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: P.A.B. Andersen, H. Precht, M.F. McEntee, M.R.V. Pedersen Tags: Technical note Source Type: research
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