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ArticleRadiation physics and chemistry (Oxford, England : 1993)2023

Investigation of the Radiographer's adherence and compliance with radiation protection and infection control practices during COVID-19 mobile radiography.

Mayeen Uddin Khandaker, Mohamed M Abuzaid, Ikhlas A Mohamed, Mohamed Yousef, Saddig Jastaniah, Qurain T Alshammari, Salem Saeed Alghamdi, Hamid Osman, Amna Mohamed Ahmed, Alamin Musa and 3 more

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Article in Radiation physics and chemistry (Oxford, England : 1993), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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13 authors at 10 institutions in 6 countries.

Mayeen Uddin KhandakerResearch Centre for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Malaysia.
Mohamed M AbuzaidUniversity of Sharjah, College of Health Sciences, Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Ikhlas A MohamedDiagnostic Radiology Department, College of Medical Radiological Science, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohamed YousefRadiologic Sciences Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Saddig JastaniahRadiologic Sciences Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Qurain T AlshammariDiagnostic Radiology Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail, Hai'l, Saudi Arabia.
Salem Saeed AlghamdiDepartment of Applied Radiologic Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hamid OsmanDepartment of Radiologic Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Saudi Arabia.
Amna Mohamed AhmedDepartment of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Alamin MusaDepartment of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Afaf Mohamed Ahmed MedaniDepartment of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
S E LamResearch Centre for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Malaysia.
D A BradleyResearch Centre for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Malaysia.
King Khalid University · SAKing Abdulaziz Medical City · SADaffodil International University · BDSudan University of Science and Technology · SDSunway University · MYTaif University · SAUniversity of Ha'il · SAUniversity of Jeddah · SAUniversity of Sharjah · AEUniversity of Surrey · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Radiological staff, especially radiographers, work as front liners against the COVID-19 outbreak. This study aims to assess compliance with radiation protection and infection control practices during COVID-19 mobile radiography procedures. This cross-sectional study included 234 radiographers (females, 56%, n = 131; males, 44%, n = 103) who were asked to complete an online questionnaire consisting of demographic data, radiation protection and infection control practices during COVID-19 portable cases, and knowledge and awareness. After informed consent was completed, SPSS statistical software was used for the data analysis. The most common age group of participants ranged from 18 to 25 years old (30.3%, n = 71). Bachelor's degree holders were 74.4% (n = 174). Most radiographers (39.7%, n = 93) had a working experience of 1-5 years, followed by 27.8% (n = 65) with more than 16 years of experience. Most respondents (62.4%, n = 146) handled approximately 1-5 cases daily, the majority of them (56%, n = 131) stated affirmatively they had obtained special training to handle COVID-19, and when inquired if they had received any special allowances for handling COVID-19 suspected/confirmed cases most of them stated negative (73.9%, n = 173). Most participants stated that they always wear a TLD during portable cases (67.1%, n = 157) and a lead apron (51.7%, n = 121). Around 73% (n = 171) knew the latest information on COVID-19 and attended the COVID-19 awareness course. A significant association was found between the work experience of the radiographers and their responses to following the best practices (p = 0.018, α = 0.05). Radiographers who had COVID-19 training (μ = 48.78) tend to adhere more to best practices than those who have not (p = 0.04, α = 0.05). Further, respondents who handled more than 16/more COVID-19 suspected/confirmed cases followed the best practices more (μ = 50.38) than those who handled less (p = 0.04, α = 0.05). This study revealed detailed information on radiation protection and infection control practices during COVID-19 mobile radiography. It has been observed that the participants/radiographers have good knowledge and awareness of radiation protection and infection-control practices. The present results may be used to plan future requirements regarding resources and training to ensure patient safety.

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COVID-19Infection controlMobile radiographyRadiation protectionRadiographers

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PMID37206369
PMCPMC10174468
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