National Research Project on Remote Radiology Assessment Service Delivery
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