title: ALARA study of teaching effectiveness on reducing radiation exposure.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of radiation safety instruction and the impact on radiation film badge levels. A convenience sample of 144 endoscopy nurses and technicians was pretested for radiation safety knowledge, given a course in radiation safety, and then posttested immediately after the course and then 6 months later. Radiation badges were analyzed for radiation exposure at preinstruction, 1 month postinstruction, and 6 months postinstruction. Results showed that the instruction was effective. There was only a slight decrease in radiation badge readings; the decrease, however, was not statistically significant.
authors: National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Feigenbaum
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Ellett
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Miller
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Hyland
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000451:nursing*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D011835:Radiation Protection; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000193:education*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*