Radiation safety training programs for nurses and its effect on occupational exposure, eye-lens protection, knowledge, practice, and patient outcomes

ABSTRACT Background: Nurses working around fluoroscopy (interventional radiology/cardiology, cath labs, operating rooms, ICUs) face occupational ionizing-radiation risks. Training is a core strategy to reduce exposure and strengthen patient protection, yet formats and effectiveness vary.

Objective

To synthesize evidence from nine original studies on radiation-safety education and related practices among nurses and allied staff in fluoroscopy-guided environments, and to discuss findings in light of contemporary guidance.

Methods

Following PRISMA principles, we reviewed nine original studies (training interventions, observational dose/knowledge studies, and one randomized trial). We extracted design, setting, interventions, outcomes (staff dose, knowledge/behavior, patient dose), and key results.