title: Ward nurses' knowledge of computed tomography scanning.
abstract: Patients benefit from and are reassured by advance information on procedures that they are to undergo. Ward nurses should have adequate knowledge of radiological investigations to ensure proper patient preparation and good interdepartmental communication to avoid delays and cancellations. This study was conducted to assess the ward nurses' knowledge of the process of computed tomography (CT) scanning. One hundred and twenty qualified nurses were asked to complete a questionnaire regarding CT scanning. The findings revealed a suboptimal level of awareness about the process. This is probably due to lack of formal teaching for nurses on the wards in regards the different radiological procedures and patient preparation. There is a strong case for better educational talks on rapidly changing radiological techniques for ward staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
authors.affiliation: Walsgrave Hospital, University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Majeed
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nayeemuddin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Christie
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004739:England; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D018579:Patient Selection; D017751:Safety Management; D020377:Self Efficacy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing