Publicação
Contact Shielding in Radiology: Updates and Evidence-Based Recommendations
| Resumo: | For years, the use of contact shields in radiological examinations was considered effective in reducing the radiation dose to sensitive organs. However, recent scientific evidence shows limited benefits and that they may even compromise image quality, leading to repeat examinations and an increase in the total dose received by the patient. The methodology used in this study was a scoping review, based on the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute, outlining the available literature on the recommendation to discontinue this practice. The search was conducted in the MEDLINE database using specific keywords, covering a ten-year period and studies in Portuguese and English, with free access. Of the 16,072 articles initially identified, only 9 met all the inclusion criteria. In Portugal, the absence of updated guidelines results in inconsistent practices between institutions and professionals, making it urgent to review standards and train radiology technicians to adequately communicate this change to patients. |
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| Autores principais: | Cautela Ferreira Coelho, Ana Sofia Cautela Ferreira Coelho |
| Outros Autores: | Junqueira Neves Lopes, Aura Sandra Junqueira Neves Lopes |
| Assunto: | Proteção Radiológica Proteções de Contacto Proteção de gónadas Scoping Review Atualização Protfissional Radiological Protection, Contact Protection, Gonadal Protection, Radiology, Scoping Review, Professional Development Radiation Protection Contact Protection Gonadal Protection Scoping Review Professional Development |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | unknown |
| Instituição associada: | Associação Portuguesa dos Técnicos de Radiologia, Radioterapia e Medicina Nuclear |
| Idioma: | português |
| Origem: | Revista Radiações |
| Resumo: | For years, the use of contact shields in radiological examinations was considered effective in reducing the radiation dose to sensitive organs. However, recent scientific evidence shows limited benefits and that they may even compromise image quality, leading to repeat examinations and an increase in the total dose received by the patient. The methodology used in this study was a scoping review, based on the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute, outlining the available literature on the recommendation to discontinue this practice. The search was conducted in the MEDLINE database using specific keywords, covering a ten-year period and studies in Portuguese and English, with free access. Of the 16,072 articles initially identified, only 9 met all the inclusion criteria. In Portugal, the absence of updated guidelines results in inconsistent practices between institutions and professionals, making it urgent to review standards and train radiology technicians to adequately communicate this change to patients. |
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