Assessment of nurses' knowledge about magnetic resonance imaging in a university hospital in S ao P aulo

The aims of this descriptive study were to determine the academic profile of nurses in a university hospital, assess their level of knowledge about magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) and verify whether this knowledge was acquired during their undergraduate or graduate education. Ninety randomly sele...

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Published in:International journal of nursing practice 2012-12, Vol.18 (6), p.574-581
Main Authors: Lima, Marcos Souza, Shigueoka, David Carlos, Salvador, Maria Elisabete, da Silva Canteras, Lígia Mara, Carmagnani, Maria Isabel Sampaio, Ajzen, Sérgio Aron
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Language:English
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Summary:The aims of this descriptive study were to determine the academic profile of nurses in a university hospital, assess their level of knowledge about magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) and verify whether this knowledge was acquired during their undergraduate or graduate education. Ninety randomly selected nurses working in inpatient wards and outpatient units of a university hospital participated in the study. Data were collected through a questionnaire completed by the participants between A ugust and O ctober 2009. Most nurses were females who have received specialized education. The participants had a limited knowledge about MRI , which was restricted to the procedures to prepare patients for MRI examination and MRI contraindications. Most of the nurses acquired information about MRI during the professional practice. The majority of nurses showed interest to know more about the MRI examination, especially regarding the exam environment, conditions and contraindications, in order to prevent accidents.
ISSN:1322-7114
1440-172X
DOI:10.1111/ijn.12011