Radiation protection of patients in diagnostic radiology: Status of practice in five Eastern-European countries, based on IAEA project

Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera; Beganović, Adnan; Faj, Dario; Gershan, Vesna; Ivanovic, Sonja; Videnović, Ivan R.; Rehani, Madan M.

doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.03.075

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“…Unfortunately, because of this introduction, the evidence based practice of non-FGP has decreased. It has been shown that in some radiology sites, fluoroscopy continues to be used as a positioning aid in radiographic examination [8][9][10]. According to the literature, FGP as positioning aid technique can be justified for specific radiographic examinations with a relatively high level of complexity (i.e.…”

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Determinants of using (non-)fluoroscopy-guided positioning for radiographs: a case study research

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This study examines the determinants of using (non-)fluoroscopy-guided positioning (FGP) for radiographs, in order to improve the use of non-FGP imaging techniques. We focused on knowledge and attitudes of radiographers and radiologists with respect to applying non-FGP in radiography and organizational factors. We analyzed data from an in-depth multiple case study that includes observations and field notes, interviews, documents and images collected from the radiology departments of four hospitals. The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) was used to frame the findings. We found that inadequate skills and insufficient knowledge of positioning techniques and negative attitudes towards non-FGP were present. More precisely, staff expressed concerns with respect to the impact on the workload and workflow. Besides facilitating organizational conditions, the social influence of peers and the clinical leadership of RLs were found to be important. Adequate supervision, regular feedback and coaching were identified as important enabling factors for increasing the quality of the applied imaging techniques. In the conclusion we state that determinants of using non-FGP are quite complex. Therefore we argue that a holistic approach considering all these aspects is needed to improve imaging practices.

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Determinants of using (non-)fluoroscopy-guided positioning for radiographs: a case study research

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“…However, we will be able to confirm a good practice on patient dosimetry in these two diagnostic radiology services. This proves a good application of radiation protection for patients [1][2][3][4][12][13][14].…”

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Application of Radiation Protection of Patients in Medical Diagnostic Radiology (Case of Public Hospitals, Fianarantsoa District, Haute Matsiatra Region, Madagascar)

Soudjay¹,

Bernardine²,

Jeanne³

et al. 2021

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To strengthen patient radiation protection and control of medical exposure, in the Haute Matsiatra region, Fianarantsoa District, Madagascar, we have carried out a study to develop a protocol for dose assessment in diagnostic radiology in order to ensure good radiological practice. In this region, no studies have ever been done in their radiology department. The patient entrance dose (D e ) is one of the basic dosimetric quantities for measuring the dose delivered to the patients. Therefore, to assess the patient entrance dose (D e ), we have chosen two hospitals such as the Andrainjato University Hospital Center (CHUA) and the Tambavao University Hospital Center (CHUT). We have chosen four most requested radilogicals examinations (Skull, Thorax, abdomen and pelvis) and we have evaluated the entrance doses of patient and we have compared the result found to the Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRL) recommended by the IAEA for each examination. We found that, the average doses delivered to the patients during their radiographic examinations, were below the reference doses recommended by the IAEA. For this comparison carried out in these two hospitals, we can be confirmed that the values obtained can be useful for the application of regulations on the patient radiation protection and the control of medical exposure in Fianarantsoa.

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“…Constantly changing technology keeps radiation safety always topical. Even though radiation in health care is highly regulated, at least in the European Union (2013), there is indication that obsolete practices still exist (Maina et al, 2020;Ciraj-Bjelac et al, 2011) and there are gaps in the knowledge of radiation protection measures (Faggioni et al, 2017).The eighth topic rated high, image interpretation, relates to a larger discussion on role extension and transfer of responsibilities from radiologists to radiographers. In the United Kingdom the role extension is well established (Hardy & Snaith, 2009) research but lack the skills and confidence (Saukko et al, 2021;Dennett et al, 2021).…”

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Identification of research priorities of radiography science: A modified Delphi study in Europe

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Pasanen

Helena

et al. 2022

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Radiography science is a new discipline among health sciences. It is a discipline that investigates phenomena in medical imaging, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine. It has merged from the need to provide research evidence to support these services. The domain of the discipline needs clarification and more research should be focused on its paradigmatic issues. Radiography research priorities have been previously charted on a national level in different countries but the viewpoint has been that of the needs of the profession, not of the discipline. This study aimed to identify the priorities of the discipline. The method chosen was a modified version of the Delphi technique with two rounds. The expert panel consisted of 24 European radiography researchers with long professional experience. This study shows that the research priorities in radiography science are related to the phenomena of radiographers' profession, clinical practices, and the safe and high‐quality use of radiation and technology for medical imaging, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine. Identifying these priorities can help focus research onto most important topics and clarify disciplinary perspective.

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Radiation protection of patients in diagnostic radiology: Status of practice in five Eastern-European countries, based on IAEA project

Cited by 10 publications

References 13 publications

Determinants of using (non-)fluoroscopy-guided positioning for radiographs: a case study research

Determinants of using (non-)fluoroscopy-guided positioning for radiographs: a case study research

Application of Radiation Protection of Patients in Medical Diagnostic Radiology (Case of Public Hospitals, Fianarantsoa District, Haute Matsiatra Region, Madagascar)

Identification of research priorities of radiography science: A modified Delphi study in Europe

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