• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.255-262
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• 2024

Although a universally accepted definition of artificial intelligence (AI) remains elusive, the terminology has gained widespread familiarity owing to its pervasive integration across diverse domains in our daily lives. The application of AI in healthcare, notably in radiographic imaging, is no longer a matter of science fiction but a reality. Consequently, AI education has emerged as an indispensable requirement for radiological technologists responsible for the field of radiology. This paper underscores this imperative and advocates for the incorporation of AI education, using the Orange platform in university radiology department as part of the solution. Furthermore, this paper presents a case study featuring machine learning analysis using structured data on exposure doses for radiation related workers and unstructured data consisting of X-ray data encompassing 69 COVID-19-infected cases and 25 individuals with normal findings. The emphasized importance of AI education for radiology professionals in this research is expected to contribute to the job stability of radiologic practitioners in the future.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.33-41
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• 2017

Background: Phosphate rock and its by-product are widely used in various industries to produce phosphoric acid, gypsum, gypsum board, and fertilizer. Owing to its high level of natural radioactive nuclides (e.g., $^{238}U$ and $^{226}Ra$), the radiological safety of workers who work with phosphate rock should be systematically managed. In this study, $^{238}U$, $^{232}Th$, $^{226}Ra$, and $^{40}K$ levels were measured to analyze the transport characteristics of these radionuclides in the production cycle of phosphate rock. Materials and Methods: Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence and gamma spectrometry were used to determine the activity of $^{238}U$, $^{232}Th$, $^{226}Ra$, and $^{40}K$. To evaluate the extent of secular disequilibrium, the analytical results were compared using statistical methods. Finally, the distribution of radioactivity across different stages of the phosphate rock production cycle was evaluated. Results and Discussion: The concentration ratios of $^{226}Ra$ and $^{238}U$ in phosphate rock were close to 1.0, while those found in gypsum and fertilizer were extremely different, reflecting disequilibrium after the chemical reaction process. The nuclide with the highest activity level in the production cycle of phosphate rock was $^{40}K$, and the median $^{40}K$ activity was $8.972Bq{\cdot}g^{-1}$ and $1.496Bq{\cdot}g^{-1}$, respectively. For the $^{238}U$ series, the activity of $^{238}U$ and $^{226}Ra$ was greatest in phosphate rock, and the distribution of activity values clearly showed the transport characteristics of the radionuclides, both for the byproducts of the decay sequences and for their final products. Conclusion: Although the activity of $^{40}K$ in k-related fertilizer was relatively high, it made a relatively low contribution to the total radiological effect. However, the activity levels of $^{226}Ra$ and $^{238}U$ in phosphate rock were found to be relatively high, near the upper end of the acceptable limits. Therefore, it is necessary to systematically manage the radiological safety of workers engaged in phosphate rock processing.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.247-255
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• 2009

국내 방사선 및 방사성 동위원소 신고사업장 피폭실태를 조사하여 안전보건 관리방안 수립을 위한 기초자료를 제시한다. 153개 사업장 근로자를 surveymeter로 선량률(작업공간, 작업자위치)을 측정하였고, 27개 사업장은 thermal luminescence dosimeter(TLD)로 개인노출 농도(표층선량, 심부선량)를 측정하였다. Surveymeter에 의한 업종별[소방방재업(n=10), 금융보험업(n=3), 기타사업장(n=140)] 측정결과, 세 군 간에 차이가 있었다(p<0.000). 소방방재업과 금융보험업의 작업자위치 선량률은 허가사업장 기준인 10.0 ${\mu}Sv$/hr보다 높았고, 기타업종과 비교하여 109.3배(p<0.000), 187.5배(p<0.000) 각각 높게 나타났다. TLD 심부선량 농도[소방방재업(n=10), 기타 사업장(n=17)]는 소방방재업이 기타업종과 비교하여 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). Surveymeter와 TLD 측정결과 간의 관련성 분석에서는, 작업공간과 작업자위치 선량률(r=0.406, p<0.05), 작업자위치 선량률과 표층선량(r=0.453, p<0.05), 작업자위치 선량률과 심부선량(r=0.553, p<0.01), 표층선량과 심부선량(r=0.927, p<0.001)간에 각각 관련이 있었다. 방사선 및 방사선동위원소 신고사업장인 소방방재업과 금융보험업은 법적 관리구역 재설정을 통한 허가사업장으로의 전환은 방사선 취급 종사자의 안전보건을 위하여 매우 시급하다.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.477-490
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• 2022

2022년 1월 27일부터 중대재해처벌법이 시행되었다. 본 연구는 핵의학과 실무자를 대상으로 현 시점에서 중대재해처벌법의 전반적인 현황에 대한 지식과 인식 정도를 파악하고, 이를 기초연구로 활용하고자 한다. 의료기관 중 핵의학과에 근무하는 실무자 총 51명을 대상으로 설문하였다. 대상의 일반적인 특성으로 성별, 근무병원의 규모, 근무경력, 세부직종으로 분류하였으며, 성별에서 결측 1명, 직종에서 결측 2명의 결과를 반영 적용하였다. 근무병원은 핵의학과가 있는 상급종합병원, 대학병원, 준종합병원으로, 근무경력은 3년 미만, 3년 이상 ~ 5년 미만, 5년 이상 ~ 10년 미만, 10년 이상으로 분류하였다. 또한, 세부직종은 체내검사(영상실) 방사선과와 방사선안전관리자, 기타로 분류하여 적용하였다. 이로 인한 업무상의 부담감은 준종합병원에서 근무하며, 경력이 3년 이상 ~ 5년 미만이고, 직종에 따라 방사선안전관리자가 높았다. 소속기관의 관련 체계 구축 정도는 준종합병원, 경력이 3년 미만이며, 직종에 따라 방사선안전관리자가 긍정적으로 설문하였다. 중대산업재해와 관련된 경우는 혈액전파성 질병, 급성 방사선증(홍반, 탈모 등), 무형성 빈혈순으로 답하였다. 또한 중대시민재해와 관련된 경우는 방사성의약품 투약오류, 환자낙상, 불필요한 방사선피폭, 의료기기사고, 방사성동위원소분실, 차폐체 등 고중량 물체에 의한 사고 순으로 답하였다. 실질적인 법적용을 위한 관련법의 개선, 시설점검 및 관련예산의 확보, 안전관련 전문인력이 확충 된다면 법적용에 따라 실효성을 높이고 안정적인 방사선 이용과 환자의 안전을 확보할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국병원경영학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.37-55
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• 1996

This study attempts to analyze the factors affecting the intention of transferring to another hospitals among radiology technologists. 344 cases were reviewed in 5 university hospitals and 1 general hospital. Self-administered questionaire were given to study the socioeconomic characteristics, working conditions, job satisfaction level, and the reasons for transfer among the technologists. The major findings were as follows : 1. Job position and hospital characteristics had a statistically significant relationship with the intention of transferring to another hospital. 2. Those who were not satisfied with their salaries and promotional opportunity showed a higher tendency towards to transfer. 3. Those who were less satisfied with the opportunity for developing the personal ability and had the negative attitude on their job showed a higher tendency to transfer. 4. Those who did not sustain good relationship with their superiors and co-workers scored high on the tendency to transfer. 5. In the result of mutiple regression, recognition of radiation hazard, job satisfaction, satisfaction with salary levels, job attitude were significantly related to transfer. The above indicate that besides economic incentives, job satisfaction and organizational culture to promote their ability and form a good relationship with organization members were very important to decrease the intention of transfer. Since these results represent only 6 hospitals from a limited area, more hospitals nationwide, especially small and medium-sized institutions where there is a high turnover rate of employment, need to be examined in order to investigate the various factors that affect the intention of transferring.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.183-195
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• 2024

Additional functional upgrades to the large-area compton camera (LACC) measurement device that can provide characteristics evaluation information (nuclear species and radioactivity) and two-dimensional or three-dimensional distribution imaging information of radioactive materials existing in surface or internal of concrete structures are required in terms of work stability and efficiency in order to apply to actual decommissioning sites such as nuclear power plants or medical cyclotron facilities by using this measurement device. To this purpose, the technology that allows radiation workers to intuitively and visually check the distribution of radioactive materials in advance by matching the two-dimensional distribution imaging information of radioactive materials obtained through the LACC measurement device and visual imaging of the measurement zone (10 m × 5 m) was developed. In addition, the separate system that can automatically adjust the position (height) in units of the measurement area size (0.7 m × 0.3 m × 0.8 m) of the LACC measurement device was developed and the integrated management system for characteristics evaluation information and two-dimensional or three-dimensional distribution imaging information obtained per unit of measurement for radioactive materials was developed. These functional upgrades related to LACC measurement device can improve work efficiency and safety when measuring radioactivity of concrete structures and enable the establishment of appropriate decommissioning strategies using radioactivity measurement information for decommissioning nuclear power plants or medical cyclotron facilities.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.113-120
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• 2013

