Integrating Sustainability in Radiology: Challenges and Opportunities from the Perspective of Radiology Professionals in Saudi Arabia

<b>Background/Objective:</b> This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of radiology professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding environmental sustainability. <b>Methods</b>: An online survey with 298 participants revealed moderate knowledge and positive attitudes towards sustainability. <b>Results</b>: However, a significant gap between awareness and practice was observed. The most common sustainable practice was digital documentation (53.4%), while energy saving and water saving measures were rare, with more than half rarely or never practicing energy saving. The primary barrier to implementation was a lack of awareness and training (50%). The sustainability association was significantly higher among older, female, and hospital-based professionals. <b>Conclusions:</b> The findings underscore the urgent need for improved educational initiatives, strong institutional support, and clear policy frameworks to effectively integrate sustainable practices into radiology departments in Saudi Arabia.

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Healthcare
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2025-11-24
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https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13233038
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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Integrating Sustainability in Radiology: Challenges and Opportunities from the Perspective of Radiology Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Awadia Gareeballah, Zuhal Y. Hamd, Salwa Jadid Alanazi, Mohammad Aljamal et al.
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Healthcare
Climate Change and Health Impacts
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Integrating Sustainability in Radiology: Challenges and Opportunities from the Perspective of Radiology Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Awadia Gareeballah, Zuhal Y. Hamd, Salwa Jadid Alanazi, Mohammad Aljamal, Mohamed Abuzaid, Lama Almudaimeegh, Tahani O. Alkahtani, Bayan Alqarni, Nada Alhaarbi, Alaa Aldhahi, Jood Alnoufal
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<b>Background/Objective:</b> This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of radiology professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding environmental sustainability. <b>Methods</b>: An online survey with 298 participants revealed moderate knowledge and positive attitudes towards sustainability. <b>Results</b>: However, a significant gap between awareness and practice was observed. The most common sustainable practice was digital documentation (53.4%), while energy saving and water saving measures were rare, with more than half rarely or never practicing energy saving. The primary barrier to implementation was a lack of awareness and training (50%). The sustainability association was significantly higher among older, female, and hospital-based professionals. <b>Conclusions:</b> The findings underscore the urgent need for improved educational initiatives, strong institutional support, and clear policy frameworks to effectively integrate sustainable practices into radiology departments in Saudi Arabia.

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Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA), Taibah University (SA), University of Sharjah (AE), Arab American University (PS)
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
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Integrating Sustainability in Radiology: Challenges and Opportunities from the Perspective of Radiology Professionals in Saudi Arabia — Awadia Gareeballah, Zuhal Y. Hamd, et al. · Healthcare (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS