ABSTRACT

Radiation safety has become more important issue due to increased use of ionizing radiation in diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this study is to investigate the awareness and knowledge level concerning radiation safety among healthcare professionals who work in a radiation environment. The study population consisted of healthcare professionals who work in a radiation environment at a state hospital, a university hospital and a private hospital in Edirne province. The survey used in this study was prepared by the investigators after reviewing previous studies on similar subjects, and opinions were sought from experts in relevant fields. The survey consists of two parts and a total of 28 questions. Results of this study revealed that the rate of correct answers was 68.6% for questions on radiation safety among all healthcare professionals. The present study demonstrated an insufficient level of knowledge and awareness on radiation safety, even in the occupational groups that continuously work in a radiation environment. Periodic trainings should be conducted in hospitals. Pre-test and post-test exercises should be performed in order to increase the effectiveness of the trainings, and interactive case studies specific to the clinic should be included in the program. Finally, with electronic learning programs which may be implemented at national level, all relevant persons would have access to these programs.

摘要

由于在诊断和治疗中越来越多地使用电离辐射，辐射安全已成为更为重要的问题。这项研究的目的是调查在辐射环境中工作的医护人员对辐射安全的认识和知识水平。研究对象包括在放射环境中在埃迪尔内省的州立医院，大学医院和私立医院工作的医疗保健专业人员。本研究中使用的调查由研究人员在回顾之前对相似主题的研究后准备，并征询了相关领域的专家的意见。该调查包括两个部分，共28个问题。这项研究的结果表明，所有医疗保健专业人员对辐射安全性问题的正确回答率为68.6％。本研究表明，即使在持续在辐射环境中工作的职业群体中，对辐射安全的知识和认识也不足。应当在医院进行定期培训。为了提高培训的有效性，应该进行测试前和测试后的练习，并且计划中应包括针对诊所的交互式案例研究。最后，有了可以在国家一级实施的电子学习计划，所有相关人员都可以使用这些计划。为了提高培训的有效性，应进行测试前和测试后的练习，并且计划中应包括针对诊所的交互式案例研究。最后，有了可以在国家一级实施的电子学习计划，所有相关人员都可以使用这些计划。为了提高培训的有效性，应进行测试前和测试后的练习，并且计划中应包括针对诊所的交互式案例研究。最后，有了可以在国家一级实施的电子学习计划，所有相关人员都可以使用这些计划。