having practiced teleradiology in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was conducted from January to June 2023, and 105 responses were included in the analysis. The responses were analyzed using chi-squared testing to investigate factors affecting the radiologists' perceptions. Results: The most common challenges for teleradiology were access to patients' health records, access to prior imaging exams, and concerns about image quality assurance. Around 74% of participants perceived teleradiology to be beneficial for geographic, afterhour, and subspecialties coverage. Teleradiology was also perceived to help reduce the turn-around time of radiology interpretations. Better communication with referring physicians and technologists was seen as a way to help improve teleradiology services. Conclusion:The findings suggest that the perception of teleradiology's challenges and benefits may not be influenced by experience, workplace, or subspecialty. Emphasis should be placed on the importance of quality assurance of images acquired remotely. Addressing the concerns and challenges related to access to patients' health records is also crucial to ensuring the successful implementation of teleradiology in the country.

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The Use of Teleradiology in Turkey: Current Situation and Attitudes of Radiologists

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A snapshot of teleradiology practice in Turkey: the results of a survey among radiologists

A snapshot of teleradiology practice in Turkey: the results of a survey among radiologists

Navigating Challenges in Teleradiology Implementation: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia’s Healthcare System

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