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Assessing Patient Awareness and Misconceptions Regarding MRI Radiation Risks in China: A Questionnaire Study.
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Chen Jiaojiao, Yang Siyuan, Li Jianying, Wu Jiahui, Xiao Mingzhao, Tong Li
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AIM: This study aimed to assess Chinese patients' perceptions regarding the safety of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and its contrast agents, with a particular focus on their understanding of radiation exposure. While misconceptions regarding the safety of MRI examinations are well documented among Western patient populations, relevant evidence from China remains limited.
DESIGN: A descriptive cross-sectional study.
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was administered to 272 patients at a tertiary hospital in China. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire derived from MRI safety literature. The questionnaire comprised four sections: demographic information (Part A), MRI radiation safety perceptions (Part B), contrast agent safety knowledge (Part C), and preferred information sources (Part D).
RESULTS: 272 patients completed the questionnaire, with common misconceptions regarding MRI-related safety knowledge observed in this study. 60.7% patients erroneously believed MRI utilizes ionizing radiation, and only 15.4% correctly recognized the non-radioactive nature of contrast agents. While gender showed no significant association with fundamental MRI safety knowledge (p > 0.05), female participants demonstrated significantly greater accuracy regarding contrast agent safety (p = 0.0048). Notably, healthcare providers constituted the preferred information source for 68.01% of respondents.
CONCLUSION: Chinese patients exhibit prevalent safety misconceptions concerning MRI radiation properties and contrast agent mechanisms, and they most expect to receive health education from medical professionals. Standardized, multi-level collaborative health education interventions may help rectify such knowledge gaps, which could potentially lead to better patient adherence and imaging efficiency.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses may consider implementing standardized health education programs to address patients' misunderstandings about MRI safety and contrast agent radiation risks.
PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution.
DESIGN: A descriptive cross-sectional study.
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was administered to 272 patients at a tertiary hospital in China. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire derived from MRI safety literature. The questionnaire comprised four sections: demographic information (Part A), MRI radiation safety perceptions (Part B), contrast agent safety knowledge (Part C), and preferred information sources (Part D).
RESULTS: 272 patients completed the questionnaire, with common misconceptions regarding MRI-related safety knowledge observed in this study. 60.7% patients erroneously believed MRI utilizes ionizing radiation, and only 15.4% correctly recognized the non-radioactive nature of contrast agents. While gender showed no significant association with fundamental MRI safety knowledge (p > 0.05), female participants demonstrated significantly greater accuracy regarding contrast agent safety (p = 0.0048). Notably, healthcare providers constituted the preferred information source for 68.01% of respondents.
CONCLUSION: Chinese patients exhibit prevalent safety misconceptions concerning MRI radiation properties and contrast agent mechanisms, and they most expect to receive health education from medical professionals. Standardized, multi-level collaborative health education interventions may help rectify such knowledge gaps, which could potentially lead to better patient adherence and imaging efficiency.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses may consider implementing standardized health education programs to address patients' misunderstandings about MRI safety and contrast agent radiation risks.
PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution.