BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV3I4056,
     title={Factors Affecting Radiographers’ Compliance with Radiation Protection on All Areas of Hospital Settings Worldwide - A Meta-Analysis},
     author={Ismanto Sarman and Datin Hafizah Che Hassan},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={3},
     number={4},
     pages={433--438},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV3I4056.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

Aim: This study analyzed factors affecting radiographers’ compliance to radiation protection in all areas of hospital settings worldwide. Methods: The PICO guide helped put focus on this meta-analysis. Of the 27studies published from search engines and/or databases from 2009 to 2016, only four were selected. A PRISMA guideline was also used to eliminate other studies. Critique framework helped in analyzing the studies selected. Outcomes: Four significant factors affected radiographers and dental professional compliance with the practice of RPs – knowledge, work site, years in practice, and inspection. Of the 100 radiographer in the radiologic department, 98% complied; of the 1500 radiologic technologists, 77,1% complied by patient safety practices and 70,5% complied by personal safety practices; of the 60 radiation workers – 25 radiographers, 21 dentists, 6 oral hygienists, 8 dental therapists – 59% radiographers, 38% dentists and 17% of OH&DT complied wearing protection clothing, 29% radiographers complied protecting patient, 11% all participant never repeat procedures, and 79% radiographers complied radiation safety protocols; of the 31 radiographers, only 1(12,9%) radiographer complied radiation protection. A total of 59.26% compliance was found among radiographers and health care professionals from the four selected studies.

Applied Science, Literature, Meta-Analysis, Radiation Protection, Radiography