Pregled bibliografske jedinice broj: 1264009
Establishment and utilization of diagnostic reference levels in medical imaging: Results from a survey and consultation under the IAEA technical cooperation programme in Europe and Central Asia
Establishment and utilization of diagnostic reference levels in medical imaging: Results from a survey and consultation under the IAEA technical cooperation programme in Europe and Central Asia // Physica Medica, 108 (2023), 1-9 doi:10.1016/j.ejmp.2023.102565 (međunarodna recenzija, članak, znanstveni)
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Naslov
Establishment and utilization of diagnostic reference levels in medical imaging: Results from a survey and consultation under the IAEA technical cooperation programme in Europe and Central Asia
Autori
Faj, Dario ; Edyvean, Sue ; Lajunen, Atte ; Katukhov, Alexey ; Vassileva, Jenia
Izvornik
Physica Medica (1120-1797) 108
(2023);
1-9
Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni
Ključne riječi
Radiation protection Diagnostic reference levels Medical imaging Optimisation
Sažetak
The paper presents the results of the activities under the IAEA Technical Cooperation programme in Europe and Central Asia, aiming to improve utilization of diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) in the region through identifying status, problems, and gaps in establishing and utilization of the DRLs, and suggesting potential solutions. Status was identified through a survey with two electronic questionnaires answered by the regulatory bodies for radiation protection of 26 IAEA Member States and 34 representatives of relevant professional bodies of medical physics, radiology, nuclear medicine or radiographers. Problems, good practices and potential solutions were identified as a result of the discussion during a regional workshop with 50 nominated representatives of 21 countries. Results were disseminated through open webinars. Existing gaps are related to the lack of adequate regulations in some countries, inadequate awareness of radiological professionals of DRLs as a tool for optimization, insufficient cooperation among relevant stakeholders, education, and staffing. Strengthening of the cooperation between regulatory and professional bodies could benefit the awareness and consequently the utilization of DRLs in clinical practice. The need of improved education and training of the DRL process was highlighted. Improved inspection procedures and education of inspectors would also support the process. Access to clinically qualified medical physicists was found to be critical for the DRL utilization. Suggestions were placed for continuous IAEA assistance through training, guidance and expert support.
Izvorni jezik
Engleski
Znanstvena područja
Fizika, Kliničke medicinske znanosti
POVEZANOST RADA
Projekti:
IAEA-RER9157 - Strengthening Implementation of the Justified and Optimized Use of Ionizing Radiation in Medicine (RER9157) (Faj, Dario, IAEA ) ( CroRIS)
Ustanove:
Medicinski fakultet, Osijek,
Fakultet za dentalnu medicinu i zdravstvo, Osijek
Profili:
Dario Faj
(autor)
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Časopis indeksira:
- Current Contents Connect (CCC)
- Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC)
- Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXP)
- SCI-EXP, SSCI i/ili A&HCI
- Scopus
- MEDLINE