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Evaluation of the Usefulness of a Wireless Signal Device for the Use of Contrast Agent in Computed Tomography

전산화단층촬영에서 조영제 주입에 따른 무선신호기 사용의 유용성평가

  • Hong, Ki-Man (Department of Radiology, University Hwasun Hospital) ;
  • Jung, Myo-Young (Department of Radiology, Chosun University Regional Rehabilitation Hospital) ;
  • Seo, Young-Hyun (Department of Radiological Science, Dongshin University) ;
  • Song, Jong-Nam (Department of Radiological Science, Dongshin University)
  • 홍기만 (화순전남대학교병원 영상의학과) ;
  • 정묘영 (조선대학교병원 호남권역 재활병원) ;
  • 서영현 (동신대학교 방사선학과) ;
  • 송종남 (동신대학교 방사선학과)
  • Received : 2018.04.27
  • Accepted : 2018.06.30
  • Published : 2018.06.30

Abstract

The psychological anxiety of radiologists, as well as the patients, is growing with the increasing use of CT contrast agent side effects and the process of extravasation. In this study, a satisfaction survey was conducted regarding the wireless signal device after CT examination in patients and radiologists by employing a wireless signal device during a contrast-enhanced CT examination in order to determine its usefulness to the relieve psychological anxiety, such as anxiety and fear, of patients and radiologists when using contrast agents. The use of a wireless signal device was also intended to help radiologists in dealing with the side effects of contrast agents that may occur during a CT examination and preventing extravasation. Patients aged 20 years or older, who visited the C university hospital in Jeonnam province for 4 months from August to November in 2017, were surveyed. A total number of 90 patients (57 males and 33 females),who agreed to the study after CT examination, were included in the questionnaire survey. Meanwhile, 15 radiologists, who were working at a CT room and had an experience in using a wireless signal device, were surveyed. Patient satisfaction was $6.01{\pm}0.88$ before the use of a wireless signal device and $8.20{\pm}1.06$ after use, thereby showing an increased satisfaction after its use. Radiologist satisfaction was $8.46{\pm}1.06$ after use, thereby not showing a big difference from the mean patient satisfaction. The satisfaction was high at over 8 points in both groups. The contribution to psychological stability with the use of a wireless signal device was $8.98{\pm}0.65$ in patients with prior experience of side effects and $8.00{\pm}1.21$ in patients without prior experience of side effects. In conclusion, it is considered to improve satisfaction with the examination by helping the radiologists in taking immediate action with calling via the wireless signal device and providing the patients and radiologists with psychological stability by reducing their anxiety.

늘어나는 CT 조영제 주입 검사만큼이나 환자의 심리적 불안감은 물론 검사자인 방사선사 또한 조영제 부작용과 혈관 외 유출에 대한 불안감이 커지고 있는 것이 현실이다. 본 연구는 조영증강 CT 검사 시에 무선신호기를 사용하여 조영제 사용에 대한 환자와 방사선사의 불안감과 두려움 등의 심리적 불안해소에 얼마나 도움이 되는지 알아보고자 CT 검사 후에 무선신호기에 대한 환자와 방사선사의 만족도조사를 설문을 통해 실시하였다. 또한 무선신호기를 사용함으로써 CT 검사 시 발생할 수 있는 조영제 부작용에 대한 방사선사의 신속한 대처와 혈관 외 유출 예방에 도움이 되고자 한다. 실험대상은 2017년 8월~11월 4개월간 전남에 소재한 C대학병원을 방문하여 CT를 시행한 20세 이상의 환자를 대상으로 하였고, CT 검사 시행 후 연구에 동의하는 환자 90명을 설문조사하였다. 그 중 남자 57, 여자 33명이다. 방사선사는 CT실에서 근무하며 무선신호기를 사용한 경험이 있는 15명을 대상으로 설문조사하였다. 무선신호기를 사용 전 환자 만족도는 $6.01{\pm}0.88$, 사용 후 환자 만족도는 $8.20{\pm}1.06$으로 사용 전보다 만족도가 높아진 것을 알 수 있었다. 사용 후 방사선사 만족도는 $8.46{\pm}1.06$으로 환자만족도 평균과 큰 차이를 보이지 않았고, 두군 모두 만족도가 8점 이상으로 높게 나타났다. 무선신호기 사용에 따른 심리적 안정 기여도는 과거 부작용 유경험자에서 $8.98{\pm}0.65$, 무경험자 $8.00{\pm}1.21$로 나타났다. 결론적으로 무선신호기의 호출로 방사선사의 신속한 대처를 하는데 도움을 주고 환자와 방사선사에게도 불안감으로부터 심리적 안정을 주어 검사만족도 향상에 도움을 줄 수 있다고 사료된다.

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