How to set up a mobile X-ray unit in the community - Implementation initiatives for patient-centred care

Mobile X-ray unit have previously been widely used within hospitals in general, predominately for imaging patients admitted to intensive care units or for patients who cannot tolerate a visit to the radiology department. It is now possible to have an X-ray examination outside the hospital in nursing homes or to bring the service to frail, vulnerable or disabled patients. A visit to the hospital can be a frightening experience for vulnerable patients living with dementia or other neurological disorder.
Source: Radiography - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Technical note Source Type: research