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Investigating the MRI Safety Knowledge of Healthcare Workers: A Cross-sectional Study

Ibrahim P. Hussin , Marites C. Hussin , Sumayah Sabri Jaha

International Journal of Medical, Pharmacy and Drug Research(IJMPD), Vol-7,Issue-4, July - September 2023, Pages 6-22 , 10.22161/ijmpd.7.4.2

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Article Info: Received: 01 Jun 2023; Received in revised form: 02 Jul 2023; Accepted: 11 Jul 2023; Available online: 20 Jun 2023

Abstract:

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the basic knowledge of MRI and MRI safety among specific groups of healthcare workers at King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC) between May and June 2023. The research design employed a quantitative-descriptive approach, and data were collected from 63 qualified healthcare workers at KAMC. Statistical methods, including frequency count, t-test, weighted mean, and Pearson correlation, were applied to analyze the collected data. The study's findings indicated that doctors exhibited a high level of knowledge regarding the fundamental principles of MRI and MRI safety among the healthcare workers assessed. Moreover, the results showed that a greater amount of clinical experience was associated with a higher level of proficiency in MRI fundamentals. Further, anesthesiology technicians and nurses demonstrated inadequate knowledge in the areas of MRI safety. The study also revealed that there was no significant correlation between profession, years of clinical experience, level of education, and the level of knowledge in MRI safety. Additionally, the study concluded that there was no significant correlation between possessing a basic understanding of MRI and the level of knowledge in MRI safety. In simpler terms, having a good grasp of MRI does not necessarily guarantee a higher level of expertise in terms of safety protocols and practices.

Keywords:

Healthcare workers, Level of MRI knowledge, MRI safety

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