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- Title
The Overview of Occupational Radiation Monitoring Management: Challenging Issues and Future Improvements.
- Authors
RIDZWAN, SITI FARIZWANA MOHD; ISAHAK, MARZUKI; SELVARAJAH, S. ELAVARASI; HAMID, HAMZAINI ABDUL
- Abstract
Personal dosimeters are the primary devices for occupational radiation monitoring program among radiology personnel. Previous studies reported the behaviour of the workers towards the radiation monitoring practices. However, there was no exploration from the management key person's views in charge of the program. Key-informant interviews were conducted to explore the management's perspectives of dosimetry administration, identify the challenges faced in implementing radiation monitoring program, and outline future strategies to strengthen the program in Malaysia. Semi-structured interview guide was utilised to obtain rich views of the six key informants. All recruited key informants have involved in the dosimetry program for more than ten years. According to the administration's basic elements introduced in 1917, a thematic analysis was carried out using Atlas.ti software. The workflow of the dosimeter administration is relatively uniform and standardised. However, the key informants faced some issues at the stage of commanding, coordinating and controlling involving the dosimeter vendor and the workers as the end-users. Mishaps were found for the monthly exchange of dosimeters and the device usage consistency. The assignment of a working unit supervisor helped in the distribution and returning of dosimeters. Strong coordination is needed between the dosimeter vendor and the institutions for the delivering and returning process. The key informants also need to strengthen their capability in controlling the program structures. It can be concluded that a paradigm shift between the vendor, management personnel of the institutions, and the end-users is required, and may serve as a significant parameter to enhance the radiation monitoring program.
- Subjects
MALAYSIA; OCCUPATIONAL radiation protection; DOSIMETERS; MEDICAL personnel; DISEASE management
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research, 2021, Vol 7, Issue 1, p70
- ISSN
1823-8521
- Publication type
Article