Volume 02, Issue 9
Published on: September 2026
EVALUATION OF MRI SAFETY SCREENING PRACTICES AT ASRAM MEDICAL COLLEGE
L.Dhanusu
Dr. Venkateshwar Rao
Medical Physicist and Diagnostic Radiation Safety Officer
Alluri Sitarama raju Academy of Medical Science –Eluru District , Andra Pradesh India
Alluri Sitarama raju Academy of Medical Science –Eluru District , Andra Pradesh India
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Abstract
Background
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is widely used for diagnosis and does not use ionizing radiation. However, the strong static magnetic field, radiofrequency energy, acoustic noise, and associated equipment may pose safety risks if appropriate precautions are not followed. Adequate MRI safety knowledge is therefore essential for patients, healthcare professionals, students, and other personnel entering the MRI environment.
Aim
To assess the knowledge, awareness, and understanding of MRI hazards and safety practices among medical professionals, technologists, security personnel, ward staff, and medical, allied health science, and nursing students at ASRAM Medical College.
Materials and Methods
A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted at ASRAM Medical College, Malkapuram, Eluru District, Andhra Pradesh, among 450 participants. Participants included Allied Health Science and Nursing students, postgraduate doctors, technicians, nurses, maintenance, housekeeping, and security personnel. A structured self-administered questionnaire assessed basic MRI knowledge, safety precautions, and hazards. Each correct response received one mark, with no negative marking. Data were summarized using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.
Results
Postgraduate doctors demonstrated the highest overall knowledge score (92.24%), followed by Radiology technicians (86.93%). Allied Health Science students scored 44.47%, with B.Sc. Radiology students scoring highest (57.19%). Nursing students scored 39.53%, practicing nurses 53.24%, and security personnel 38.63%. Housekeeping and maintenance personnel had the lowest combined score (33.53%). Most groups had inadequate knowledge below 60%.
Conclusion
Important gaps in MRI safety knowledge were identified, particularly among students and non-clinical personnel. Regular, structured, role-specific MRI safety education and refresher training are recommended to improve safe practices and reduce MRI-related risks.
Keywords: MRI Safety, MRI Hazards, Safety Screening, Knowledge, Awareness.
How to Cite this Paper
L.Dhanusu, (2026). Evaluation of MRI Safety Screening Practices at Asram Medical College. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(9), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i9.128
L.Dhanusu, . "Evaluation of MRI Safety Screening Practices at Asram Medical College." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 9, 2026, pp. 1-9. doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i9.128.
L.Dhanusu, . "Evaluation of MRI Safety Screening Practices at Asram Medical College." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 9 (2026): 1-9. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i9.128.
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- This is probably the closest model for a KAP/questionnaire-based study. It used a cross-sectional questionnaire and assessed knowledge, attitudes and practices related to MRI safety.
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- Very useful if your participants are doctors, nurses or other healthcare professionals. It used a structured questionnaire in a cross-sectional study.
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- This is particularly useful for constructing your KAP questionnaire, scoring system and statistical analysis. It used a structured self-administered questionnaire and assessed knowledge, attitudes and practices.
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- Very relevant to your exact topic because it was conducted in 15 hospitals in India and developed a 21-item MRI safety questionnaire after expert discussions, pilot testing and validation.
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- This was a large questionnaire survey of healthcare professionals across Europe examining MRI safety training, institutional policies, scanning practices and accidents. It is useful for your discussion section and comparison of institutional safety practices.
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- This is an important foundational reference for developing the patient MRI safety screening questionnaire.
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