Alshamrani Khalid M, Alzahrani Dana A, Alghamdi Yara S, Aljohani Lama M, Al Nufaiei Ziyad F
College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Risk Manag Healthc Policy. 2024 Oct 30;17:2609-2622. doi: 10.2147/RMHP.S492974. eCollection 2024.
Occupational hazards among healthcare workers (HCWs) present serious risks, from infectious diseases to physical and chemical dangers, along with psychological stress, all of which threaten their health and safety. This study aims to identify the unique challenges and hazards encountered by radiology technologists in in Saudi Arabia by assessing the key factors contributing to these risks.
A descriptive questionnaire study was conducted in January-February 2023, targeting 75 radiology technologists at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Jeddah, with participants recruited via non-probability convenience sampling and invited to complete a widely recognized questionnaire previously used among radiographers. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and the Kruskal-Wallis -test was conducted to examine the relationships between demographic factors and different aspects of occupational hazards.
Of the 75 technologists contacted, 63 responded, resulting in an 84% participation rate. Workload, work shifts, and patient-related factors are major contributors to occupational hazards, surpassing technologist-specific and organizational elements. Additionally, 68.3% cited rigid leadership and unequal treatment as aggravating factors, while insufficient staffing, inadequate protective devices, and patient interaction were also significant concerns. Over 60% identified bending, lifting heavy patients, prolonged radiation exposure, and frequent walking as major hazard sources.
Key occupational hazards factors facing radiology technologists include high workloads, work shifts, and patient-related issues, with 68.3% citing rigid leadership and unequal treatment as exacerbating risks. Insufficient staffing and protective devices, along with demanding work conditions, further heighten these hazards. This study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions in staffing, resources, and culture to improve radiology technologists' safety.
医护人员面临的职业危害存在严重风险，从传染病到物理和化学危险，再加上心理压力，所有这些都威胁着他们的健康和安全。本研究旨在通过评估导致这些风险的关键因素，确定沙特阿拉伯放射技师所面临的独特挑战和危害。
2023年1月至2月进行了一项描述性问卷调查研究，目标是吉达阿卜杜勒阿齐兹国王医疗城（KAMC）的75名放射技师，通过非概率便利抽样招募参与者，并邀请他们完成一份放射技师中广泛使用的公认问卷。计算描述性统计数据，并进行Kruskal-Wallis检验，以检查人口统计学因素与职业危害不同方面之间的关系。
在联系的75名技师中，63人做出了回应，参与率为84%。工作量、工作班次和与患者相关的因素是职业危害的主要促成因素，超过了技师个人和组织因素。此外，68.3%的人认为僵化的领导和不公平待遇是加重因素，而人员不足、防护设备不足和与患者的互动也是重大问题。超过60%的人将弯腰、搬运重症患者、长时间辐射暴露和频繁行走确定为主要危害源。
放射技师面临的主要职业危害因素包括高工作量、工作班次和与患者相关的问题，68.3%的人认为僵化的领导和不公平待遇会加剧风险。人员和防护设备不足，以及苛刻的工作条件，进一步加剧了这些危害。本研究强调需要在人员配备、资源和文化方面进行有针对性的干预，以提高放射技师的安全性。
