Physicians’ Knowledge about Radiation Dose in Radiological Investigation in Iran

Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering

卷:6

Faghirnavaz H.¹  Younesi H.¹  Tohidnia M. R.¹  Morovati E.¹  Azmoonfar R.²  Ghorbani Zh.³ 

[1]2Radiology Department, School of Paramedical Sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

[2]|MSc of Radiobiology& Radiation Protection, Radiology Department, School of Paramedical Sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

[3]|MSc of Radiobiology& Radiation Protection, Radiology Department, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

关键词: Ionizing Radiation;    Physicians’ Knowledge;    Radiation Protection;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Background: Although ionizing radiation is very important in diagnostic andtreatment of many diseases, the hazards of this radiation are considerable and irrefutable.One of the main stages in radiation protection is knowledge about radiation dosein radiological investigation. The aim of this study was to determine the physicians’knowledge in radiological examinations.Material and Methods: The data collected by questionnaire were designedand the most commonly requested radiological investigations were listed. The questionnairewas distributed among 106 consultant physicians. The survey was conductedon the awareness about the radiation dose and risks among health professionals in Iran.Results: The results indicated that the majority of physicians did not know aboutionizing radiation and evaluation of absorbed dose in patients. Many of these physicianswere not aware of radiations risks and the most important aspects of radiationprotection; although, they have passed some courses in radiobiology and medicalphysics.Conclusion: Since radiological examinations play an indispensable role in medicine,knowledge about radiation doses and hazards is very important. Generally, thisstudy showed that knowledge of radiation doses is inadequate among physicians.

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