Patient Perceptions and Knowledge of Ionizing Radiation From Medical Imaging.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Although imaging has become a standard tool of modern medicine, its widespread use has been paralleled by an increasing cumulative radiation dose to patients despite technological advancements and campaigns calling for better awareness and minimization of unnecessary exposures.

Objective

To assess patients' knowledge about medical radiation and related risks.

Design, setting, and participants

A survey study of hospitals in Italy was conducted; all patients in waiting rooms for medical imaging procedures before undergoing imaging examinations at 16 teaching and nonteaching hospitals were approached to take the survey. The survey was performed from June 1, 2019, to May 31, 2020.

Main outcomes and measures

Survey respondents' basic knowledge of ionizing

SUBMITTER: Bastiani L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8515210 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature