Empirical research on comprehensive evaluation system for evaluating the level of radiation safety culture in medical institutions

Abstract

Objective To establish a safety culture evaluation model to conduct empirical research with regard to the assessment of both the radiation safety culture and management at different levels of health institutions. Methods Delphi method is used to develop a model to define the effectiveness and operational practice of safety culture system in hospitals. Results The research had achieved good reliability assessment, with Cronbach coefficient α of all indicators higher than 0.60. There were 16 hospitals with scores less than 75 (61.54%), at the primary stage of radiation safety culture, and 9 hospitals among 75-95 (34.62%), at the middle stage, only 1 hospital with score of 95.48 (3.85%), at the high grade stage. Conclusions At present, the level of radiation safety culture in medical institutions is lower as a whole. The evaluation model established in the present research is practicable to some extent and can provide reference for strengthening radiation safety management. Key words: Health institutions; Radiation safety culture; Comprehensive evaluation; Empirical research