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Spence M. Taylor - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Radiation Safety education in vascular surgery training.
    Journal of vascular surgery, 2013
    Co-Authors: Stefano J. Bordoli, Christopher G. Carsten, David L. Cull, Brent L. Johnson, Spence M. Taylor
    Abstract:

    Objective Endovascular volume during vascular surgery training has increased profoundly over recent decades, providing heavy exposure to ionizing Radiation. The study purpose was to examine the Radiation Safety training and practices of current vascular surgery trainees. Methods An anonymous survey was distributed to all current U.S. trainees. Responses were compared according to the presence of formal Radiation Safety training and also the trainees' perception of their attendings' adherence to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) strategies. Results The response rate was 14%. Forty-five percent had no formal Radiation Safety training, 74% were unaware of the Radiation Safety policy for pregnant females, 48% did not know their Radiation Safety officer's contact information, and 43% were unaware of the yearly acceptable levels of Radiation exposure. Trained residents knew more basic Radiation Safety information, and more likely wore their dosimeter badges ( P P P Conclusions The lack of formal Radiation Safety training in respondents may reflect an inadequate state of Radiation Safety education and practices among U.S. vascular surgery residents.

Stefano J. Bordoli - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Radiation Safety education in vascular surgery training.
    Journal of vascular surgery, 2013
    Co-Authors: Stefano J. Bordoli, Christopher G. Carsten, David L. Cull, Brent L. Johnson, Spence M. Taylor
    Abstract:

    Objective Endovascular volume during vascular surgery training has increased profoundly over recent decades, providing heavy exposure to ionizing Radiation. The study purpose was to examine the Radiation Safety training and practices of current vascular surgery trainees. Methods An anonymous survey was distributed to all current U.S. trainees. Responses were compared according to the presence of formal Radiation Safety training and also the trainees' perception of their attendings' adherence to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) strategies. Results The response rate was 14%. Forty-five percent had no formal Radiation Safety training, 74% were unaware of the Radiation Safety policy for pregnant females, 48% did not know their Radiation Safety officer's contact information, and 43% were unaware of the yearly acceptable levels of Radiation exposure. Trained residents knew more basic Radiation Safety information, and more likely wore their dosimeter badges ( P P P Conclusions The lack of formal Radiation Safety training in respondents may reflect an inadequate state of Radiation Safety education and practices among U.S. vascular surgery residents.

Jinhee Choi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Investigation of Radiation Safety Pictogram Recognition in Daily Life.
    International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021
    Co-Authors: Kyoungho Choi, Jinhee Choi
    Abstract:

    After the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident of 2011, interest regarding Radiation Safety in everyday life has increased considerably. This study investigates the general public’s current level of awareness of six warning pictograms in regard to medical and natural Radiation Safety utilized under ISO 7010, as per Korea industrial regulations. Namely, it tests whether survey respondents can recognize pictograms related to Radiation Safety according to their purpose, as their inability to do so poses a serious Safety problem. The empirical analysis results regarding the awareness levels for Radiation Safety pictograms are as follows. First, 63.3% of the respondents were unable to correctly identify the pictograms; that is, their level of understandings of the six pictograms related to everyday Radiation were low. Second, the mean score for the correct responses to the question of what the six pictograms indicated in relation to everyday Radiation Safety was also relatively low, with a mean score of 2.79 and a standard deviation of 1.447. The primary reasons for the low awareness and understanding levels were identified to be insufficient education related to Radiation Safety in schools. Additionally, it is necessary to revise and rectify current warning pictograms established by the Korea Industrial Standards and ISO 7010. This study is thus significant in that it identifies the level of understanding of the pictograms and suggests the need for improvement as a diversified effort toward improving everyday Radiation Safety.

  • Investigation on Recognition of Radiation Safety Pictogram in the Life
    2020
    Co-Authors: Jinhee Choi, Kyoungho Choi
    Abstract:

    Since the accident of Fukushima Nuclear Power plant in 2011, people have been more interested in Radiation Safety in life. This study investigated the level of exact recognition of 6 warning pictograms enacted and utilized as per Korea Industrial Regulation in relation to medical & natural Radiation Safety at this time. Unless people recognize pictogram prepared for Radiation Safety correctly in accordance with its purpose, Safety would be severely intimidated. The result of corroboratively analyzing recognition of Radiation Safety pictogram is as follows. First, some 63.3% of respondents negatively responded on understanding 6 pictograms related to Radiation in life, showing low level of understanding. Second, the average mark of correct response on the questions asking the meaning of 6 pictograms presented in relation to Radiation Safety in life was 2.79 point (standard deviation 1.447 point), which was relatively low. As seen above, the level of recognition & comprehension is low, because education related to life Radiation Safety in the school is insufficient and the present warning pictogram established by Korea Industrial Regulation needs to be revised & supplemented. This study is meaningful in that the method of using pictogram is presented as one of diverse efforts to improve life Radiation Safety.

