A QUALITATIVE STUDY ABOUT FALSE PERCEPTION STUDENTS TOWARDS THE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING EQUIPMENT IN RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Introduction-Magnetic resonance imaging has been called the most important development in medical diagnosis since the discovery of the x-ray 100 years ago. It became the most important tools of modern radiology Purpose-The aim of the study is to find out the students false perception towards the magnetic resonance imaging equipment in radiology department. Methodology- A prospective study was conducted by making objective type questionnaire and filled it by the students of paramedical college. Result-At the end of study, following results were observed the studys result revealed several key themes regarding false perceptions of MRI equipment among students.23.04% students expressed fear of radiation exposure. 19.82% students held misconceptions about the potential danger of MRI scan. These misconceptions may arise from a lack of understanding and underlying principles of MR technology.18.43% students think that MRI generates images of the body by emitting sound waves and measuring their echoes. The most common false believe that MRI is only used for bone scan (28.57%). 20.74% students think that MRI can cause cancer.29.49% students have no idea about noise during the MRI scan.38.80% students are not aware about the prohibited items to the MRI room. Conclusion- Comparing courses wise MRI safety knowledge in subjects by using chi-square test It is found statistically significant with p – Value 0.00623, It means course wise MRI safety knowledge were change.Comparing to the others course medical lab technology (MLT) students have better knowledge about MRI equipment.The study did not find any significant differences in false perception of MRI equipment based on age or gender among the students. It implies that age and gender may not be significant factors in shaping these perceptions within this particular group.