National Research Project on Remote Radiology Assessment Service Delivery (Old ID 23150)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
This project will investigate outcomes of the BreastScreen Australia remote radiology assessment trial at sites through9out Australia. Engaging a remote radiologist may assist with overcoming many challenges associated with providing health services in a regional, rural or remote location. This project seeks to ensure that the alternative model of service delivery is appropriate for consumers, evidence-based and safe. Specifically, this project will assess how the new remote radiology model affects: - Patient safety - Patient acceptability - Staff acceptability of new model of service provision - The safe, efficient organisation of BreastScreen services
Date
01 May 2017 - 30 Nov 2019
Project Type
CONTRACT_RESEARCH
Keywords
rural health services;breast cancer screening;Telehealth;Radiology;Health Workforce
Funding Body
Department of Health and Ageing
Amount
378906
Project Team
Robyn Preston;Nicole Bates;Sabe Sabesan;Emily Callander;Rebecca Evans;Karen Johnston