Relationship between knowledge and performance of radiation protection among nurses who work in operating room
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This study investigated the correlation between knowledge and performance of radiation protection among operating room nurses. The research design was a descriptive survey. Data were collected by using a Kang’s questionnaire from August 24 to September 7, 2015. The participants were 184 operating room nurses. There were no significant differences in knowledge of radiation protection according to general and occupational characteristics. However, there were significant differences in performance of radiation protection according to gender, age, education, clinical experience, exposure duration (more than 10 years), and special health screening. Knowledge and performance of radiation protection had a significant positive correlation (r=.23, p<.01). This study concluded that educational programs are needed to improve performance of radiation protection among operating room nurses.
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