The Effectiveness of a Radiation Safety Training Program in Increasing the Radiation Safety Knowledge of Physicians: A Pilot Study
| Author | Azam Janati Esfahani | en |
| Author | Reihaneh Mehrabi | en |
| Author | Nematollah Gheibi | en |
| Author | reza paydar | en |
| Author | Masoome Aliakbari | en |
| Author | Fateme Sadat Bagheri | en |
| Author | Samane Heshmati | en |
| Author | Elmira Mohammadi | en |
| Author | Zahra Sadat Seyedi Gilavan | en |
| Author | Mahla Gangi | en |
| Orcid | Azam Janati Esfahani [0000-0002-3782-4834] | en |
| Orcid | Nematollah Gheibi [0000-0001-7503-0894] | en |
| Issued Date | 2020-05-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation are widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Considering the potential risks of radiation, radiation safety training courses are important for medical staff. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of one-day radiation safety training program in increasing the radiation safety knowledge of physicians. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, subjects were 12 physicians (6 general practitioners and 6 non-radiologist specialists) participated in the training program organized by Qazvin University of Medical Sciences in 2018. A researcher-made questionnaire was used for surveying physicians before and after the training. The mean and standard deviation of the scores were first calculated. Then, the pre- and post-test scores were compared using Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and the correlation of these scores with their age, gender, expertise area, and work experience was examined by Spearman's correlation test. Findings: The mean total scores of the physicians before and after training were 7.00±2.56 (ranged 3-11) and 11.92± 2.31 (ranged 8-15) out of 18, respectively. The radiation safety knowledge of physicians significantly increased after training (P | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| Keyword | Physician | en |
| Keyword | Training | en |
| Keyword | Radiation safety | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | The Effectiveness of a Radiation Safety Training Program in Increasing the Radiation Safety Knowledge of Physicians: A Pilot Study | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |