Radiological Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Front Public Health. 2024 Aug 5;12:1439131. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1439131. eCollection 2024.
This study was conducted to assess the levels of knowledge about MRI scans and safety measures among patients in Saudi Arabia.
This cross-sectional study was conducted at nine Saudi Arabian hospitals and utilized a questionnaire comprising 22 items that evaluated patients' knowledge regarding MRI scans and safety measures, divided into four sections. The questions encompassed patients' sociodemographic data (A), knowledge about MRI (B), safety measures (C), and communication (D). Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the participant demographics and responses.
Out of 446 MRI patients, 60.5% correctly identified that MRI does not involve ionizing radiation, and 78% recognized MRI as a diagnostic tool. Further, 94.2% knew that metal objects are not allowed in MRI rooms. However, 80.3% incorrectly believed that pregnant patients cannot undergo MRI at any time, 57% thought the MRI scanner is turned off when not in use, and 72.6% did not recognize any MRI-compatible devices. About 62% were unaware of the need for kidney function tests with contrast agents, and 43% reported anxiety during MRI scans. Overall, 57% of the patients had limited knowledge of MRI safety, with 39.5% considering their understanding adequate. Educational attainment and employment status were significantly associated with improved MRI knowledge. Most participants sought information from healthcare professionals.
This study highlights the need to educate patients about MRI procedures and safety protocols. Significant gaps remain in patients' knowledge, especially regarding safety measures. Higher levels of educational attainment and employment status were linked to greater levels of MRI knowledge, suggesting the importance of targeted educational interventions. Healthcare professionals were the patients' main information sources; nevertheless, comprehensive and accessible information is necessary. Improved communication and training for healthcare providers can enhance patient understanding and experiences during MRI scans.
本研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯患者对 MRI 扫描及安全措施的认知水平。
本横断面研究在沙特阿拉伯的 9 家医院进行，采用了一份包含 22 个项目的问卷，评估了患者对 MRI 扫描及安全措施的认知，分为 4 个部分。问题涵盖了患者的社会人口统计学数据（A）、对 MRI 的了解（B）、安全措施（C）和沟通（D）。采用描述性统计方法对参与者的人口统计学特征和反应进行了描述。
在 446 名 MRI 患者中，60.5%的患者正确地识别出 MRI 不涉及电离辐射，78%的患者将 MRI 识别为诊断工具。此外，94.2%的患者知道金属物品不允许进入 MRI 室。然而，80.3%的患者错误地认为孕妇在任何时候都不能进行 MRI，57%的患者认为 MRI 扫描仪在不使用时会关闭，72.6%的患者不知道任何 MRI 兼容设备。约 62%的患者不知道需要进行肾功能检查和对比剂检查，43%的患者在 MRI 扫描期间感到焦虑。总的来说，57%的患者对 MRI 安全的了解有限，其中 39.5%认为自己的理解足够。教育程度和就业状况与 MRI 知识的提高显著相关。大多数参与者从医疗保健专业人员那里获取信息。
本研究强调了需要对患者进行 MRI 程序和安全协议的教育。患者的知识存在明显的差距，特别是在安全措施方面。较高的教育程度和就业状况与较高的 MRI 知识水平相关，这表明有针对性的教育干预的重要性。医疗保健专业人员是患者的主要信息来源；然而，需要提供全面和易于获取的信息。改善医疗保健提供者的沟通和培训可以提高患者在 MRI 扫描期间的理解和体验。
