Radiologists' Knowledge and Attitudes towards CT Radiation Dose and Exposure in Saudi Arabia-A Survey Study.
ALARA principle
CT radiation risk
computed tomography
paediatric
radiologist
Journal
Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
ISSN: 2076-3271
Titre abrégé: Med Sci (Basel)
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101629322
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
20 Jul 2020
20 Jul 2020
Historique:
received:
11
04
2020
revised:
29
06
2020
accepted:
03
07
2020
entrez:
24
7
2020
pubmed:
24
7
2020
medline:
24
7
2020
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Computed tomography (CT) is a key imaging technique in diagnostic radiology, providing highly sensitive and specific information. While its use has increased dramatically in recent years, the quantity and associated risks of radiation from CT scans present major challenges, particularly in paediatrics. The fundamental principles of radiation protection require that radiation quantities be as low as reasonably achievable and CT use must be justified, particularly for paediatric patients. CT radiation knowledge is a key factor in optimising and minimising radiation risk. The objective of this study was to analyse knowledge level, expertise, and competency regarding CT radiation dose and its hazards in paediatrics among radiologists in Saudi Arabian hospitals. A self-reported, multiple-choice questionnaire assessed the attitudes and opinions of radiologists involved in imaging studies using ionising radiation. Among the total respondents, 65% ± 13.5% had a good comprehension of the dangers of carcinogenicity to the patient resulting from CT scans, with 80% presuming that cancer risks were elevated. However, only 48.5%, 56.5%, and 65% of the respondents were aware of specific radiation risks in head, chest, and abdominal paediatric examinations, respectively. Regular, frequent, and specific training courses are suggested to improve the fundamental knowledge of CT radiation among radiologists and other physicians.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32698332
pii: medsci8030027
doi: 10.3390/medsci8030027
pmc: PMC7563332
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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