National Research Project on Remote Radiology Assessment Service Delivery

Department of Health and Ageing
Role

Collaborator

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

Funding Body

Department of Health and Ageing

Amount

378906

Project Team

Robyn Preston;Nicole Bates;Sabe Sabesan;Emily Callander;Rebecca Evans