title: Viability of hospital-based radiography programs.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To identify and address risks threatening hospital-based radiography programs and to report conditions that contribute to their survival.
  
  
  METHODS
  Program directors of the 201 hospital-sponsored radiography programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology were surveyed via questionnaire. Program demographic data are reported for comparison.
  
  
  RESULTS
  More than 90% of the survey respondents believe their programs will remain viable over the next 5 years, indicating a possible plateau in program closures. A majority of the program directors cite financial concerns as a risk factor. The study results suggest a need for additional inquiry covering inter-related groups.
authors.affiliation: School of Radiologic Technology, Reid Hospital & Health Care Services, Richmond, Indiana, USA.
authors.forename: Roger A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Preston
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Comello
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States