ArticleRisk management and healthcare policy2023
Assessment of MRI Safety Practices in Saudi Arabia.
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- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Radiology Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A National Multicentre Study.Nursing open · 2026Article
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- Exploring MRI Safety Knowledge Among Physicians and Nurses in Saudi Arabia: Highlighting Knowledge Gaps and Key Influencing Factors.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2025Article
- Assessment of Patient Satisfaction With MRI Department Services and Staff in Saudi Hospitals.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2025Article
- Analyzing the Barriers of Incident Reporting in MRI Practice in Government Hospitals of Saudi Arabia.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Assessment of patients' knowledge and perceptions of MRI scans and safety in Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Provision of Safe Anesthesia in Magnetic Resonance Environments: Degree of Compliance with International Guidelines in Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Safety Survey on Lone Working Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the safety practices used by MRI departments in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study across 113 private and public hospitals was conducted in Saudi Arabia. A survey questionnaire was designed and sent to 113 MRI units. The questionnaire consisted of 43 items under 14 sections for the assessment of MRI safety practices. These 14 sections are related to (i) MRI and its safety, (ii) MRI usage and its safety, and (iii) safety of the MRI technologists and reporting of adverse effects during the usage. The American College of Radiology (ACR) guidance document on MRI safety practices was used as a template for this survey. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistical software for Windows version 26.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Results: Of the 43 items assessed, only 3 items' binary responses (Yes & No) did not differ much. A greater proportion of positive responses for 40 items (93%) regarding MRI safety practices. More than 50% of the participants claimed that their departments lacked a Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO). Regarding regular safety training programs, less than 50% received training in MRI safety. Handheld metal detectors were found in only 39% of the MRI units. Conclusion: The majority of MRI units in Saudi Arabia have demonstrated compliance with majority of ACR MRI safety recommendations; nonetheless, there are two main items for which the guidelines may not be attained: MRSO and regular MRI safety training programs. By taking into account the limitations of this study, it is strongly recommended to assign MRSO and implement annual MRI safety training to improve MRI safety practices for both patients and healthcare workers.
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