Fact-finding survey on the competencies and literacy of radiological technologists regarding radiation disasters.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Radiological technologists serve as risk communicators who aim to lessen patients' anxiety about radiation exposure, in addition to performing radiological examinations.

Objective

We conducted a fact-finding survey on knowledge and awareness of radiation disasters among the radiological technologists to reveal their literacy and competencies regarding radiation disasters.

Methods

A paper questionnaire was distributed to 1,835 radiological technologists at 166 National Hospital Organization facilities in Japan. The 28-item questionnaire covered knowledge and awareness of radiation protection and radiation disasters. Radiological technologists were divided into 2 groups by regionality: areas where a nuclear power station was present/nearby (NPS areas) and non

SUBMITTER: Arai T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10041441 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature