Diagnostic Radiology Challenges and Barriers During Daniel Storm in Derna, Libya
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Storm Daniel's, Radiology Department, Derna–Libya, Challenges, BarriersAbstract
In September (2023) during flooding in Derna by Storm Daniel's, health system failure to get the demands of the disaster and hospitals possess cutting. The main purpose of this study is to explore the challenges and barriers faced radiology department. The questionnaires were distributed online, and a sample of 40 participants was obtained. SPSS was used to analyze the data and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and Descriptive Statistical Analysis (Mean, Std. Deviation) were used to explore the challenges and barriers faced radiology department in Derna–Libya. The results showed that the most challenges faced the radiology department during the Storm Daniel disaster hindered their ability to effectively respond to the increased demand for imaging services during the disaster. Likewise, this study in Derna – Libya may provide a more in-depth understanding of what is needed for Libyan radiology departments, when crisis or disasters possibly arise. And, thus, permit the improvement of strategies to face any crisis or disasters. Future researchers can extend the understanding of this study in other crisis and more samples of radiology department, and its practices in response to issue storm Daniel.
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