Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding CT Scan Procedures a Study at Tal Afar General Hospital and Health Centers
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https://doi.org/10.51699/7dkd3z94Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) is a fundamental imaging sensory system utilized to investigate a broad range of medical circumstances. Nurses play an important function to the preparation and education of patients for CT scans, to ensure safety protocols to effect communication with potential radiologists and relative healthcare providers. Although there are scarce studies to uncover the nurse’s knowledge with regards to CT scan processes, particularly in the areas with limited resources, this study seeks to assess the level of knowledge as well as level of awareness among nurses in the region of Tal Afar General Hospital and other health facilities and other similar health clinics with regards to CT scan procedures.
A numerical cross-sectional analysis was conducted with the use of a structured questionnaire distributed to 150 assigned health workers, especially the nurses. The data was analyzed through SPSS version 25, which focuses on the descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests, as well as Pearson correlation. The study indicated that the nurses contained a modest to maximum stage of knowledge in areas with that has link with patients’ preparation, in radiation safety, and the CT scan process steps. And it was indicated that there were no numerically significant variations in knowledge between female and male subjects. The potent agreement was recorded in question Q1 (94.7%), while the least arrangement was found in Q14 (47.3%).
While broad knowledge of CT scan processes among the nurses was sufficient, which targets training is recommended to deal with specific chasm. Enhancing knowledge in radiation protection and patient alignment can improve investigation precision and patient safety.
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