Evaluation of Awareness on Radiation Protection and Hazards among Paramedical Personnel Working in Radiology Department of a Teaching Hospital
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medicine surgery and Radiology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Today, in emergency setting of any hospital, most of the patients undergo various imaging procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purpose, where the department of Radiology plays an important role. Most of the modalities use ionising radiation that has adverse effects on various organs to whoever exposed. Thus an adequate knowledge on radiation hazards and standard protective measures is a must among paramedical personnel for themselves and the patients Material and methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with purposive sampling technique conducted among 100 paramedical personnel in Father Muller Hospital who are involved in or come across Radiology department in an emergency setting. A set of self structured questionnaire with 17 questions was given and data analysed Results: The knowledge on radiation was high in those working in Radiology department than those who visit with the patient for imaging. The overall assessment of knowledge among paramedical personnel was satisfactory with student radiographers scoring the highest range and nursing aids scoring the least. There was positive correlation between the groups with good scores and those taught by the institution Conclusion: The paramedical personnel along with the patients are at utmost risk of adverse effects of radiation exposure where imaging is the backbone for management of a patient in emergency setting. Thus to protect oneself and patient as well, the institution must conduct regular training programs, talks, tutorials regarding radiation hazards, protection and safety practices for the best and safe outcome
Authors and Affiliations
Soujanya Mynalli, Basavaraj N Biradar, Ram Shenoy Bast, Anston Vernon Braggs
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