Abuzaid Mohamed M, Almuqbil Nora
Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.
Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Insights Imaging. 2025 Feb 17;16(1):39. doi: 10.1186/s13244-025-01917-7.
This study assesses radiologists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding healthcare sustainability. With radiology's substantial environmental impact, sustainable practices are crucial to reduce energy use, waste, and resource depletion. The study evaluates radiologists' awareness, engagement, and perceived barriers to sustainable practices in the UAE, identifying areas for improvement and intervention.
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among UAE radiologists in hospitals, clinics, and medical centers from August to October 2024. Developed and piloted by the research team, the survey addressed demographic details, sustainability knowledge, attitudes, current practices, and implementation barriers. Convenience sampling yielded 111 responses, analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to identify trends and associations.
The findings indicate moderate knowledge levels, with 31.8% of radiologists agreeing to understand sustainability concepts. While 36.4% strongly agreed on its importance, only 20% felt it was prioritized at their workplace. Key barriers included lack of training (40.5% agreed, 29.7% strongly agreed) and insufficient financial support (37.8% agreed, 25.2% strongly agreed). Digital documentation and waste-reduction practices were observed but varied in consistency.
Radiologists display a positive attitude toward sustainability but face significant implementation barriers, primarily in institutional support and resources. Addressing training gaps and increasing leadership commitment are essential to advancing sustainable practices. Future initiatives should emphasize policy support, education, and resource allocation to foster a sustainable radiology sector.
This article critically examines radiologists' knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to sustainable practices, highlighting the need for institutional support and targeted training to advance environmental responsibility and sustainable practices within clinical radiology.
Radiologists support sustainability but lack knowledge of specific practices. Key challenges include limited training, support, and funding. Commitment, training, and resources are essential for sustainable radiology.
本研究评估放射科医生关于医疗保健可持续性的知识、态度和实践。鉴于放射学对环境有重大影响，可持续实践对于减少能源使用、废物和资源消耗至关重要。该研究评估了阿联酋放射科医生对可持续实践的认识、参与度以及感知到的障碍，以确定改进和干预的领域。
2024年8月至10月，在阿联酋医院、诊所和医疗中心的放射科医生中进行了一项横断面调查。该调查由研究团队制定并进行了预试验，涉及人口统计学细节、可持续性知识、态度、当前实践以及实施障碍。通过便利抽样获得了111份回复，使用描述性和推断性统计进行分析以确定趋势和关联。
研究结果表明知识水平中等，31.8%的放射科医生表示理解可持续性概念。虽然36.4%的人强烈认同其重要性，但只有20%的人认为其在工作场所得到优先考虑。主要障碍包括缺乏培训（40.5%的人认同，29.7%的人强烈认同）和资金支持不足（37.8%的人认同，25.2%的人强烈认同）。观察到了数字文档和减少废物的实践，但一致性各不相同。
放射科医生对可持续性表现出积极态度，但在实施方面面临重大障碍，主要是在机构支持和资源方面。解决培训差距并增强领导层的承诺对于推进可持续实践至关重要。未来的举措应强调政策支持、教育和资源分配，以促进可持续的放射学领域。
本文批判性地审视了放射科医生关于可持续实践的知识、态度和障碍，强调需要机构支持和有针对性的培训，以在临床放射学中推进环境责任和可持续实践。
放射科医生支持可持续性，但缺乏具体实践的知识。主要挑战包括培训、支持和资金有限。承诺、培训和资源对于可持续放射学至关重要。
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