Evaluation of Awareness on Radiation Protection and Knowledge About Radiological Examinations in Healthcare Professionals Who Use Ionized Radiation at Work

Evaluation of Awareness on Radiation Protection and Knowledge About Radiological Examinations in Healthcare Professionals Who Use Ionized Radiation at Work

OBJECTIVE In this study, we evaluated the knowledge and perception and mitigation of hazards involved in radiological examinations, focusing on healthcare personnel who are not in radiation-related occupations, but who use ionising radiation as a part of their work. METHODS A questionnaire was applied to physicians, nurses, technicians and other staff working in different clinics that use rad...

An analysis of radiation knowledge and safety management of radiation professionals according to work characteristics and work functions

Background: Recently, there have been many studies on the harmful effects of radiation and the regulations on radiation safety have been toughened both at the in nation and abroad. This study aims to identify the perceptions and actions taken as to radiation safety, and the degree of knowledge related to radiation held by the radiologists working in large hospitals. Materials and Methods: ...

Erratum to: Assessment of radiation protection awareness and knowledge about radiological examination doses among Italian radiographers

Assessment of radiation protection awareness and knowledge about radiological examination doses among Italian radiographers

OBJECTIVES To evaluate radiation protection basic knowledge and dose assessment for radiological procedures among Italian radiographers METHODS A validated questionnaire was distributed to 780 participants with balanced demographic characteristics and geographic distribution. RESULTS Only 12.1 % of participants attended radiation protection courses on a regular basis. Despite 90 % of radiog...

Physicians’ awareness in Yazd province about Biological Effects of ionizing radiation applied in radiological imaging procedures

Introduction: Ionizing radiation has long-term risks, especially cancer. Since physicians request radiological examinations for patients, they need to be aware of its benefit and also risks. The aim of this study was to assess the overall knowledge of physicians in Yazd province about the radiation risks associated with diagnostic imaging procedures. Material and Methods: In this descriptive ...