Evaluation of Knowledge and Observance of Protection and Performance of Radiologists in Medical Imaging Centers of Cities of Saravan, Mirjaveh and Khash Hospitals

Abstract

Background: Adherence to protection and technical principles in imaging centers reduces patient dose and improves image quality. This study examines the level of knowledge, attitude and performance of radiologists regarding the principles of radiation protection in medical imaging centers of hospitals.Material and Methods: This is a descriptive-analytical study that was conducted among all radiologists working in radiology centers in three cities. The measuring tool was a questionnaire containing information about the level of knowledge, attitude and performance of radiologists regarding technical principles and radiation protection. The information of completed questionnaires was analyzed using SPSS software.Results: All radiologists working in the imaging department, which included 61.29% of men (38 male) and 38.71% of women (24 female) in this study. The technical and protective performance scores of radiologists for factors such as gender, age and background of staff, employment status and education, but the effect of the factors was not significant with scores. Conclusions:In order to obtain more favorable results for obtain better quality images, which plays an important role in diagnosis, as well as to reduce the dose of the patient it is necessary to continuously train, monitor and evaluate the technical and protection performance of personnel.