Radiation knowledge among radiographers and radiography students

Abstract

ObjectiveTo evaluate the knowledge of radiation among radiographers and radiography students in Nepal Methods A validated questionnaire was conducted among radiographers and radiography students in 24 th annual meeting and workshop of Nepal Radiological Society (NRS) on 10 th September, 2015. The survey included multiple choice questions (MCQs) related to demographic characteristics (age, gender), academic qualification, work experience and knowledge of radiation. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21.0. ResultsOf total 102 respondents, 68.6% (70) were students and 31.4% (32) were radiographers. There were 65 male and 37 female with age ranging from 18 to 45, mean 23.70±5.11 years. Out of 14 MCQs related to knowledge of radiation, maximum score was 14 and minimum 5 with mean 9.99±1.94 (mean percentage 71.35%) (radiographers 10.63±2.10, 75.89% and students 9.70±1.80, 69.28%) respectively. Most participants failed in questions related to radiation units, minimum safe distance during portable radiography, fluoroscopy, and cancer risk of chest radiograph.

Knowledge of radiation protection among radiology professionals and students: A medical college-based study

“…This is a paramount study that highlight the awareness of radiation protection in a private institution in Nepal. Previously, Maharjan has also carried out similar study and resulted adequate knowledge among radiographers and radiography students participated in an annual conference of Nepal Radiological Society (NRS) [20]. Jha et al also concluded average knowledge, poor perception and satisfactory practices of radiation risk among technical and non-technical staff of radiology department and stressed the malpractice of x-radiation imaging [23].…”

“…This is a paramount study that highlight the awareness of radiation protection in a private institution in Nepal. Previously, Maharjan has also carried out similar study and resulted adequate knowledge among radiographers and radiography students participated in an annual conference of Nepal Radiological Society (NRS) [ 20 ]. Jha et al .…”

“…Very few studies have been done to assess radiation awareness among radiation workers of Nepal. These studies have shown that the level of knowledge is not adequate to ensure radiation safety, and radiation protection issue is still not taken into serious consideration [ 20 , 21 ].…”

Development and validation of a psychometric scale for assessing healthcare professionals' knowledge in radiation protection

“…Instruments presented in earlier studies assessed awareness, understanding and attitudes regarding ionising radiation and protection individually, but not together [20][21][22] . Previous studies that have presented instruments for measuring radiation protection have been limited to measuring variables categorically or the authors did not provide any information on the validation of the instrument or measured radiographers' and radiography students' awareness of radiation protection but was not applicable for measuring other healthcare professionals' knowledge of radiation safety [20][21][22] . The instrument presented in this study measures healthcare professionals' knowledge in three different areas of radiation, namely, physics and radiation biology, regulation concerning radiation protection, and radiation use in healthcare.…”

“…According to the latest evidence, healthcare professionals do not have sufficient skills to effectively communicate benefit-risk information about paediatric imaging examinations [18][19] . The knowledge, skills and attitudes on radiation protection of healthcare professionals have been measured in multiple studies, all of which applied their own instruments [8][9][10]17,[20][21][22] . Dianati et al (2014) validated a questionnaire and checklist measuring radiation protection knowledge and behaviours by conducting a study with nurses.…”