Infection prevention and control in the CT suite: a qualitative study with Australian radiographers in intravenous contrast administration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Within radiology departments, computed tomography (CT) has been identified as presenting a higher risk of infection compared to other imaging modalities. CT scanning often deploys contrast injectors to administer iodine contrast intravenously, which poses infection risks for patients and staff. The aim of this study was to explore the variations in practice and the enablers and barriers to infection prevention and control (IPC) practices in the CT suite in Australia.

Methods

Semi-structured focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted over three sessions with thirteen registered radiographers, who had expressed interest in participating in FGDs after completing a survey on IPC knowledge and practice. The FGDs ran for one hour and questions focused on workplace sur

SUBMITTER: Abu Awwad D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659481 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature