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Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing 2024;17(3):1-13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34250/jkccn.2024.17.3.1    Published online October 28, 2024.

중환자실 간호사의 방사선 방어 행위 영향 요인
김서정1  , 김윤희2 
1부산대학교병원 간호사
2국립부경대학교 간호학과 교수
Factors Influencing Radiation Protection Behavior of Nurses in Intensive Care Units
Seo Jeong Kim1  , Yun Hee Kim2 
1Registered Nurse, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, South Korea
2Professor, Department of Nursing, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea
Correspondence:  Yun Hee Kim, Tel: 051-629-5783, Fax: 051-629-5789, 
Email: soohappy@pknu.ac.kr
Received: 8 June 2024   • Revised: 9 September 2024   • Accepted: 2 October 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the behavior of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses regarding radiation protection, and to provide basic data to improve radiation protection educational programs.
Methods
This descriptive research study included 143 nurses working in ICUs. Data were collected through a self-reported structured questionnaire and analyzed using t-test, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis.
Results
Radiation protection environment (β=.35, p=.001), radiation protection self-efficacy (β=.25, p =.002), type of hospital (β=-.25, p=.002) and experience in ICU (β=-.18, p= .022) affected the radiation protection behavior of ICU nurses. The total explanatory power of model was 60.0% (R2=.64, Adj. R2=.60, F=17.71, p<.001).
Conclusion
In order to enhance the standards of radiation protection behavior among intensive care unit nurses and improve radiation protection self-efficacy, educational and training programs should be developed. Additionally, administrative support should be considered to create environments with better radiation protection at the organizational level.
Key Words: Radiation protection, Behavior, Self-efficacy, Environment, Intensive care units


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