约旦牙科放射摄影从业人员对辐射防护的态度和做法。

IF 2.5 Q2 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Radiography Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI:10.1016/j.radi.2024.09.061

D.S. Al-Mousa , M. Alakhras , A.G. AlSa'di , M. Chau , C. Hayre , A.M. Mahasneh

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导言：文献中记载了不同的辐射防护实践。本研究旨在评估约旦牙科放射摄影从业人员对辐射防护的态度和做法，因为目前还没有数据探讨他们对这一领域的理解和做法：调查涉及 192 名牙科放射摄影从业人员。调查采用横断面自填式问卷调查法，包含 43 个问题，涉及社会人口学数据、辐射防护实践和态度：大多数参与者年龄不到 40 岁（87.5%），66.7% 在私人诊所工作，53.6% 在约旦首都工作。近四分之一（26.5%）的从业人员使用 65-70 kVp 的 X 射线管电压；但有 14.6% 的从业人员不知道其机器使用的 X 射线管电压。此外，近四分之一的参与者在全景放射摄影实践中从不或很少使用光束定位辅助工具和可用的定位指南。只有 33.3% 的从业人员坚持使用铅围裙，不使用的主要原因是围裙太重或买不到。约 81% 的参与者相信辐射防护意识的传播，并在日常工作中应用这些知识：研究发现，在对辐射防护持积极态度的支持下，从业人员的做法在一定程度上令人满意。参与者理解提高辐射防护意识和增加辐射防护知识的重要性：这项研究的结果突出表明，有必要通过引入标准剂量协议、支持向数字系统过渡、建立诊断参考水平、鼓励使用设备而非工作人员操作以及提高辐射安全意识来改善约旦牙科放射摄影从业人员的辐射防护实践。

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Attitudes and practices of radiation protection among Jordanian dental radiography practitioners

Introduction

Varying radiation protection practices have been documented in the literature. This study aims to evaluate the attitudes and practices of dental radiography practitioners towards radiation protection in Jordan, as no data currently explores their understanding and practices in this area.

Methods

The survey involved 192 dental radiography practitioners. A cross-sectional, self-administered questionnaire containing 43 questions covered socio-demographic data, practices towards radiation protection, and attitudes.

Results

The majority of participants were less than 40 years old (87.5 %), with 66.7 % working in private clinics and 53.6 % based in the capital city of Jordan. Nearly a quarter (26.5 %) of the practitioners used an X-ray tube voltage of 65–70 kVp; however, 14.6 % were unaware of the X-ray tube voltage used in their machines. Additionally, almost one quarter of the participants never or rarely used light beam positioning aids and available positioning guides in panoramic radiography practice. Only 33.3 % of practitioners consistently used lead aprons, with the main reasons for non-use being the weight of the apron or its unavailability. About 81 % of participants believed in spreading awareness about radiation protection and applying this knowledge in their daily practices.

Conclusions

The study found that the practitioners' practices were satisfactory to some extent, supported by a positive attitude towards radiation protection. The participants understand the importance of increasing their awareness and knowledge of radiation protection practices.

Implications for practice

The findings of this study highlight the need to improve radiation protection practices among dental radiography practitioners in Jordan by introducing standard dose protocols, supporting the transition to digital systems, establishing diagnostic reference levels, and encouraging the use of equipment over staff holding practices, and raising awareness about radiation safety.

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Radiography RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING-

CiteScore

4.70

自引率

34.60%

发文量

169

审稿时长

63 days

期刊介绍： Radiography is an International, English language, peer-reviewed journal of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. Radiography is the official professional journal of the College of Radiographers and is published quarterly. Radiography aims to publish the highest quality material, both clinical and scientific, on all aspects of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy and oncology.