ArticleBulletin of the Hospital for Joint Disease (2013)2025
Radiation safety among female orthopaedic surgeons: A survey of current knowledge and practices.
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Abstract
backgroundThe objective of this study was to survey a cross-section of US female orthopaedic surgeons evaluating their education and attitudes on radiation safety and adherence to safety recommendations.
methodsAn online survey was distributed to female orthopaedic surgery faculty through the Forum, a society for women in orthopaedic surgery, and through internal institutional education networks (residency and fellowship programs). The first component of the survey gathered demographic information including practice setting, US state, and years in practice. The second component was a 10-question knowledge assessment. The third component captured personal experiences among respondents including satisfaction with radiation safety training, radiation safety practices, and level of concern regarding exposure risk. Responses from 66 participants from differing geographic locations were collected using Research Electronic Data Capture.
resultsSixty-six female orthopaedic surgeons from 21 states completed the survey. Regular dosimeter usage was reported by 24.2% of respondents, and 36.4% of respondents reported always having well-fitted radiation protective equipment provided. The majority (56.1%) stated that they worry about the risks of radiation to their health. Regarding their radiation safety training, 60.6% of respondents rated their training as unsatisfactory or extremely unsatisfactory, and 90.9% of respondents stated that they think training efforts for radiation safety can improve.
conclusionsFemale orthopaedic surgeons demonstrated an inadequate knowledge of adherence to radiation safety protocols and the majority expressed concern with long-term radiation exposure, particularly regarding health and pregnancy risk. To enhance radiation safety awareness and adherence among female orthopaedic surgeons, strategies should be tailored to this demographic, fostering confidence in their knowledge of radiation exposure and bolstering safety measures.
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