현대시대는 환자에 대한 의료제도가 의료서비스 개념으로 변화되고 있다. 이렇게 인간의 권리가 높아지고 환자가 고객이 되는 시대로 변화됨으로써 환자의 권리나 요구도 날로 증가되고 있으며 이를 바탕으로 여러 가지 병원 시스템도 환자의 편의나 요구에 맞춰지고 있는 것이 현실이다. 이로 인해 일반촬영 검사 중 Portable 검사의 Case도 점차 증가하고 있는 추세이다. Portable 검사의 Case가 증가하면서 병실, 중환자실, 수술실, 회복실에서 Portable검사로 인하여 주변 환자들의 원하지 않는 의료 피폭이 발생하기 때문에 법적으로도 이를 규제하고 있다. 실제로 진단용 방사선 발생장치의 안전관리에 관한 규칙 중 방사선 방어시설의 검사기준에서 "수술실, 응급실 또는 중환자실 외의 장소에서 촬영할 경우 반드시 이동형 진료용엑스선 방어칸막이를 갖추어야 한다."고 명시되어 있지만 이는 거의 시행되어지지 않고 있다. 따라서 X-ray Potable 검사를 통해 주변 환자가 받는 피폭선량을 알아보고 피폭선량 감소 방안을 알아보고자 하였다. 본 연구는 Mobile Portable 장비에서 Collimator 주변을 차폐하여 차폐 전과 후의 선량 변화, Portable tube와 Collimator의 각도 변화에 따른 차폐 전과 후의 선량 변화, 환자 침대의 거리변화에 따른 차폐 전과 후의 선량 변화를 각각 측정한 뒤 차폐효과를 알아보았다. 연구 결과 Collimator 주변을 차폐한 후 선량 변화는 차폐하지 않았을 때보다 약 20%의 차폐효과를 보였다. Portable 검사 중 비 차폐 시 각도가 $0^{\circ}C$, $90^{\circ}C$, $45^{\circ}C$ 순서로 피폭선량이 증가하였으며, 각도를 주었을 때 Collimator 주변을 차폐하면 피폭 선량은 감소하였다. 또한 환자 침대 거리는 비 차폐 시 0.5m보다 1m에서 피폭선량이 현저히 감소하였고 침대 간 거리 변화 시 Collimator 주변 차폐 후 선량 변화는 감소하였다. 주변 환자 피폭선량 감소 측면에서 볼 때 침대거리를 가능한 멀리 떨어뜨리는 것이 가장 좋은 방법이며 차폐효과가 약 100% 내외로 상당한 효과를 볼 수 있다. 그 다음은 Collimator를 차폐하는 방법으로 차폐효과가 약 20% 정도를 나타내며, 각도를 제한하는 방법으로 약 10% 내외의 효과를 나타낸다. Portable 검사 시 환자 피폭선량을 감소하기 위해 가능한 환자 및 보호자를 적정거리 이상으로 이동시킨 후에 실시하는 것이 가장 좋겠지만 환자가 움직일 수 없고 침대가 고정되어 있는 상태에서는 Collimator 주변을 차폐하는 방안을 제안한다. 또한 검사를 시행할 때 tube와 Collimator의 각도를 가능한 90도로 시행하도록 하고 90도가 안될 경우는 0도로 시행하되 45도는 가능한 지양하도록 한다. 방사선관계종사자들은 Portable 검사에서 위와 같은 결과들을 인식하고 실제 본인에게 적용시켜야 하며 효율적인 방사선 방어와 피폭선량을 감소시킬 수 있는 방안에 대한 노력과 연구에 힘써야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.513-523
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to discuss the required items and feasibility of medical records of radiological examinations performed by radiological technologists at medical institutions. An online survey was conducted to a total of 10,000 radiation-related workers, of which 1,026 (10.3%) responded. As a research method, self-made questionnaires were used. The online survey was conducted from September 10 to September 20, 2021 for the survey period. For response data, a Chi-square test was performed according to demographic characteristics using SPSS 27.0 version (IBM Inc., Chicago, Ill, USA), and it was judged to be significant when the P value was less than 0.05. The reliability of the questionnaire response was found to be Chronbach α=0.933. More than 90% of the medical records related to radiological examinations are necessary, and they answered that a curriculum, remuneration curriculum, and legal system for medical records should be prepared. More than 90% of the respondents agreed with the proposal of the Radiological Technologist Independent Act for legal preparation, and most of the information required for medical records is currently recorded in DICOM images. According to the demographic characteristics, the medical record requirement for radiological examination, curriculum, continuing education, and legislation were found to be higher with higher education and higher with longer working experience. In addition, most of the radiology departments showed a high demand for medical records, so most of them responded positively to the medical records requirements for radiological examinations. This study analyzed the medical record requirements for radiological examinations, and as shown in the results, medical record requirements for radiological examinations was found that most radiological technologists felt need for the new law and supported it. In addition, if the information recorded in the DICOM image is used, it is considered that medical records could be easily prepared without additional work by the radiological technologists.

