1
|
Salih S, Nordin MN, Alkatheeri A, Nasser A, Saif M, Abdallah Z, Alderei A, Faisal LA, Alhasan M, Hasaneen M. Assessment of Nursing Students' Awareness toward Ionizing Radiation: Cross-Sectional Study. NURSING REPORTS 2023; 13:855-864. [PMID: 37368342 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep13020075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Among healthcare workers, nurses are considered the core of healthcare auth-info services in healthcare facilities because of their responsibilities and duties toward patients. All healthcare professionals, especially nurses, must be completely knowledgeable about the hazards of ionizing radiation, and the most effective radiation protection techniques. This study assessed the attitude and awareness toward radiation protection among final-year nursing students in the Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) campuses. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted between March and April 2022. A total of 200 out of 224 female participants ranging from 18 to 30 years old agreed to participate in the study. The highest percentage of final-year nursing students did not attend any radiation protection course (52%). The results of the last section of the survey indicate a lack of awareness of basic radiation protection knowledge among final-year nursing students in FCHS campuses (less than 80%). The results showed a lack of knowledge and poor attitude toward radiation hazards and radiation protection from final-year nursing students in the FCHS. Formal education about basic radiation and radiation is recommended in the nursing program for safe clinical practice.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Suliman Salih
- Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi 3798, United Arab Emirates
- National Cancer Institute, University of Gezira, Wad Madani 2667, Sudan
| | - Mohd Nazmi Nordin
- Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi 3798, United Arab Emirates
| | - Ajnas Alkatheeri
- Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi 3798, United Arab Emirates
| | - Alanoud Nasser
- Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi 3798, United Arab Emirates
| | - Mezna Saif
- Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi 3798, United Arab Emirates
| | - Zuwaina Abdallah
- Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi 3798, United Arab Emirates
| | - Aljazi Alderei
- Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi 3798, United Arab Emirates
| | - Laila Ali Faisal
- Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi 3798, United Arab Emirates
| | - Mustafa Alhasan
- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
| | - Mohamed Hasaneen
- Department of Radiography and Medical Imaging, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi 3798, United Arab Emirates
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Dağ N, Çalışkan C, Koçak H, Demir G, Çelebi İ. Factors Affecting the Intervention of Health-Care Professionals in Radiological Events: A Systematic Review. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2023; 17:e348. [PMID: 36882927 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2023.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
Abstract
This research aims to explore the factors affecting the intervention of health-care professionals regarding a radiological event and to determine what actions they cause. In line with the keywords determined, a search was conducted on Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed until March 2022. Eighteen peer-reviewed articles that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. This systematic review was conducted using the PICOS and PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses)guidelines. Of the 18 studies included in the study, 8 were cross-sectional studies, 7 were descriptive studies, 2 were interventional studies, and 1 was a systematic review. As a result of the qualitative analysis, 7 factors affecting the intervention of health-care professionals in a radiological event were identified as follows: rarity of the event; inadequacy of health-care professionals against the radiological event; sensory responses; dilemma and ethical concern; communication, workload; and other factors. The most important factor affecting the intervention of health-care professionals in a radiological event is inadequate education about a radiological event, which influences the formation of other factors. These and other factors cause actions such as delayed treatment, death, and disruption of health services. Further studies are needed on the factors affecting the intervention of health-care professionals.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nihal Dağ
- Department of Disaster Medicine, Hamidiye Institute of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences, IstanbulTurkey
| | - Cüneyt Çalışkan
- Department of Emergency Aid and Disaster Management, Hamidiye Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences, IstanbulTurkey
| | - Hüseyin Koçak
- Department of Emergency Aid and Disaster Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
| | - Gülcan Demir
- Vocational School of Health Services in Sinop UniversitySinop, Turkey
| | - İsmet Çelebi
- Paramedic of Department, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Lewis S, Downing C, Hayre CM. Radiation Protection among South African Diagnostic Radiographers-A Mixed Method Study. HEALTH PHYSICS 2023; 124:208-216. [PMID: 36719936 PMCID: PMC9855727 DOI: 10.1097/hp.0000000000001655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
