A Survey Regarding Acceptance and Awareness of Autopsy imaging (Ai) among Radiological Technologists in Our Institution: Comparison with Those of Two Other Institutions

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An anonymous questionnaire survey consisting of 8 questions was conducted to 35 radiological technologists in our institution regarding their feelings and awareness about autopsy imaging (Ai). Among them, 30 subjects (85%) responded, with approximately 60% of them indicating an interest in Ai, mainly for its potential contribution to society. And 90% of the respondents answered an absence of negative feelings associated with the imaging of unnaturally deceased bodies, as a matter of their routine work. However, only 30% of the respondents were aware of two recent Japanese laws regarding death-cause detection, while 70% of the respondents had awareness of a model project for pediatric Ai, suggesting insufficient knowledge of the background and reasoning behind the needs of Ai. Our survey results were compared with two other previously-published surveys. Our comparative investigation suggests necessity of more Ai-related education in training institutes, greater distribution of relevant information by the Japan Association of Radiological Technologists, and the sharing of experiences among hospital staffs, all of which will help meet the needs and social demands of Ai.