A review of radiation protection facilities at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria

Afr J Med Med Sci. 1996 Sep;25(3):269-71.

Abstract

Ionizing-radiation causes health hazards to human beings if exposed to it. Observation of measures allows continued applications of radiation for whatever purpose throughout the world. There are many departments in the University College Hospital that make use of ionizing radiation in some of their services to patients. Radiation protection facilities in the departments were looked into using carefully designed questionnaires. Inadequacies in radiation protection measures were discovered and suggestions for improvements were proffered.

MeSH terms

  • Hospitals, University*
  • Humans
  • Interior Design and Furnishings / standards
  • Nigeria
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care
  • Radiation Protection / methods*
  • Radiation Protection / standards
  • Radiology Department, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires