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ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE USE OF RADIOLOGY CHANGING ROOM AND CHANGING FACILITIES

ABSTRACT

Patients’ attitudes regarding the use of radiology changing rooms and facilities were evaluated in this study. In 2012, a survey study was carried out at the x-ray departments of the National Orthopaedic Hospital (NOHE), Niger Fondation Hospital (NFH), and University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Enugu. Convenient sampling was utilised to collect data from 120 respondents for four study topics, each with at least three items. Mean score tables were used for statistical analysis of the data. Grand mean values for study questions 1, 2, 3, and 4 were 2.4, 2.9, 3.1, and 2.9, respectively, according to the analysis. The results showed that patients’ willingness to use the changing rooms is influenced by their physical surroundings; that patients’ opinions about radiology changing rooms and changing facilities are impacted by the inadequate facilities in the x-ray changing rooms; that patients’ opinions regarding the use of radiology changing room facilities are influenced by their concerns about the hygienic conditions of the x-ray changing gowns; and that x-ray changing gowns have an impact on patients’ privacy. Patients’ attitudes in the three hospitals are influenced by the general physical environment of the x-ray changing rooms, the facilities in the x-ray changing rooms influence the attitudes of the patients, and the patients’ perception of dignity in the use of changing gowns contributes to the attitudes of the patients in the three hospitals, according to the mean score comparison of the physical environment of the x-ray changing rooms, facilities in the x-ray changing rooms, and patients’ perception of dignity in the use of changing gowns. The radiology department will be able to address patient resistance and unfavourable opinions regarding the use of radiology changing rooms and facilities thanks to this study.

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Anybody who receives medical attention is considered a patient. Most of the time, the patient is sick or hurt and need medical attention from a doctor, advanced practice registered nurse, or other healthcare professionals.

One He also contributes next to nothing to the therapy process since he is uninformed about and even afraid of the medical tests and procedures that are required to help him recover.

The fairly peculiar hospital setting has an impact on his mindset. He may not know how to improve the diagnosis because he is not familiar with the medical setting.

As a result, he can be terrified of both the diagnostic facilities and the diagnostic procedures. As a result, the patient requires professional assistance and reassurance during the diagnostic processes.

As a psychological concept, attitude is characterised as a persistent system of pro or con action inclinations, emotional responses, and positive or negative evaluations with regard to social objects (a patient is an excellent illustration of this).

Therefore, attitude is composed of three components: behaviour, belief, and emotion. Therefore, a patient’s attitude reflects his or her assessment, sentiments, and response to the hospital setting in general and the radiology department in particular.

His attitude is influenced by a number of things, including the patient’s awareness and educational background. The uneducated patient may perceive all of the radiology department’s accessories as contaminated. Therefore, good communication is essential to winning the patient’s trust. 3.

The radiology (x-ray, mammography, CT, etc.) examination room is located fairly close to the changing room. Its goal is to assist the patient in getting ready for the x-ray examinations, regardless of how well-versed they are in the diagnostic processes.

The preparation involves making sure the patient is wearing a changing gown that will prevent any clothing or other personal belongings from influencing the diagnosis during the x-ray examination.

Every x-ray machine needs a cubicle that is well-ventilated and well-lit. Each changing room or changing cubicle also has a mirror, clothes hooks, a changing gown, and a bench.

For patients who use wheelchairs, a larger dressing room might also be available. Curtains should be used in place of doors in every room. There may also be restrooms available11.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate patients’ attitudes regarding the use of these changing rooms and their amenities.

The process of collecting and considering data in order to make consistent, well-informed decisions to enhance comprehension of a situation—in this case, the attitudes of patients towards using the changing room and its contents—is known as assessment.

These public (UNTH, & NOHE) and private (MEMPHY’S HOSP & NIGER FOUND.) hospitals in Enugu state will serve as case studies for this evaluation.