The Value of the Neurodiagnostic Professional in Patient Care

The Neurodiagnostic Journal
Susan D Agostini, Ann M Bonner

Abstract

To determine and describe the contribution of Neurodiagnostic (ND) technologists in achieving better patient outcomes. An online survey was distributed to ND services leadership (administrators, laboratory managers, supervisors, team leads, service owners, and Medical Directors) in the United States (U.S.) to assess the impact of ND professionals and credentialing on improved patient care. The 9-question internet survey addressed three sections: 1) Participant demographics; 2) Quality improvement with credentialing; 3) Value in obtaining credentials. Responses were anonymous. The survey response rate was 27% (152 of 564 respondents). Approximately 74% of all survey respondents acknowledge direct observation of quality improvement in EEG procedures by credentialed technologists; 85% agree that credentialed technologists are better able to identify and recognize abnormalities in the EEG and alert physicians for timely interpretation and patient health management; 45.6% observe improved patient outcomes with credentialed technologists; 72.8% percent agree credentialed technologists provide better quality of recording and data acquisition; and an overwhelming 96% of all participants express the view that technologists obtaining cre...Continue Reading

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