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WORK PROCEDURES AND RADIATION EXPOSURE AMONG RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS IN SOUTH KOREA

Authors
Kim, JaeyoungCha, Eun ShilChoi, YeongchullLee, Won Jin
Issue Date
3월-2018
Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
Citation
RADIATION PROTECTION DOSIMETRY, v.178, no.4, pp.345 - 353
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Journal Title
RADIATION PROTECTION DOSIMETRY
Volume
178
Number
4
Start Page
345
End Page
353
URI
https://scholar.korea.ac.kr/handle/2021.sw.korea/77256
DOI
10.1093/rpd/ncx120
ISSN
0144-8420
Abstract
This study explored their work characteristics and safety compliance to identify primary factors influencing high occupational radiation exposure among radiologic technologists. A total of 12 387 radiologic technologists were surveyed from 2012 to 2013 in South Korea. Survey data for demographics and work-related characteristics were linked with the National Dose Registry. Multiple regression analysis was used and '% Excess Risk Explained' was calculated to illustrate the degree to which given risk factors explained the relationship of work procedures and radiation exposure. Characteristics of radiologic technologists exposed to higher radiation doses were male, aged <30, working at a general hospital or hospital, and frequently performing routine diagnostic X-ray, CT, portable X-ray and C-arm. Not being completely separated from patients and wearing lead apron was positively associated with higher radiation exposure. Type of facility and safety compliance were the main risk factors for high radiation exposure in performing diagnostic radiologic procedures.
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