The Effect of Radiation on Nurses Working in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
Rabia Görücü,
Tuluha Ayoğlu,
Rahşan Kaplan Aydin
Abstract:The ionizing radiation used during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can have harmful effects on patients and staff. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of radiation on nurses working in an ERCP unit. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was completed between June and August 2022 with the voluntary participation of 114 ERCP nurses. The data were collected using WhatsApp messenger through a Google Form. It was determined that, of the nurses, 68.4% received training on radiation … Show more
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