Paediatrician awareness of radiation dose and inherent risks in chest imaging studies—A questionnaire study

Heyer, C. M.; Hansmann, Jan; Peters, Sören; Lemburg, Stefan P.

doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2009.06.014

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“…Medical radiologists themselves underestimate the radiation doses associated with a CT scan by 50-500 times [14] use ionizing radiation [15]. Such faulty knowledge is transferred directly onto patients when they discuss the reasons for having a medical imaging test and its related risks with medical specialists [16][17][18][19][20]. Nonetheless, no one knows the real level of awareness and perception of the risk arising from ionizing radiation in patients receiving diagnostic radiological procedures.…”

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Awareness of medical radiation exposure among patients: A patient survey as a first step for effective communication of ionizing radiation risks

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A B S T R A C TIntroduction: The European Directive 2013/59/EURATOM requires patient radiation dose information to be included in the medical report of radiological procedures. To provide effective communication to the patient, it is necessary to first assess the patient's level of knowledge regarding medical exposure. The goal of this work is to survey patients' current knowledge level of both medical exposure to ionizing radiation and professional disciplines and communication means used by patients to garner information. Material and Methods: A questionnaire was designed comprised of thirteen questions: 737 patients participated in the survey. The data were analysed based on population age, education, and number of radiological procedures received in the three years prior to survey. Results: A majority of respondents (56.4%) did not know which modality uses ionizing radiation. 74.7% had never discussed with healthcare professionals the risk concerning their medical radiological procedures. 70.1% were not aware of the professionals that have expertise to discuss the use of ionizing radiation for medical purposes, and 84.7% believe it is important to have the radiation dose information stated in the medical report. Conclusion: Patients agree with new regulations that it is important to know the radiation level related to the medical exposure, but there is little awareness in terms of which modalities use X-Rays and the professionals and channels that can help them to better understand the exposure information. To plan effective communication, it is essential to devise methods and adequate resources for key professionals (medical physicists, radiologists, referring physicians) to convey correct and effective information.

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“…Authoritative sources suspect that a considerable proportion of radiological examinations are inappropriate [3]. It is known that knowledge of radiation dose and related risks is poor among both physicians and radiologists, and risks are often underestimated [4][5][6]. The International Commission on Radiological Protection has emphasised that education, training and practice play a crucial role in improving the professionalism of justification [3].…”

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Justification of CT examinations in young adults and children can be improved by education, guideline implementation and increased MRI capacity

Tahvonen

Oikarinen²,

Pääkkö³

et al. 2013

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Objective: To determine whether the justification of CT examinations performed on young patients can be improved by various interventions and whether these have an effect on the total number of CTs performed. Methods: Specific interventions-education, guideline implementation and increased MRI capacity-were introduced at the Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland, following a previous study demonstrating unjustified use of CT examination in young patients. In the present study, the justification of 177 CT examinations of the lumbar and cervical spine, head, abdomen, nasal sinuses and trauma performed on patients aged under 35 years in 2009 was analysed retrospectively by looking at requests and corresponding patient files. The indications of the examinations were compared with the referral guidelines recommended by the European Commission. Results from our previously published similar study carried out before the interventions were used as a reference.

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“…Berrington de Gonzalez in his study estimated the risk of cancer due to diagnostic x-rays in the UK and the USA as 500 and 5700 deaths per year, respectively [14]. This is even more important for children as their tissues are more radiosensitive and they have longer lifespans [15].…”

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Knowledge and Attitude towards Ionizing Radiation among Patients Attending the King Khalid Hospital Najran, Saudi Arabia

Almatared¹,

Almansour²,

Alquidaihi³

et al. 2017

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Background/Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate and assess the knowledge and attitude to dose and associated risks caused by Ionizing Radiation (IR) procedures among patients. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 375 consecutive patients, conducted over a period of 4 months from at the radiology unit of King Khalid Hospital in Najran for IR procedures using self-administered questionnaires that was developed and distributed with consents and instructions to the participants. Results: About three-quarter (60%) of the patients reported not being worried to undergo radiological tests. The same proportion of the patients also would not have radiological tests if they can tolerate the disease. About half (50%) of the respondents stated that they would not be satisfied if no further radiological tests were required and 52% did not think that radiological procedures can cause hazards and side effects to the body. Also, over half (53%) of the patients reported not knowing that radiological tests can cause cancer; 48% would not repeat the radiological tests within six months; and about 69% did not know the importance of Radiology for diagnosis. Conclusion: There is relatively low knowledge and awareness of the risks associated with Ionizing Radiation among patients in the study population. Therefore, there is a need for educating the public and not only medical personnel, about radiation exposure and associated risks.

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Paediatrician awareness of radiation dose and inherent risks in chest imaging studies—A questionnaire study

Cited by 47 publications

References 25 publications

Awareness of medical radiation exposure among patients: A patient survey as a first step for effective communication of ionizing radiation risks

Awareness of medical radiation exposure among patients: A patient survey as a first step for effective communication of ionizing radiation risks

Justification of CT examinations in young adults and children can be improved by education, guideline implementation and increased MRI capacity

Knowledge and Attitude towards Ionizing Radiation among Patients Attending the King Khalid Hospital Najran, Saudi Arabia

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