In plain language
In a survey of 203 radiology staff in Jordan, including radiologists, physicists, technologists and nurses, average radiation safety knowledge was 46%. Most reported wearing dosimeters, but only 58% reported consistently using gloves, eyewear and thyroid collars.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Original research, Cross-sectional survey
- Who was studied
- Other physicians, Medical physicists and radiation safety officers, Radiologic technologists, Nurses
- Size
- n = 203 healthcare professionals
- Where
- Jordan
- Topics
- Training and educationSafety culture and compliancePersonal protective equipmentDosimetry and monitoring
- Summary based on
- the abstract
What it found
Average radiation safety knowledge was low, with gaps in dose limits and tissue sensitivity.
Key figures: 46%
Most participants reported using personal dosimeters, but consistent use of lead gloves, goggles and thyroid collars was much lower.
Key figures: 87.19% dosimeter use; 58.13% consistent use of lead gloves, goggles and thyroid collars
Attitudes toward radiation safety were generally positive.
Key figures: 55.7% to 86.2%
The authors recommend specialized training programs to improve compliance.
Limits to keep in mind
Self-reported questionnaire data from a single country with a modest sample. The abstract does not separate fluoroscopy or interventional staff from general radiology workers.
Related research summaries
- Occupational Radiological Protection in Interventional Procedures, ICRP PUBLICATION 139 (2018, Guideline or consensus statement)
- AAPM Report 58 - Managing the Use of Fluoroscopy in Medical Institutions (1998, Guideline or consensus statement)
- Radiation safety compliance awareness among healthcare workers exposed to ionizing radiation (2024, Cross-sectional survey)
- Occupational Protection in Interventional Radiology. A Joint Guideline of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe and the Society of Interventional Radiology (2026, Guideline or consensus statement)
- Literacy in the Scope of Radiation Protection for Healthcare Professionals Exposed to Ionizing Radiation: A Systematic Review (2024, Systematic review)
How this summary was made
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Prepared November 3, 2026.