Barriers to radiographers' use of radiation safety principles: A qualitative perspective

Author:

Christensen Berit Møller1,Bjällmark Anna1,Ndipen Irine Maghanwi2,Afram Shilan Shamon2,Bazzi May3ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Natural Science and Biomedicine, School of Health and Welfare Jönköping University Jönköping Sweden

2. Department of Radiology County Hospital Ryhov Jönköping Sweden

3. Department of Health and Care Sciences University of Gothenburg Gothenburg Sweden

Abstract

AbstractIntroductionTo minimise the risks associated with ionising radiation, it is necessary for all staff involved to employ specific techniques to reduce radiation exposure of the patient. These techniques include using compression during examinations of the pelvic region and lumbar spine, using a gonad shield, and asking women if they are pregnant. However, some staff do not use these techniques consistently. Increasing compliance requires determining why staff are non‐compliant. Thus, this study aims to qualitatively investigate why radiographers do not use these techniques.MethodsThis qualitative study is based on a cross‐sectional electronic survey with open‐ended questions. The data were analysed using an inductive qualitative content analysis with quantification of the findings. In total, 111 radiographers from 20 hospitals in Sweden participated.ResultsThree categories appear related to barriers that could obstruct the radiographer from using compression, gonad shields and asking about pregnancy: patient characteristics, interaction between the patient and the radiographer and issues related to the situation and examination.ConclusionsThe barriers to not using radiation protection measures varied depending on the specific measure. However, the barriers were mainly related to the patient experiencing pain, communication difficulties and cultural reasons. In addition, the lack of adequate and user‐friendly equipment was seen as a barrier to applying compression and using gonad shielding.

Publisher

Wiley

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