Geographical and Temporal Distribution of Radiologists, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Scanners in Croatia

The aim of the study was to analyse the temporal and geographic distribution of radiologists, computed tomography and magnetic resonance scanners in Croatia. In this observational study we estimated radiologists’ number per 100,000 population for 1997, 2006, and 2017 and compared private and public...

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Autores principales:	Zrinka Biloglav MD, PhD, Petar Medaković MD, Dina Vrkić mag.bibl., Boris Brkljačić MD, PhD, Ivan Padjen MD, PhD, Josip Ćurić MD, PhD, Franko Žuvela MD, Gordana Ivanac MD, PhD
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Publicado:	SAGE Publishing 2021
Materias:	Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:c4555851a0e6426abee2390e1fa1511e2021-11-23T23:04:29ZGeographical and Temporal Distribution of Radiologists, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Scanners in Croatia0046-95801945-724310.1177/00469580211060295https://doaj.org/article/c4555851a0e6426abee2390e1fa1511e2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1177/00469580211060295https://doaj.org/toc/0046-9580https://doaj.org/toc/1945-7243The aim of the study was to analyse the temporal and geographic distribution of radiologists, computed tomography and magnetic resonance scanners in Croatia. In this observational study we estimated radiologists’ number per 100,000 population for 1997, 2006, and 2017 and compared private and public CT and MR scanners between 2011 and 2018. We analyzed the availability of radiologists and scanners, and the relationship between the radiological workforce and economic strength among counties. The workforce increased significantly from 1997 to 2017 and was associated with economic strength categories in 2017. In 2018, there were more CT scanners in the public sector, while MR scanners were distributed evenly. In 2011, there was similar distribution of CT and MR between sectors, while in 2018 there were significantly more public CT scanners. Counties with a medical school had significantly more radiologists and MR scanners. The high-to-low ratios per CT and MR were 11 and 8.2, suggesting inequality of health care. Croatia significantly increased its radiological workforce; however, cross-county inequality remained. Counties with higher economic strength and medical schools have better availability of radiologists and equipment. To ensure the sustainable activity of the health care system, a precise estimate of supply and demand of radiology services is needed.Zrinka Biloglav MD, PhDPetar Medaković MDDina Vrkić mag.bibl.Boris Brkljačić MD, PhDIvan Padjen MD, PhDJosip Ćurić MD, PhDFranko Žuvela MDGordana Ivanac MD, PhDSAGE PublishingarticlePublic aspects of medicineRA1-1270ENInquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, Vol 58 (2021)
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spellingShingle	Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 Zrinka Biloglav MD, PhD Petar Medaković MD Dina Vrkić mag.bibl. Boris Brkljačić MD, PhD Ivan Padjen MD, PhD Josip Ćurić MD, PhD Franko Žuvela MD Gordana Ivanac MD, PhD Geographical and Temporal Distribution of Radiologists, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Scanners in Croatia
description	The aim of the study was to analyse the temporal and geographic distribution of radiologists, computed tomography and magnetic resonance scanners in Croatia. In this observational study we estimated radiologists’ number per 100,000 population for 1997, 2006, and 2017 and compared private and public CT and MR scanners between 2011 and 2018. We analyzed the availability of radiologists and scanners, and the relationship between the radiological workforce and economic strength among counties. The workforce increased significantly from 1997 to 2017 and was associated with economic strength categories in 2017. In 2018, there were more CT scanners in the public sector, while MR scanners were distributed evenly. In 2011, there was similar distribution of CT and MR between sectors, while in 2018 there were significantly more public CT scanners. Counties with a medical school had significantly more radiologists and MR scanners. The high-to-low ratios per CT and MR were 11 and 8.2, suggesting inequality of health care. Croatia significantly increased its radiological workforce; however, cross-county inequality remained. Counties with higher economic strength and medical schools have better availability of radiologists and equipment. To ensure the sustainable activity of the health care system, a precise estimate of supply and demand of radiology services is needed.
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author	Zrinka Biloglav MD, PhD Petar Medaković MD Dina Vrkić mag.bibl. Boris Brkljačić MD, PhD Ivan Padjen MD, PhD Josip Ćurić MD, PhD Franko Žuvela MD Gordana Ivanac MD, PhD
author_facet	Zrinka Biloglav MD, PhD Petar Medaković MD Dina Vrkić mag.bibl. Boris Brkljačić MD, PhD Ivan Padjen MD, PhD Josip Ćurić MD, PhD Franko Žuvela MD Gordana Ivanac MD, PhD
author_sort	Zrinka Biloglav MD, PhD
title	Geographical and Temporal Distribution of Radiologists, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Scanners in Croatia
title_short	Geographical and Temporal Distribution of Radiologists, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Scanners in Croatia
title_full	Geographical and Temporal Distribution of Radiologists, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Scanners in Croatia
title_fullStr	Geographical and Temporal Distribution of Radiologists, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Scanners in Croatia
title_full_unstemmed	Geographical and Temporal Distribution of Radiologists, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Scanners in Croatia
title_sort	geographical and temporal distribution of radiologists, computed tomography and magnetic resonance scanners in croatia
publisher	SAGE Publishing
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/c4555851a0e6426abee2390e1fa1511e
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Geographical and Temporal Distribution of Radiologists, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Scanners in Croatia

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