SLIDE 1 Awareness of Radiation Safety and Protection among Nurses at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital
Submitted by: Afnan Melaih
Presented by: Jehad Felemban
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Contents:
Introduction. Objectives. Methodology. Data Analysis & Discussions. Conclusion. Recommendations. Acknowledgement.
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Introduction
Literature Review
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Administration.. Be Around!! Nurses are involved in our world!! Caring & Assisting.. Or Even..
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Expect the Effect.. Understand the Nature.. Cope with the Problem.. Nurses Right’s.. So..
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Objectives
Our Targets!!
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Awareness Level.. Attitudes & Knowledge High.. Or Low!! Care Vs. Safety Enough.. Or need more!! Agreement.. Is it possible??
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Attention!!
It’s not a BLAME!!
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Methodology
How??!!
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Areas.. Outside.. ICU - OR - Endoscopy unit.. etc Samples.. Questions.. 50 Non-Radiology Nurses.. Opinions Knowledge
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Data Analysis & Discussions
Let’s Discuss it !!
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Knowledge Section
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Excellent.. Acceptable.. Bad!!
85% 100% 66% 0% 65% 84%
Excellent Acceptable Bad
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Ionizing Radiation
76%
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Scatter Radiation
76%
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ALARA Principle
44%
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Inverse Square Law
42%
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Dosimeter Badge
63%
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Lead Shield
100%
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Distance from the X-Ray Source
8%
2 m
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Excellent.. Acceptable.. Bad!!
Excellent Acceptable Bad
4 5 3
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Opinions Section
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Evaluate Nurses' Opinions Five Opinions Questions to.. Policies Understanding Whom to contact.. It’s about.. Precautions Steps & Confidentiality.. Policies Explanation..
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Enough Knowledge & Attending Courses
Yes: 88%..
Knowledge.. Confidence.. That’s Mean.. Protection..
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Conclusion
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ALARA Recommended Distance Nurses are not aware of .. Inverse Square Law Thermo Luminescent Dosimeters Radiation Safety and Protection Courses Nurses are not provided with .. Dosimeter Badge
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Recommendations
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According to Nurses' Comments and Findings.. Critical Care Areas Nursing Schools Curriculum Communication Posters & Brochures Dosimeter Badge Line on the Floor Further Survey
SLIDE 29 Acknowledgement
- Dr. Yaser Bahader .
- Dr. Njlaa M. Al-Sayed.
- Miss. Afnan Melaih.
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Kind Regards to.. Kind Regards to..
Female Section.. Also!!
Female Section.. Also!!
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Big Congratulations to.. Big Congratulations to..
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The End The End