Developing a Clinical Service in Interventional Radiology: Results from the 2024 CIRSE Clinical Practice Survey: A. G. Ryan et al.: Developing a Clinical Service in Interventional Radiology..

A. G. Ryan, B. Slijepčević, A. Cannavale, M. Krokidis, J. Y. Chun, T. de Baere, R. Dezman, S. Duvnjak, M. A. Ruffino, J. Urbano, A. H. Mahnken

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    Abstract

    Purpose: Engaging in clinical service development is a prerequisite for Interventional Radiology (IR) to prosper as a full clinical discipline. The CIRSE Clinical Services in IR Task Force conducted a survey of CIRSE members worldwide to assess the current status of their clinical practice and to identify areas of practice requiring further support. Materials and Methods: An online questionnaire with 63 structured items was sent to 7,501 CIRSE members in November 2023. The survey was closed in January 2024 and a statistical data analysis was performed. Results: A total of 520 complete responses were collected. 49.6% of respondents have an IR outpatient clinic, 34.5% have a dedicated IR day-case ward and 19.8% have dedicated inpatient beds. While 62% of respondents treat patients as the primary consultant responsible for their patients’ care, 40.3% of respondents currently without their own beds have admitting rights to the hospital. Clinical practice activities are itemised in the work schedule of 41.3% of respondents and 45% routinely perform ward rounds. A total of 40% feel very positive with their personal clinical practice competency. Conclusion: With half of responding IRs having primary patient access and clinical services in place, the results are encouraging; however further engagement by those who are not yet involved is required. The authors advocate a step-wise approach towards clinical services starting with ward rounds, and subsequently taking increasing responsibility for each step in the IR patient pathway.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1795-1800
    Number of pages6
    JournalCardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
    Volume47
    Issue number12
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2024

    Keywords

    • Clinical practice
    • Clinical practice
    • Interventional radiology
    • Patient care
    • Practice development
    • Quality standards

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