치과 구내촬영 장비 현황과 방사선 안전 관리 실태 연구

• Published in: Han'guk Ch'iwisaeng Hakhoe chi Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 205 - 214
• Main Authors: 강은주, Eun Ju Kang, 형주희, Ju Hee Hyeong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국치위생학회 30.04.2016
• Subjects: dental hygienist; intra oral imaging device; radiographic exposure; radiographic safety management; 구내 방사선 기구; 방사선 노출; 방사선 안전 관리; 치과위생사; 치의학
• ISSN: 2287-1705; 2288-2294

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the current status and radiographic safety management in Korea. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 200 dental hygienists in Jeonbuk province from September 1, 2014 and October 31, 2014. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics of the subjects, radiation knowledge, radiation safety management, and radiation exposure anxiety. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 program. Results: Duration of clinical experience(r=0.142) and number of daily radiation shot(r=0.145) showed a positive correlation to radiation safety management, and a nrgative correlation to use of intraoral films and digital devices(r=-0.587). A logistic regression analysis was performed in order to evaluate the influence on radiography knowledge. The results showed that the factors had significant influences on the age group over 41 years old(OR 7.25; 95% CI 1.30-40.43) and those who took a position above team leader(OR 0.23; 95% CI 0.59-0.90). Conclusions: It is very important to have the safety management toward dental intraoral imaging and radiograpgic shot in the dental hygienists. Continuous efforts should be emphasized on radiographic safety management and behavior.