Assessing local patients' knowledge and awareness of radiation dose and risks associated with medical imaging: A questionnaire study

Sin, Ho-Kwan; Wong, Chin Fong; Huang, Bingsheng; Yiu, Ka-ling; William, Wong, Wai-lam,; Chu, Yiu Ching

doi:10.1111/j.1754-9485.2012.02471.x

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“…However, reaching this goal may be challenging given that the physicians who order radiologic tests are typically not the same physicians who perform and interpret the tests; this situation creates a potential gap in patient communication that may result in a deficit in their understanding of these areas. For instance, past studies show that patients have incomplete knowledge regarding radiation exposure and risk from CT [9,10].…”

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Survey-Based Assessment of Patients’ Understanding of Their Own Imaging Examinations

Rosenkrantz

Flagg

2015

Journal of the American College of Radiology

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Survey-Based Assessment of Patients’ Understanding of Their Own Imaging Examinations

Rosenkrantz

Flagg

2015

Journal of the American College of Radiology

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“…Medical radiologists themselves underestimate the radiation doses associated with a CT scan by 50-500 times [14] use ionizing radiation [15]. Such faulty knowledge is transferred directly onto patients when they discuss the reasons for having a medical imaging test and its related risks with medical specialists [16][17][18][19][20]. Nonetheless, no one knows the real level of awareness and perception of the risk arising from ionizing radiation in patients receiving diagnostic radiological procedures.…”

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Awareness of medical radiation exposure among patients: A patient survey as a first step for effective communication of ionizing radiation risks

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A B S T R A C TIntroduction: The European Directive 2013/59/EURATOM requires patient radiation dose information to be included in the medical report of radiological procedures. To provide effective communication to the patient, it is necessary to first assess the patient's level of knowledge regarding medical exposure. The goal of this work is to survey patients' current knowledge level of both medical exposure to ionizing radiation and professional disciplines and communication means used by patients to garner information. Material and Methods: A questionnaire was designed comprised of thirteen questions: 737 patients participated in the survey. The data were analysed based on population age, education, and number of radiological procedures received in the three years prior to survey. Results: A majority of respondents (56.4%) did not know which modality uses ionizing radiation. 74.7% had never discussed with healthcare professionals the risk concerning their medical radiological procedures. 70.1% were not aware of the professionals that have expertise to discuss the use of ionizing radiation for medical purposes, and 84.7% believe it is important to have the radiation dose information stated in the medical report. Conclusion: Patients agree with new regulations that it is important to know the radiation level related to the medical exposure, but there is little awareness in terms of which modalities use X-Rays and the professionals and channels that can help them to better understand the exposure information. To plan effective communication, it is essential to devise methods and adequate resources for key professionals (medical physicists, radiologists, referring physicians) to convey correct and effective information.

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“…Studies have demonstrated that there is death of knowledge of radiation and related health hazards even among medical professionals who are referring as well as those intricately involved in performing radiological investigations. 6,8 Secondly, ignorance and underestimation of radiation hazards are noted in radiology professionals which is erstwhile not acceptable. 9 With knowledge of radiation hazards, principle of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) has also evolved in medical imaging.…”

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An Assessment of Patient’s Awareness of Radiation Exposure to Common Diagnostic Imaging Procedures in Low Socioeconomic Regions of Nepal

2018

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Assessing local patients' knowledge and awareness of radiation dose and risks associated with medical imaging: A questionnaire study

Abstract: Patient radiation awareness is unsatisfactory. There is need to increase patient radiation awareness, and to provide them with the necessary information.

Cited by 45 publications

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Survey-Based Assessment of Patients’ Understanding of Their Own Imaging Examinations

Survey-Based Assessment of Patients’ Understanding of Their Own Imaging Examinations

Awareness of medical radiation exposure among patients: A patient survey as a first step for effective communication of ionizing radiation risks

An Assessment of Patient’s Awareness of Radiation Exposure to Common Diagnostic Imaging Procedures in Low Socioeconomic Regions of Nepal

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