Radiation ExposureNCT04703933
Knowledge and Attitude of the Operating Room Nurses About Radiation Exposure
An observational study of Radiation Exposure and Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, run by Acelya Turkmen.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge and attitude of the operating room nurses about radiation exposure.This descriptive study was conducted with 100 nurses working in the operating room of two university hospitals in Istanbul. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Radiation Exposure, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- What is being tested?
- EVALUATION OF THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF THE OPERATING ROOM NURSES
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2016to 1 Mar 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The research was carried out in two university hospitals in Istanbul. The sample of the study consisted of 100 volunteer operating room nurses.
Who may be able to join
- Between the ages of 18-65 years
- Working in the operating room
- Using the scopy
- Working in the operating room for at least 1 month
Who cannot join
- Working in a unit other than the operating room
- Working in the operating room for less than a month
- Not using scopy
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of the Level of Knowledge and Attitude of the Operating Room Nurses About Radiation Exposure- A Descriptive Study
This study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge and attitude of the operating room nurses about radiation exposure.This descriptive study was conducted with 100 nurses working in the operating room of two university hospitals in Istanbul. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS 23 (Statistical Package for Social Sciences for Windows, Version 23.00, Armork NY).
Read the detailed description
Operating rooms are dynamic places where advanced technology is used, and teamwork is best exhibited. Operating room personnel face many biological, physical, and infectious risk factors. One of these risk factors is ionizing radiation. Radiation in the operating room may be spread from non-ionizing devices such as portable X-ray devices and lasers, as well as by radiological methods such as X-ray and fluoroscopy, which have been widely used in recent years as it shortens the duration of surgery.
Radiation is used in many applications in operating rooms and long-term exposure to radiation may occur. Operation room personnel are affected by radiation in three different ways: direct, reflection, and leakage. Influence in the form of leakage is associated with the fluoroscope use and the reflection may occur by transfer from the patient's body or from the objects in the operating room.
Radiation can cause serious adverse effects on hematopoietic, immune, reproductive, circulatory, respiratory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, digestive, and urinary systems. The negative effects of radiation exposure are generally defined in two ways. The first is acutely occurring determinant effects, and the second is later occurring probabilistic effects. Determinant effects occur as a result of exposure of cells to radiation, in addition to being directly related to cell death. These effects may result in infertility, cataract, leukemia, skin burns, and death. Probabilistic effects are associated with the absorption of radiation accumulated in tissues and may occur even at the lowest dose. Genetic disorders and cancer formation are some of the consequences of probabilistic effects.
The use of protective equipment has a very important role in reducing radiation exposure. The use of masks ensures protection from respiratory hazards, the use of protective clothing ensures that the radioactive substance does not damage the skin and hair, and the use of personal dosimeters ensures the management of the duration of stay in an area with high radiation levels and the monitoring of accumulated doses. Accordingly, the radiation exposure of the operating room nurses is very high. Therefore, nurses should have sufficient information about radiation and protection from radiation. This study was carried out to evaluate the knowledge level and attitude of operating room nurses about radiation exposure.
- Conditions
- Radiation Exposure, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Being tested
- EVALUATION OF THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF THE OPERATING ROOM NURSES
- Keywords
- Radiation Protection, Operating Room Nursing, Knowledge, Attitude
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
EVALUATION OF THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF THE OPERATING ROOM NURSESOther
This descriptive study was conducted with 100 nurses working in the operating room of two university hospitals in Istanbul
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge of the Operating Room Nurses About Radiation Exposure
Evaluation of the level of knowledge was done "Data Collection Form" developed by the researcher. The questionnaire consisted of a total of 18 questions.
Measured: an average of 6 month
Attitude of the Operating Room Nurses About Radiation Exposure
Evaluation of the level of attitude was done "Data Collection Form" developed by the researcher. The questionnaire consisted of a total of 18 questions.
Measured: an average of 6 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jan 2021
- Study start1 Aug 2016
- Primary completion1 Feb 2017
- Study completion1 Mar 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Radiation ExposureStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Acelya Turkmen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Acelya Turkmen, Cukurova University
- Investigators
- Ayfer OZBAS, PhD, Prof., Study director, Istanbul University - CerrahpasaAcelya TURKMEN, PhD, Study chair, Cukurova UniversityGönül YILMAZ DUNDAR, PhD, Study chair, Bandırma 17 Eylul University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04703933
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2016-255651
- Other IDs
- 2016
- Status last verified
- Jan 2021
- First submitted
- 5 Jan 2021
- Last updated
- 11 Jan 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Jan 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the Level of Knowledge and Attitude of the Operating Room Nurses About Radiation Exposure- A Descriptive Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04703933
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2016-255651
- Conditions
- Radiation Exposure, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Keywords
- Radiation Protection, Operating Room Nursing, Knowledge, Attitude
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Acelya TurkmenUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Feb 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Jan 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge and attitude of the operating room nurses about radiation exposure.This descriptive study was conducted with 100 nurses working in the operating room of two university hospitals in Istanbul. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS 23 (Statistical Package for Social Sciences for Windows, Version 23.00, Armork NY).
Detailed description
Operating rooms are dynamic places where advanced technology is used, and teamwork is best exhibited. Operating room personnel face many biological, physical, and infectious risk factors. One of these risk factors is ionizing radiation. Radiation in the operating room may be spread from non-ionizing devices such as portable X-ray devices and lasers, as well as by radiological methods such as X-ray and fluoroscopy, which have been widely used in recent years as it shortens the duration of surgery.
Radiation is used in many applications in operating rooms and long-term exposure to radiation may occur. Operation room personnel are affected by radiation in three different ways: direct, reflection, and leakage. Influence in the form of leakage is associated with the fluoroscope use and the reflection may occur by transfer from the patient's body or from the objects in the operating room.
Radiation can cause serious adverse effects on hematopoietic, immune, reproductive, circulatory, respiratory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, digestive, and urinary systems. The negative effects of radiation exposure are generally defined in two ways. The first is acutely occurring determinant effects, and the second is later occurring probabilistic effects. Determinant effects occur as a result of exposure of cells to radiation, in addition to being directly related to cell death. These effects may result in infertility, cataract, leukemia, skin burns, and death. Probabilistic effects are associated with the absorption of radiation accumulated in tissues and may occur even at the lowest dose. Genetic disorders and cancer formation are some of the consequences of probabilistic effects.
The use of protective equipment has a very important role in reducing radiation exposure. The use of masks ensures protection from respiratory hazards, the use of protective clothing ensures that the radioactive substance does not damage the skin and hair, and the use of personal dosimeters ensures the management of the duration of stay in an area with high radiation levels and the monitoring of accumulated doses. Accordingly, the radiation exposure of the operating room nurses is very high. Therefore, nurses should have sufficient information about radiation and protection from radiation. This study was carried out to evaluate the knowledge level and attitude of operating room nurses about radiation exposure.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The research was carried out in two university hospitals in Istanbul. The sample of the study consisted of 100 volunteer operating room nurses.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Between the ages of 18-65 years
- Working in the operating room
- Using the scopy
- Working in the operating room for at least 1 month
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Working in a unit other than the operating room
- Working in the operating room for less than a month
- Not using scopy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| EVALUATION OF THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF THE OPERATING ROOM NURSESThis descriptive study was conducted with 100 nurses working in the operating room of two university hospitals in Istanbul | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Knowledge of the Operating Room Nurses About Radiation Exposure
Time frame: an average of 6 month
Evaluation of the level of knowledge was done "Data Collection Form" developed by the researcher. The questionnaire consisted of a total of 18 questions.
Attitude of the Operating Room Nurses About Radiation Exposure
Time frame: an average of 6 month
Evaluation of the level of attitude was done "Data Collection Form" developed by the researcher. The questionnaire consisted of a total of 18 questions.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Jan 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ayfer OZBAS, PhD, Prof. study director
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Acelya TURKMEN, PhD study chair
Cukurova University
Gönül YILMAZ DUNDAR, PhD study chair
Bandırma 17 Eylul University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Radiation Exposure and Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, run by Acelya Turkmen.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jan 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Knowledge of the Operating Room Nurses About Radiation Exposure (time frame: an average of 6 month). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Jan 2021.