In plain language
In a national survey of 716 interventional cardiologists in India, self-reported radiation safety practice was generally suboptimal. Those who had attended post-licensure radiation safety training, and those with over 10 years' experience, reported better practices.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Original research, Cross-sectional survey
- Who was studied
- Interventional cardiologists
- Size
- n = 716 interventional cardiologists
- Where
- India
- Topics
- Training and educationSafety culture and compliancePersonal protective equipmentDose reduction techniquesDosimetry and monitoringWorkforce and careers
- Summary based on
- the abstract
What it found
Radiation safety practice was suboptimal overall; few respondents scored 75 or higher.
Key figures: mean RSS 56.5 ± 21.7; 16.3% scored ≥ 75
Post-licensure radiation safety training independently predicted a higher safety score.
Key figures: β = 0.216, p = 0.005; 24.1% higher adjusted score
Trained participants scored higher in all five radiation safety domains.
Key figures: p < 0.001 for all comparisons
More than 10 years of cath lab experience independently predicted a higher score.
Key figures: β = 0.267, p < 0.001
Two-thirds of respondents had attended at least one post-licensure radiation safety training program.
Key figures: 66%
Limits to keep in mind
Cross-sectional, self-reported survey in one country with a non-validated composite score; training is associated with better reported practice but causation and actual dose reduction were not shown. Preprint not yet peer reviewed, abstract only.
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How this summary was made
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Prepared November 3, 2026.