Occupational radiation exposure among orthopaedic and a need for heath promotional approach

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20212008

Keywords:

Occupational radiation exposure, Awareness, Practices, Orthopaedic surgeons, C-arm fluroscopy

Abstract

Background: In medicine, radio-diagnosis and imaging is one of the vital tools used for the diagnostic purposes. In orthopaedic surgeries the use of intraoperative fluroscopy with C-arm is no doubt a beneficial technology but it comes with the occupational hazard of radiation exposure. This study therefore evaluates the awareness and practices of orthopaedic surgeons regarding occupational radiation exposure and its risks and the association of level of awareness and practices with various factors.

Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among orthopaedic surgeons using a pre-designed, pretested, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire, disseminated online. Questions on awareness and practices of occupational radiation exposure and its risks were asked after obtaining consent. Data was analyzed using software statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20 and a p value of <0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.

Results: 150 completed forms showed that though majority (63%) of the study participants had adequate knowledge about occupational radiation exposure, the level of practices was only 12%. A statistically significant association (p<0.001) was found between years of experience and adequacy of knowledge and practices, regarding radiation exposure. Majority (91%) believed, adequate training and a health promotional approach could be beneficial.

Conclusions: This study highlights the fact that occupational radiation exposure is an issue to be dealt with importance and thus the awareness and practices also needs to improve A health promotional approach with stringent rules needs to be taken to ensure adequate awareness and adequate practice among the orthopaedic surgeons.

Author Biographies

Adrija Roy, Sree Chitra Tirunal, Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

M.B.B.S

M.D. Community Medicine

Dip. Community Mental Health (NIMHANS)

Scientist B, Sree Chitra Tirunal, Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Arun Mitra, Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies, SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

M.B.B.S

M.D. Community Medicine

PhD Scholar,

Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies (AMCHSS),

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology,

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Debapi Roy, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kalyani, West Bengal, India

M.S. Orthopaedics

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon,

Kalyani,

West Bengal,

India

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2021-05-25

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Roy, A., Mitra, A., & Roy, D. (2021). Occupational radiation exposure among orthopaedic and a need for heath promotional approach. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 8(6), 3017–3022. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20212008

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