Assessing the Knowledge of Radiology Staff on the Impact of Radiation Exposure and the Importance of Shielding for Patient Protection in Saudi Arabia

The growing reliance on radiological imaging for medical diagnosis and treatment has increased the potential risks associated with radiation exposure for both patients and healthcare professionals. In Saudi Arabia, ensuring that radiology staff are adequately knowledgeable about the risks of radiati...

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Main Authors: Leen Al-Shahrani, Manar Dhafer Al-Amri, Rimas Sultan Al Hufayyan, Ahlam Ahmad Al Qahtani, Taif Khalid Al-Shahrani
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Published: Scientific Publishing Unit, Faculty of Education, Tanta University , Egypt 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Advanced Humanities Research
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Online Access:https://ijahr.journals.ekb.eg/article_390275_a68e2fe0c43435fb589db06e962445fb.pdf
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author Leen Al-Shahrani
Manar Dhafer Al-Amri
Rimas Sultan Al Hufayyan
Ahlam Ahmad Al Qahtani
Taif Khalid Al-Shahrani
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description The growing reliance on radiological imaging for medical diagnosis and treatment has increased the potential risks associated with radiation exposure for both patients and healthcare professionals. In Saudi Arabia, ensuring that radiology staff are adequately knowledgeable about the risks of radiation exposure and the protective measures that can be implemented, such as shielding, is critical for enhancing patient safety. This study aims to evaluate the awareness and understanding of radiology staff in Saudi Arabia regarding radiation risks and the importance of shielding in mitigating these risks. The results indicate that while most radiology professionals are familiar with radiation safety protocols, knowledge gaps remain, particularly concerning newer technologies and best practices for shielding. Recommendations are made to improve ongoing training and raise awareness of patient protection measures.
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Ahlam Ahmad Al Qahtani
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Assessing the Knowledge of Radiology Staff on the Impact of Radiation Exposure and the Importance of Shielding for Patient Protection in Saudi Arabia
International Journal of Advanced Humanities Research
radiology staff
radiation exposure
patient shielding
radiation safety
saudi arabia
title Assessing the Knowledge of Radiology Staff on the Impact of Radiation Exposure and the Importance of Shielding for Patient Protection in Saudi Arabia
title_full Assessing the Knowledge of Radiology Staff on the Impact of Radiation Exposure and the Importance of Shielding for Patient Protection in Saudi Arabia
title_fullStr Assessing the Knowledge of Radiology Staff on the Impact of Radiation Exposure and the Importance of Shielding for Patient Protection in Saudi Arabia
title_full_unstemmed Assessing the Knowledge of Radiology Staff on the Impact of Radiation Exposure and the Importance of Shielding for Patient Protection in Saudi Arabia
title_short Assessing the Knowledge of Radiology Staff on the Impact of Radiation Exposure and the Importance of Shielding for Patient Protection in Saudi Arabia
title_sort assessing the knowledge of radiology staff on the impact of radiation exposure and the importance of shielding for patient protection in saudi arabia
topic radiology staff
radiation exposure
patient shielding
radiation safety
saudi arabia
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