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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Cardiovascular Interventions

Background:

  • Catheterization laboratories involve significant radiation exposure for interventionalists.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical for mitigating radiation risks.
  • Understanding PPE availability and utilization is essential for improving safety protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the availability and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) among interventionalists.
  • To identify factors influencing PPE use in the catheterization laboratory setting.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods, cross-sectional study involving 108 participants completing surveys.
  • Qualitative data gathered through individual and group interviews with 54 purposively selected participants.
  • Quantitative data analyzed using logistic regression, and qualitative data analyzed thematically.

Main Results:

  • Lead glasses were used consistently only 10.2% of the time and never 61.1% of the time.
  • Over 92% of participants reported inconsistent use of all forms of PPE.
  • Women were 4.3 times more likely to report unavailability of PPE; compliance correlated with fit and availability.

Conclusions:

  • Inconsistent availability and utilization of PPE are significant issues in catheterization laboratories.
  • Enhancing the culture of radiation protection is vital for improving PPE compliance.
  • A comprehensive approach involving users, administrators, and managers is necessary to ensure adequate and appropriate PPE for all workers.