Studi Kualitatif Phenomenology: Peran Radiografer Dalam Mengerjakan Pemeriksaan Radiologi Untuk Pasien Covid-19

Background: Until now, Indonesia has become one of the countries with highest health worker death rate in ASIA and 3rd world due to exposure COVID-19, reaching 647 people. Radiographers are first lines professionals who very likely be exposed COVID-19. The purpose study is find out adaptation new radiographer habits during COVID-19 pandemic including work experience, conditions (including fisk mental health) resilience times.Methods: Research design uses a qualitative approach phenomenological types research. selection informants obtained from observations interviews radiographers. used purposive sampling techniques. instruments use observation sheets, interview guidelines documentation sheets. This research was conducted Radiology Unit at referral hospitals, public hospitals private around city area Surabaya, east Java. data collection time expected held April - June 2021.Results: results showed experience radiographers before period different pandemic. experienced more convenience when working Much change lies personal protective equipment. majority respondents had high optimism about their condition as well great sense responsibility caring for patients suspected Covid-19. continue carry obligation treat Covid-19 or confirmed positive because it an every radiographer. These differences include restrictions on number room, PPE level 3, screening process that must done examining patients.Conclusions: role important carrying radiological examinations, especially times. competent comply SOP so minimize Covid 19.