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标题：Perceived safety of MRI units in the two public hospitals within the central region of South Africa: A pilot study among four MR staff
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作者：Phoka C Rathebe
期刊名称：Journal of Public Health Research
印刷版ISSN：2279-9028
电子版ISSN：2279-9036
出版年度：2022
卷号：11
期号：3
DOI：10.1177/22799036221123386
语种：English
出版社：PAGEPress Publications
摘要：Magnetic resonance scanners are considered safe but comes with substantive safety risks to patients seeking radiological diagnostics and health care professionals. This pilot study aimed to assess the safety compliance of MRI units commonly used in the clinical diagnostic imaging of two public hospitals in South Africa. Structured interviews were conducted with four MRI staff assigned to work in the 1.5 and 3.0 T MRI units. Their responses were benchmarked with ACR MR Safety guideline of 2019 to assess any safety compliance deviations. Thematic analysis was conducted by evaluating responses per themes and further expanding on comments provided on Yes or No options. There were few major shortfalls identified that include outdated safety policies, inadequate screening, nonexistence of demarcations and lack of training of MR and non-MR personnel of MRI safety. These challenges could be eliminated by introducing a comprehensive occupational health and safety program, specific to the MRI units.
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