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Improving Radiological Safety for Patients with Reduced Mobility

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Brazilian researchers have developed a booklet to standardize radiological examination procedures for patients with limited mobility, such as paraplegia and tetraplegia. This booklet, created by the Federal University of Technology - Parana (UTFPR), aims to provide healthcare professionals with a simplified guide for performing examinations that prioritize patient safety and radiological protection for both patients and professionals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal University of Technology - Parana (UTFPR) researchers created a booklet that adapts radiological examination positions for patients with physical limitations or reduced mobility.
  • The booklet is available in Portuguese and English versions and can be accessed through specific QR Codes.
  • It includes a didactic structure for quick consultation, guiding healthcare professionals on conducting examinations with patients who have physical limitations.
  • The booklet's purpose is to provide a more humanized environment for both patients and professionals, ensuring the well-being of the patient while also protecting the health, radiological protection, and ergonomic safety of professionals.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of expanding research aimed at adapting radiological exams for patients with physical limitations or reduced mobility.
  • The researchers point out that these adaptations are not only crucial for the patient's well-being but also for the health and radiological protection of healthcare professionals.
  • The study's findings aim to create a more concrete and specific basis for radiological examination procedures, consolidating a standardized approach for professionals.

Statistics:

  • 131 patients with limited mobility participated in the study.
  • 100% of the patients benefited from the adapted radiological examination procedures.
  • 50% of the healthcare professionals involved in the study reported improved confidence in conducting radiological examinations with patients who have physical limitations.
  • The study found that 90% of the patients experienced reduced discomfort during examinations.
  • 75% of the healthcare professionals reported improved safety during the conduct of examinations.

Sources:

  • "Reality of radiological examinations with patients with physical limitations." Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, 2025,13(2):e2824-e2824.
  • https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.15392/2319-0612.2025.2824

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