Kyoungho Choi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Investigation of Radiation Safety Pictogram Recognition in Daily Life.
    International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021
    Co-Authors: Kyoungho Choi, Jinhee Choi
    Abstract:

    After the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident of 2011, interest regarding Radiation Safety in everyday life has increased considerably. This study investigates the general public’s current level of awareness of six warning pictograms in regard to medical and natural Radiation Safety utilized under ISO 7010, as per Korea industrial regulations. Namely, it tests whether survey respondents can recognize pictograms related to Radiation Safety according to their purpose, as their inability to do so poses a serious Safety problem. The empirical analysis results regarding the awareness levels for Radiation Safety pictograms are as follows. First, 63.3% of the respondents were unable to correctly identify the pictograms; that is, their level of understandings of the six pictograms related to everyday Radiation were low. Second, the mean score for the correct responses to the question of what the six pictograms indicated in relation to everyday Radiation Safety was also relatively low, with a mean score of 2.79 and a standard deviation of 1.447. The primary reasons for the low awareness and understanding levels were identified to be insufficient education related to Radiation Safety in schools. Additionally, it is necessary to revise and rectify current warning pictograms established by the Korea Industrial Standards and ISO 7010. This study is thus significant in that it identifies the level of understanding of the pictograms and suggests the need for improvement as a diversified effort toward improving everyday Radiation Safety.

  • Investigation on Recognition of Radiation Safety Pictogram in the Life
    2020
    Co-Authors: Jinhee Choi, Kyoungho Choi
    Abstract:

    Since the accident of Fukushima Nuclear Power plant in 2011, people have been more interested in Radiation Safety in life. This study investigated the level of exact recognition of 6 warning pictograms enacted and utilized as per Korea Industrial Regulation in relation to medical & natural Radiation Safety at this time. Unless people recognize pictogram prepared for Radiation Safety correctly in accordance with its purpose, Safety would be severely intimidated. The result of corroboratively analyzing recognition of Radiation Safety pictogram is as follows. First, some 63.3% of respondents negatively responded on understanding 6 pictograms related to Radiation in life, showing low level of understanding. Second, the average mark of correct response on the questions asking the meaning of 6 pictograms presented in relation to Radiation Safety in life was 2.79 point (standard deviation 1.447 point), which was relatively low. As seen above, the level of recognition & comprehension is low, because education related to life Radiation Safety in the school is insufficient and the present warning pictogram established by Korea Industrial Regulation needs to be revised & supplemented. This study is meaningful in that the method of using pictogram is presented as one of diverse efforts to improve life Radiation Safety.

Christopher G. Carsten - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Radiation Safety education in vascular surgery training.
    Journal of vascular surgery, 2013
    Co-Authors: Stefano J. Bordoli, Christopher G. Carsten, David L. Cull, Brent L. Johnson, Spence M. Taylor
    Abstract:

    Objective Endovascular volume during vascular surgery training has increased profoundly over recent decades, providing heavy exposure to ionizing Radiation. The study purpose was to examine the Radiation Safety training and practices of current vascular surgery trainees. Methods An anonymous survey was distributed to all current U.S. trainees. Responses were compared according to the presence of formal Radiation Safety training and also the trainees' perception of their attendings' adherence to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) strategies. Results The response rate was 14%. Forty-five percent had no formal Radiation Safety training, 74% were unaware of the Radiation Safety policy for pregnant females, 48% did not know their Radiation Safety officer's contact information, and 43% were unaware of the yearly acceptable levels of Radiation exposure. Trained residents knew more basic Radiation Safety information, and more likely wore their dosimeter badges ( P P P Conclusions The lack of formal Radiation Safety training in respondents may reflect an inadequate state of Radiation Safety education and practices among U.S. vascular surgery residents.