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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging and Radiation Protection
  • Urology and Surgical Procedures
  • Occupational Health and Safety

Background:

  • Fluoroscopic procedures are integral to modern urology.
  • Radiation exposure poses significant occupational health risks to healthcare professionals.
  • Current knowledge and practices regarding radiation safety in urology require evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the radiation safety knowledge among urology healthcare professionals.
  • To evaluate current radiation safety practices during fluoroscopic procedures in urology.
  • To identify barriers to compliance with radiation safety guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • A 14-question survey was distributed to multidisciplinary urology theater staff.
  • Survey questions covered demographics, radiation safety practices, and knowledge, based on international guidelines.
  • Data were collected from 309 respondents, primarily in the United Kingdom.

Main Results:

  • High compliance with lead apron (99.3%) and thyroid shield (52.2%) use, but low use of lead glasses (7.4%) and gloves (0.7%).
  • Lack of equipment availability was a major barrier (76.5%).
  • 44.1% reported no radiation safety training; training did not correlate with knowledge, but did with dosimeter use.

Conclusions:

  • Suboptimal radiation safety compliance is common in urologic practice.
  • The availability of essential protective equipment, such as lead glasses and gloves, needs urgent improvement.
  • Addressing equipment availability is critical to mitigate occupational health risks for urology staff.