Relationship between Knowledge and Performance of Radiation Protection among Nurses Who Work in Operating Room

Abstract

This study investigated the correlation between knowledge and per- formance of radiation protection among operating room nurses. The research design was a descriptive survey. Data were collected by using a Kang's ques- tionnaire from August 24 to September 7, 2015. The participants were 184 op- erating room nurses. There were no significant differences in knowledge of ra- diation protection according to general and occupational characteristics. How- ever, there were significant differences in performance of radiation protection according to gender, age, education, clinical experience, exposure duration (more than 10 years), and special health screening. Knowledge and perfor- mance of radiation protection had a significant positive correlation (r=.23, p<.01). This study concluded that educational programs are needed to improve performance of radiation protection among operating room nurses.