Longitudinal investigation of undergraduates' radiation anxiety, interest, and career intention in interventional radiology.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate the effect of the school curriculum and on-site observation of interventional radiology (IR) operations in clinics on undergraduates' radiation anxiety, interest, and career intention.

Methods

Between the academic years 2021 and 2023, all of the fourth-year undergraduates were surveyed by questionnaires, which covered their pre-curriculum, post-curriculum in-school, and post-on-site view of IR surgeries in clinic. The survey included categories of gender, fear of X-ray and IR operation, interest in IR surgery, and career-pursuing intention.

Results

A total of 333 (91.0%) respondents (111 students for three times) were included in analyses. The fear of X-ray and radiation exposure during IR procedures was reduced after taking school courses (p < 0.0

SUBMITTER: Cao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11557623 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature