2017
DOI: 10.1155/2017/1245236
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Knowledge on Irradiation, Medical Imaging Prescriptions, and Clinical Imaging Referral Guidelines among Physicians in a Sub-Saharan African Country (Cameroon)

Abstract: Background Clinical imaging guidelines (CIGs) are suitable tools to enhance justification of imaging procedures. Objective To assess physicians' knowledge on irradiation, their self-perception of imaging prescriptions, and the use of CIGs. Materials and Methods A questionnaire of 21 items was self-administered between July and August 2016 to 155 referring physicians working in seven university-affiliated hospitals in Yaoundé and Douala (Cameroon). This pretested questionnaire based on imaging referral practice… Show more

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“…[ 2 ] Prior to recognizing solutions for managing applications of diagnostic imaging, it is essential to determine what reasons drive the inappropriate use of such technologies and further impose unnecessary costs so as to propose proper solutions by investigating fundamental causes. [ 25 ] In a study investigating the utilization of imaging services accompanied by magnetic resonance in patients covered by medical insurance at Esfahan, Iran, it is stated that application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services is following an increasing trend which itself is due to the increase in new MRI centers and contracts with physicians for referring patients at Esfahan. On the other hand, certain professional groups prescribe these services more than others which is a result of Esfahan's special epidemiological status.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…[ 2 ] Prior to recognizing solutions for managing applications of diagnostic imaging, it is essential to determine what reasons drive the inappropriate use of such technologies and further impose unnecessary costs so as to propose proper solutions by investigating fundamental causes. [ 25 ] In a study investigating the utilization of imaging services accompanied by magnetic resonance in patients covered by medical insurance at Esfahan, Iran, it is stated that application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services is following an increasing trend which itself is due to the increase in new MRI centers and contracts with physicians for referring patients at Esfahan. On the other hand, certain professional groups prescribe these services more than others which is a result of Esfahan's special epidemiological status.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Physician referrals also play a key role in how diagnostic services are used, and many factors influence physicians “behavior in prescribing tests, including professional uncertainty, stress caused by uncertainty and time constraints, and physicians” self-references. [ 25 ] This means that the ownership of advanced imaging equipment by physicians creates economic incentives to increase the use of imaging. In addition, radiologists can be one of the main reasons for the increase in inappropriate use of imaging because unnecessary extra imaging is recommended by doctors.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, some clinicians would ignore the importance of these parameters for imaging, coupled with the fact that some patients in our environment are not always able to accurately age [12]. Much more according to [13], the level of awareness of clinicians in Cameroon is very low and superficial, which affects the quality of their imaging demands. Despite the compliance of certain test reports, it should be noted that contact with the patient during imaging examinations should allow us to complete the missing parameters.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Le faible niveau de connaissance globale de la radioprotection des travailleurs exposés avait déjà été observé de façon isolée dans les différents pays membres de la SRANF notamment au Cameroun (Moifo et al, 2017), au Burkina Faso (Nikiema et al, 2017), et en Centrafrique (Kouandongui Bangué Songrou et al, 2019). Cette mauvaise connaissance globale de la radioprotection par les travailleurs exposés n'était pas spécifique aux pays francophones sub-sahariens.…”
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