Factors Associated with Repetitive Strain, and Strategies to Reduce Injury Among Breast-Imaging Radiologists

Thompson, Atalie C.; Prill, Marnie J. Kremer; Biswal, Sandip; Rebner, Murray; Rebner, Rachel E.; Thomas, William R.; Edwards, Sonya D.; Thompson, Matthew O.; Ikeda, Debra M.

doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2014.07.009

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“…The effects on radiographers’ health and safety needs to be identified, to prevent occupational disorders and the associated costs. The training and education has also a major role to help healthcare professionals be aware and apply safe strategies at work, as showed in other studies [2, 4, 6]. …”

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“…These improvements in radiographers’ postural alternatives during mammography performance can reduce the risk of WRMSDs and for that reason should be implemented in a clinical context. Several authors [2, 4–6] showed in previous studies that the prevention should be prioritised, introducing changes that allow maintenance or even promotion of the workers’ health. WRMSDs sometimes are difficult to treat, being preferable to act at the level of the prevention, introducing protective equipment, hazard information, communication and right-to-know training, ergonomic consultation and assistance [4].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The work environment and the equipment interface and its manipulation are highlighted as promoters of musculoskeletal discomfort during the patient positioning and examination by previous studies in the field of radiology [6–8]. Most of the studies are focused on the radiologists’ work, mainly in those situations related to interaction with the information systems, performing ultrasound exams, analysing and reporting exams [6–8]. Regarding radiographers’ work, very few references focused specifically on mammography activities were found in national or international contexts [1].…”

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Ergonomic strategies to improve radiographers’ posture during mammography activities

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ObjectivesTo identify alternatives for radiographers’ postures while performing mammography that can contribute to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs).MethodsRadiographers’ postures to positioning craniocaudal (CC) and mediolateral oblique (MLO) views were simulated without any intervention for three scenarios: radiographer/patient with similar statures, radiographer smaller than patient and radiographer taller than patient. Actions were taken to modify the postures: seated radiographer; patient on a step; seated patient; radiographer on a step. All the postures were analysed using kinovea 0.8.15 software and the angles were measured twice and classified according to European standard EN1005–4: 2005.ResultsThe non-acceptable angles were measured mainly during MLO positioning when radiographer was taller than the patient: 139° and 120° for arm-flexion and abduction, 72° for trunk and −24° for head/neck-flexion. The introduction of alternative postures (radiographer seated), allowed improvements in posture (60° and 99° for arm flexion and abduction, 14° for trunk and 0° for head/neck flexion), being classified as acceptable.ConclusionsThe alternative postures simulated have the potential to reduce the risk of developing WRMSDs when radiographers and patients have different statures.Main messages• Radiographers’ postures in mammography can contribute to work-related musculoskeletal disorders • Non-acceptable posture was identified for MLO breast positioning (radiographer taller than patient) • Adapting posture to patient biotype reduces the WRMSD risk for radiographers

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“…It has been demonstrated that the use of ergonomic devices and ergonomic training can help in reducing the susceptibility to work-related musculoskeletal symptoms [7]. Good ergonomic knowledge is of paramount importance.…”

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“…However, there is limited information regarding what methods used by radiologists for report generation and factors associated with the use of these methods. Furthermore, although several studies have demonstrated a high prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort among radiologists [5][6][7], no previous study has investigated the methods used to generate radiology reports and their effects on the musculoskeletal symptoms. Krupinski et al.…”

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Methods of Radiology Reports Generation and Patterns of Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Multi-Center Study

Dandan

Hassan

Alsaif

et al. 2020

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Objectives This study aimed to investigate the association between the methods used to generate radiology reports and the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among radiologists. Additionally, we investigated the factors associated with the use of such methods. Methods An online survey was sent to radiologists practicing in hospitals in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The survey addressed demographic characteristics, work environment, and methods used to generate radiology reports and included an evaluation of musculoskeletal symptoms using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Results were analyzed descriptively using the Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis. Results The survey was completed by 198 radiologists (111 men and 87 women), including residents (40.9%), specialists (27.3%), and consultants (31.8%). Most participants (71.2%) were aged below 40 years. In total, 140 (70.7%) participants had experienced musculoskeletal symptoms in the week preceding the survey. The most popular method used to generate radiology reports was typing using a keyboard, with 64.1% of participants using this method, followed by a handheld dictation device (49.5%). Radiologists with limited years of practice more frequently generated reports via keyboard typing, particularly those with <1-year of experience (35.8%). A multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that radiologists who used handheld dictation devices were at higher risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms. Conclusions Musculoskeletal symptoms are common among radiologists. Radiologists who use handheld dictation devices were particularly likely to report experiencing musculoskeletal symptoms. These devices were less commonly used among radiologists with fewer years of experience.

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Optimizing radiology remote reading: leveraging technology to improve efficiency

Al-Katib,

Dearden,

Al-Bassam

et al. 2024

Abdom Radiol

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Factors Associated with Repetitive Strain, and Strategies to Reduce Injury Among Breast-Imaging Radiologists

Cited by 30 publications

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Ergonomic strategies to improve radiographers’ posture during mammography activities

Ergonomic strategies to improve radiographers’ posture during mammography activities

Methods of Radiology Reports Generation and Patterns of Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Multi-Center Study

Optimizing radiology remote reading: leveraging technology to improve efficiency

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