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Manuscritos como Assunto , Publicações Periódicas como Assunto , Editoração , Radiologia , Redação , AlgoritmosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated which factors predict the likelihood of densitometry technologists counseling their patients about osteoporosis prevention. METHOD: Predictors of osteoporosis prevention patient education by bone densitometry technologists were analyzed in a sample of 417 radiologic technologists with ARRT advanced certification in bone densitometry and 158 densitometry technologists, none of whom were ARRT certified in bone densitometry. RESULTS: The regression model accounted for 41% of the variation in reports of bone health counseling. Densitometry technologists with high internal motivation and low personal barriers reported educating their patients about osteoporosis prevention. CONCLUSION: Recommendations for increasing bone health promotion include increasing personal interest through sensitivity training, expanding delivery by promoting models for clinical implementation and creating educational opportunities to strengthen counseling skills.
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Aconselhamento , Osteoporose/prevenção & controle , Educação de Pacientes como Assunto , Relações Profissional-Paciente , Absorciometria de Fóton , Adulto , Arkansas , Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Certificação , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Motivação , Análise de Regressão , Medição de Risco , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
Patients perceptions of risk for harm influence their decisions concerning medical procedures and feelings of satisfaction with medical care choices. Radiologic technologists, dental hygienists, and other allied health professionals frequently are asked by patients to explain the radiation exposure dose and health risk associated with an imaging procedure. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiation risk perceptions within the community to develop an effective patient education strategy for health professionals based on the responses of 200 participants in a cross-sectional survey. Less than half of the adults responding to the survey agreed with experts regarding the risk of radiation exposure from various sources, and 75% to 90% of the responders thought that imaging providers should be highly educated and highly regulated. With efficacious patient education, appropriate risk comparisons can be made in simple terminology by addressing the public's knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes toward sources of radiation exposure.