• 한국방사성폐기물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국방사성폐기물학회 2009년도 학술논문요약집
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• pp.84-85
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• 2009

New approaches for detecting, preventing and remedying environmental damage are important for protection of the environment. Procedures must be developed and implemented to reduce the amount of waste produced in chemical processes, to detect the presence and/or concentration of contaminants and decontaminate fouled environments. Contamination can be classified into three general types: airborne, surface and structural. The most dangerous type is airborne contamination, because of the opportunity for inhalation and ingestion. The second most dangerous type is surface contamination. Surface contamination can be transferred to workers by casual contact and if disturbed can easily be made airborne. The decontamination of the surface in the nuclear facilities has been widely studied with particular emphasis on small and large surfaces. The amount of wastes being produced during decommissioning of nuclear facilities is much higher than the total wastes cumulated during operation. And, the process of decommissioning has a strong possibility of personal's exposure and emission to environment of the radioactive contaminants, requiring through monitoring and estimation of radiation and radioactivity. So, it is important to monitor the radioactive contamination level of the nuclear facilities for the determination of the decontamination method, the establishment of the decommissioning planning, and the worker's safety. But it is very difficult to measure the surface contamination of the floor and wall in the highly contaminated facilities. In this study, the poly(styrene-ethyl acrylate) [poly(St-EA)] core-shell composite polymer for measurement of the radioactive contamination was synthesized by the method of emulsion polymerization. The morphology of the poly(St-EA) composite emulsion particle was core-shell structure, with polystyrene (PS)as the core and poly(ethyl acrylate) (PEA) as the shell. Core-shell polymers of styrene (St)/ethyl acrylate (EA) pair were prepared by sequential emulsion polymerization in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SOS) as an emulsifier using ammonium persulfate (APS) as an initiator. The polymer was made by impregnating organic scintillators, 2,5-diphenyloxazole (PPO) and 1,4-bis[5-phenyl-2-oxazol]benzene (POPOP). Related tests and analysis confirmed the success in synthesis of composite polymer. The products are characterized by IT-IR spectroscopy, TGA that were used, respectively, to show the structure, the thermal stability of the prepared polymer. Two-phase particles with a core-shell structure were obtained in experiments where the estimated glass transition temperature and the morphologies of emulsion particles. Radiation pollution level the detection about under using examined the beta rays. The morphology of the poly(St-EA) composite polymer synthesized by the method of emulsion polymerization was a core-shell structure, as shown in Fig. 1. Core-shell materials consist of a core structural domain covered by a shell domain. Clearly, the entire surface of PS core was covered by PEA. The inner region was a PS core and the outer region was a PEA shell. The particle size distribution showed similar in the range 350-360 nm.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.244-250
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• 2012

본 연구는 현재 법령 개인선량계인 PLD와 TLD의 선량 분석을 통해 성능 차이를 알아보고자 하였다. 자동판독장치를 이용해 PLD와 TLD의 적산선량을 판독 후 선량 교정 과정을 거친 두 소자의 값은 70kVp, 200mA, 0.012sec와 42kVp, 100mA, 0.012sec의 각각의 촬영조건에서 TLD는 PLD 측정 시와 통계적 차이를 나타냈다(각각 p<0.001, p<0.001). DAP와 두 소자의 측정값 차이는 70kVp, 200mA, 0.012sec 촬영조건에서 TLD는 DAP 평균값보다 $44.2mGy{\cdot}cm^2$이 낮은 값이 나타났고, PLD는 DAP 평균값에 $15.5mGy{\cdot}cm^2$이 낮은 $246.8mGy{\cdot}cm^2$으로 나타났다. 42kVp, 100mA, 0.012sec 촬영조건에서는 TLD는 DAP 평균 값의 $17.9mGy{\cdot}cm^2$이 낮은 값을 보였으며, PLD는 DAP 평균값에 $7.6mGy{\cdot}cm^2$이 낮은 $82.6mGy{\cdot}cm^2$으로 나타나 PLD가 DAP에 더 근접한 값을 보였다. 또한 PLD에 비해 TLD는 10개의 각 소자마다 측정된 선량 값에서 소자 상호간의 편차가 크게 나타났고, 1개의 소자를 반복 측정한 재현성 실험에서 PLD는 ${\pm}1%$ 이내로 TLD ${\pm}2%$ 보다 낮게 나타났다. 따라서 PLD가 TLD에 비해 선량 측정 능력면에서 더 우수한 결과가 나타났고, 진단용 방사선영역에서 방사선작업종사자의 개인피폭 관리에 PLD가 더욱 적합하고 유리함을 확인할 수 있었다.