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[3 1/2 years of roentgen certificate]
1Staatliches Gesundheitsamt Erlangen.
Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|February 1, 1992
Summary
Few patients know about the x-ray certificate (Röntgenpass), despite its availability. Radiologists should inform patients to prevent unnecessary x-ray examinations and improve healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Patient Education
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The x-ray certificate (Röntgenpass) was introduced to streamline and track patient x-ray history.
- Effective patient awareness is crucial for the successful adoption of healthcare documentation tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient awareness and acceptance of the x-ray certificate (Röntgenpass).
- To evaluate the utilization rate of the x-ray certificate among patients who have undergone x-ray examinations.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted to evaluate patient knowledge and possession of the x-ray certificate.
- Data collected included patient awareness levels, prior x-ray history, and certificate ownership.
Main Results:
- Only 24.3% of patients were informed about the x-ray certificate.
- Despite 69.7% having had x-ray examinations, only 6.5% possessed the certificate.
- A significant gap exists between x-ray usage and certificate awareness.
Conclusions:
- Patient awareness of the x-ray certificate is critically low.
- Radiologists must actively inform patients about the certificate to increase its acceptance.
- Promoting the x-ray certificate can help avoid redundant x-ray examinations and optimize patient care.