The supply of radiographers in Lithuania during the next two decades will be insufficient to meet the country's needs, according to a study published online on 16 April in the European Journal of Radiology.
Researchers from the Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics found that the number of students choosing to become radiographers must increase by as much as 30% to meet the forecasted demand.
The aim of this study was to analyze the supply and demand for radiographers in the labor market with respect to their number, structure, and services, and to provide a prognosis for the years 2012 to 2030. The anticipated demand for radiographers was based on the population's need for outpatient radiology services, such as CT and MRI scans.
Based on the projections, the shortage will increase from 0.13 full-time equivalents per 10,000 people to 0.37 full-time equivalents per 10,000 in 2030.