ABSTRACT Worldwide, radiographers' radiation protection practices vary. In South Africa, evidence of diagnostic radiographers' suboptimal radiation protection practices has been reported, but the reasons for these practices and suggestions to improve practices were lacking. Therefore, this study explored radiation protection among South African diagnostic radiographers. This study used an explanatory, sequential, mixed-method approach. Data were collected in three phases. Phase I, the quantitative phase, used an online questionnaire and respondents from Phase I interested in participating in Phase II, the qualitative phase, were interviewed, yielding 13 in-depth semi-structured telephone interviews. In Phase III, eight radiography managers co-constructed change strategies to optimize radiation protection in South Africa in two focus group interviews. Radiation protection was suboptimal despite diagnostic radiographers having a good attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control toward radiation protection and optimal radiation protection knowledge. Varying attitudes to radiation protection, lack of resources, and support from radiography management and healthcare teams contributed to suboptimal radiation protection practices. Radiography managers suggested increasing radiation protection awareness, ameliorating the diminished stature of the radiographer in the healthcare team, and increasing the availability of optimal quality resources. South African diagnostic radiographers' radiation protection knowledge was optimal, but the implementation of radiation protection varied and was influenced by multiple factors. A radiation protection culture supported by management is advocated to optimize radiation protection. However, ultimately radiation protection practices are incumbent on the individual radiographers' choice to practice radiation protection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shantel Lewis
- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, 6306a John Orr Building, Doornfontein, Corner Simert and Biet St., Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
| | - Charlene Downing
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Office 6105D, West Wing North, John Orr Building, Doornfontein Campus, Corner Siemert and Biet St., Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
| | - Christopher M. Hayre
- School of Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, College of Medicine and Health, Room 1.32, South Cloisters, Devon, 79 Heavitree Rd., Exeter EX1 2LT, United Kingdom
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Goula A, Chatzis A, Stamouli MA, Kelesi M, Kaba E, Brilakis E. Assessment of Health Professionals' Attitudes on Radiation Protection Measures. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182413380. [PMID: 34948989 PMCID: PMC8708066 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182413380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
(1) Background: Health professionals' knowledge, beliefs and perceptions concerning radiation protection may affect their behaviour during surgery and consequently influence the quality of health services. This study highlights the health professionals' average knowledge level and captures the beliefs, perceptions, and behaviours in a large public Greek hospital. (2) Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out, including health professionals working in operating rooms. One hundred thirty-two staff members participated by responding to an original questionnaire. The sample consisted of nurses, radiographers and medical doctors of various specialties involved daily in surgical procedures where ionizing radiation is required. The survey was conducted from March to June 2021, and the response rate was 97%. (3) Results: The level of overall knowledge of health professionals regarding radiation protection safety was not satisfactory. Females and employees with a lower level of education had more misconceptions about radiation and radiation protection. Employees of younger ages and with less previous experience were more likely to have negative emotions towards radiation exposure. Finally, employees with fewer children tended to express physical complaints caused by their negative emotions due to radiation exposure. (4) Conclusions: Health professionals' lack of basic and specialized knowledge concerning radiation protection safety had a negative impact on the provision of health services. The continuing training of the staff seemed to be the only solution to reverse this trend. The training should highlight how radiation exposure can be minimized, safeguarding health professionals' trust and sense of security by significantly improving their working environment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Aspasia Goula
- Master of Health and Social Care Management, Department of Business Administration, School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (A.C.); (M.-A.S.)
- Correspondence:
| | - Athanasios Chatzis
- Master of Health and Social Care Management, Department of Business Administration, School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (A.C.); (M.-A.S.)
| | - Maria-Aggeliki Stamouli
- Master of Health and Social Care Management, Department of Business Administration, School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (A.C.); (M.-A.S.)
| | - Martha Kelesi
- Department of Nursing, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (M.K.); (E.K.)
| | - Evridiki Kaba
- Department of Nursing, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, Greece; (M.K.); (E.K.)
| | | |
Collapse
|