Challenges of after-hours pediatric imaging
The after-hours period presents unique challenges for pediatric radiologists. These stem from the higher percentage of high acuity/emergent studies, limited staffing, and the adverse effects of non-traditional hours on radiologists' health and performance. This article describes the current landscape of after-hours pediatric radiology coverage, workflow, and staffing challenges, and reviews the impact that disruptions in circadian rhythm can have on health and performance.
Authors
- Summer L. Kaplan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4271-8200)
- Jignesh Shah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8812-8791)
- Michael Aquino
Institutions
- Cleveland Clinic (US)
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (US)
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine (US)
- Texas Children's Hospital (US)
- University of Pennsylvania (US)
- Philadelphia University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Radiology
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-025-06473-2
- Primary Topic
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00