Assessment of Radiation Knowledge and Awareness Among Radiology Staff in Tertiary Hospitals: A Study in Wuxi, China

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q4 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Radioprotection Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI:10.1051/radiopro/2024002

J.Q. Yuan, D.J. Liu, J.M. Ni

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Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of radiation dose and associated risks in common diagnostic radiological examinations among radiology staff in comprehensive tertiary hospitals in Wuxi, China. An online questionnaire survey was conducted among radiology staff from seven general tertiary hospitals. The results were compared among different groups, including radiologists, technicians, and nurses. A total of 216 completed questionnaires were collected, with an average accuracy rate of 28.6%. Only 6% of the participants answered more than 50% of the questions correctly. Knowledge regarding the radiation dose for a single-view chest X-ray was known by only 26% of the respondents. Only 8% of the radiology staff demonstrated correct knowledge of managing cases of accidental radiation exposure during unknown pregnancy. The knowledge of radiation dose and its associated carcinogenic risk among radiology staff is inadequate. Underestimation of radiation dose and cancer risk in diagnostic procedures is prevalent, which may lead to suboptimal scanning parameters and potential overuse of radiation in daily practice.

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评估三级医院放射科工作人员的辐射知识和辐射意识：中国无锡的一项研究

本研究旨在评估无锡市综合性三级甲等医院放射科工作人员对常见放射诊断检查的辐射剂量和相关风险的了解程度。研究对七家综合性三级甲等医院的放射科工作人员进行了在线问卷调查。调查结果在放射科医生、技术人员和护士等不同群体之间进行了比较。共收集到 216 份完整问卷，平均正确率为 28.6%。只有 6% 的参与者正确回答了 50% 以上的问题。只有 26% 的受访者了解单视角胸部 X 光的辐射剂量。只有 8%的放射科工作人员正确了解如何处理未知怀孕期间意外受到辐射照射的病例。放射科工作人员对辐射剂量及其相关致癌风险的认识不足。低估诊断程序中的辐射剂量和致癌风险的现象十分普遍，这可能会导致扫描参数不够理想，以及在日常工作中可能过度使用辐射。

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Radioprotection ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES-PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

54.50%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Radioprotection publishes articles on all aspects of radiological protection, including non-ionising as well as ionising radiations. Fields of interest range from research, development and theory to operational matters, education and training. The very wide spectrum of its topics includes (theoretical and practical aspects): dosimetry, instrument development, specialized measuring techniques, epidemiology, biological effects (in vivo and in vitro) and risk and environmental impact assessments.