International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective Explore the application effect of Knowledge, Belief and Practice theory model (KAP) on reducing the residual radiation dose of radioactive domestic waste produced by patients treated with radionuclide 131I . Methods In view of the reasons for the increase of residual radiation dose of radioactive domestic waste in 131I inpatients in radionuclide treatment ward, the existing problems were improved by using the KAP theory model, and the unqualified rate of residual radiation dose of radioactive domestic waste before and after improvement was compared. Results After applying the KAP theory model, the substandard rate of residual radiation dose of radioactive domestic waste decreased from 13% to 4% Conclusion The KAP theory model can effectively reduce the substandard rate of residual radiation dose of radioactive domestic waste in patients treated with radionuclide 131I.

Theory model of knowledge, belief and action; radionuclide 131I therapy; radioactive domestic waste; residual radiation dose