Journal of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회지)

The Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회)
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Study of Radiation Safety Management of Veterinary Hospital in Korea

동물병원 방사선 안전관리체계에 대한 연구

  • Chae, Soo-young (Department of Veterinary Medical Imaging, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Choi, Ho-jung (Department of Veterinary Medical Imaging, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Lee, Young-won (Department of Veterinary Medical Imaging, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University)
  • 채수영 (충남대학교 수의과대학 수의학과) ;
  • 최호정 (충남대학교 수의과대학 수의학과) ;
  • 이영원 (충남대학교 수의과대학 수의학과)
  • Received : 2019.07.16
  • Accepted : 2019.08.06
  • Published : 2020.02.28
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Abstract

This study investigated the effectiveness of radiation safety rules in animal hospital and the awareness and behavior of veterinary radiation workers. With the questionnaires, the data was collected from randomly selected veterinarians in animal hospitals and animal medical imaging centers. Collected data were about radiation device, shielding device, regulations, safety management, education, knowledge, behavior and awareness. Frequency, correlation and multiple regression analysis were performed. The medical devices related with radiation in animal hospital were X-ray (59%), CT (15%), fluoroscopy (12%), mobile X-ray (12%) and others (2%). The number of people using radiation shielding device is high. The answers were low on knowing radiation related regulation and receiving radiation protection education. The group with higher knowledge and awareness shows positive correlation with safety behavior. The increase of use of the radiation related medical devices in veterinary hospital causes the increase of radiation exposure risk. This study suggests that radiation safety management system and policies need to be developed to protect radiation workers and give them correct information and consciousness.

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