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Feb 25, 2025;25 (1): 306.

Knowledge and attitudes toward [F] fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography among non-radiologist medical staff.

Lei Zheng, Hang Yang, Tianxin Xie, Dingde Huang, Haiying Tian
Author Information
  1. Lei Zheng: Nuclear Medicine Department, The First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Gao Tan Yan Street, Chongqing, 400038, China.
  2. Hang Yang: Nuclear Medicine Department, The First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Gao Tan Yan Street, Chongqing, 400038, China.
  3. Tianxin Xie: Nuclear Medicine Department, The First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Gao Tan Yan Street, Chongqing, 400038, China.
  4. Dingde Huang: Nuclear Medicine Department, The First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Gao Tan Yan Street, Chongqing, 400038, China. huangdingde@126.com.
  5. Haiying Tian: Oncology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Gao Tan Yan Street, Chongqing, 400038, China. tianhaiying82@163.com.
PMID: 40001203 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-025-06864-x

Abstract

BACKGROUND: To investigate the current knowledge and attitudes towards [F]fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) among non-radiologist medical staff in China.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted between November 18, 2022, and December 6, 2022, at the First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital) of the Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University) among non-radiologist staff (medical, nursing, and others). The questionnaire survey (Cronbach's α = 0.887) included 28 items: 10 on demographics, 11 on knowledge (maximum score of 22), and seven on attitudes (maximum score of 35). The factors influencing knowledge and attitudes were identified using multivariable logistic regression analysis.
RESULTS: This study analyzed 631 valid questionnaires. The mean knowledge score was 7.16 ± 6.48 (32.55%), indicating poor knowledge. The mean attitude score was 22.859 ± 2.36 (65.29%), indicating positive attitudes. Nursing (OR = 0.301, 95%CI: 0.159-0.571), other occupations (OR = 0.426, 95%CI: 0.200-0.905), departments with high volumes of PET/CT prescriptions (OR = 0.419, 95%CI: 0.269-0.652), radioprotection training (OR = 2.520, 95%CI: 1.576-4.030), underwent (or a relative) a PET/CT (OR = 1.713, 95%CI: 1.063-2.761), and contact with 1-10 (OR = 2.429, 95%CI: 1.627-3.627) or > 10 (OR = 3.575, 95%CI: 1.762-7.252) patients per month were independently associated with higher knowledge scores. Only the knowledge scores (OR = 1.063, 95%CI: 1.032-1.094) were independently associated with higher attitude scores.
CONCLUSION: Non-radiologist medical staff members in China have poor knowledge but positive attitudes toward PET/CT. This study identified knowledge areas worth improving in future training interventions. Radioprotection training appears particularly useful in improving the knowledge of PET/CT, which should translate into more favorable attitudes.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: Not applicable.

Keywords

Cross-sectional study Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 Knowledge, attitude, and practice Medical staff Positron emission tomography-computed tomography

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Grants

  1. #XZ-2019-505-035/Army Medical University, China

MeSH Term

Humans
Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography
Cross-Sectional Studies
Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
Male
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Adult
China
Radiopharmaceuticals
Middle Aged
Surveys and Questionnaires
Attitude of Health Personnel

Chemicals

Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
Radiopharmaceuticals
Journal Article

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