Musculoskeletal pain amongst Australian sonography students and recent graduates and an evaluation of the use of ergonomic education for prevention

Bonutto, Natalie; Kennedy, Narelle; Quinton, Ann

doi:10.1002/ajum.12227

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“…In addition, the individual ergonomic recommendations were not specified, rather an overall adherence was investigated. 13 Thus, the failure to adhere to guidelines was not linked to any one prevention technique. 13 A similar lack of focus on the specific prevention techniques routinely implemented by sonography students has been demonstrated in other studies.…”

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“…13 Thus, the failure to adhere to guidelines was not linked to any one prevention technique. 13 A similar lack of focus on the specific prevention techniques routinely implemented by sonography students has been demonstrated in other studies. [15][16][17]26 The use of a specialist for personal risk assessment and Pilates may be techniques workplaces could support to reduce WRMSD.…”

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“…The issue of pain and WRMSDs among sonographers is complex, with an abundance of research performed on the issue. [3][4][5][11][12][13][14] Further longitudinal research following students into their careers will establish if WRMSD prevention technique use is maintained or if workload demands that may lead to poor ergonomics are prioritised.…”

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“…7,25 Our results, as well as those of other recent studies indicate both theoretical and practical methods of ergonomics education have become routine in many sonographic training courses. 13,16 This is encouraging for early career sonographers, given the high prevalence of pain reported among both student and qualified sonographers. 11,12 Our results are in contrast to those of Scholl and Salisbury, 2 reporting two-thirds of participants had not received ergonomics education during their sonographic education programs.…”

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“…[3][4][5]11,12 A high prevalence rate has similarly been reported among sonography students, which is of concern, given they are just beginning their professional career. 13,14 Ergonomic interventions involve the adjustment of a users' workspace and environment for the prevention of WRMSD, however, these can only be effective if utilised. 15 Recommendations for WRMSD interventions, and for improvements in education of preventative measures are ample in the literature.…”

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Knowledge and use of work‐related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD) prevention techniques in the daily practice of final‐year Australian sonography students: A cross‐sectional study

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Introduction Work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) commonly occur among student and qualified sonographers. While students may be educated about preventative techniques, transfer of this knowledge to practice may not occur. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the theoretical knowledge final‐year students had of some common WRMSD prevention techniques, and the use of these techniques on clinical placement. Methods A cross‐sectional study via anonymous online survey was distributed to Australian sonography students from a single institution completing their final year of clinical placement. Results There were 31/81 participants equating to a response rate of 42%. Of the 12 sonography WRMSD prevention techniques selected to be part of this study, participants had theoretical knowledge of 11/12 (91.7%) prevention techniques. A significant association was established between the theoretical knowledge of, and the use of 8/11 (72.7%) prevention techniques. Ergonomic adjustment of equipment 29/31 (92.6%) and postural modifications 28/31 (90.3%) were the WRMSD prevention techniques implemented most frequently. No association was found between the theoretical knowledge and use of stretching prior to or between scanning patients, or the use of ergonomic aids for WRMSD prevention. Conclusion Students were found to have retained ergonomic knowledge, utilising both postural and equipment adjustments during clinical placement. Consistent implementation of WRMSD prevention techniques may reduce students' risk of developing a future WRMSD. Longitudinal research is suggested to ascertain if students continue to implement prevention techniques once qualified.

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Comprehensive Assessment of Health Impacts from Exposure to Nonionizing Radiation for Healthcare Practitioners Working with MRI and Ultrasound

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Grebeneva,

Omarkulov

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Background. It is necessary to monitor the health disorders of healthcare practitioners exposed to a complex of occupational hazards to optimize their activities and substantiation of preventive health measures. The purpose of the study was the hygienic assessment of occupational hazards, analysis of data on self-assessment of the state of health (SASH questionnaire) among healthcare practitioners (MRI diagnostics specialists, ultrasound diagnostics specialists, and ophthalmologists, as a control group) exposed to nonionizing radiation, ultrasound, and noise. Materials and Methods. An analysis of hygienic parameters of the working environment (workplace) and questionnaire data of healthcare practitioners were carried out. The number of illnesses and absences from work, the level of quality of life, the level of depression, and the self-assessment of the state of health were evaluated according to the questionnaire. Results. An analysis of workloads made it possible to rank the severity and intensity of labor. Health disorders (according to the self-assessment of the state of health), the number of absences from work due to illness, an increase in complaints and level of depression, and a decrease in the level of quality of life were corresponded to the severity of labor. It was revealed that healthcare practitioners were exposed to a number of hazards during their work (above the threshold limit value (TLV)), which caused an increase in health disorders. Conclusions. During the organization of workplace ergonomics and implementation of preventive measures directed to maintaining health and early diagnosis of diseases, one should take into account the hygienic indicators of the working environment that exceed TLV, the results of self-assessment of the state of health (complaints) and morbidity of healthcare practitioners, the level of quality of life and the level of depression.

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Assessment of the influence of non-ionizing radiation to the morbidity of MRI and ultrasound diagnostics specialists in Kazakhstan

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Grebeneva

Omarkulov

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The state of health of healthcare practitioners with occupational exposure to a complex of hazards may differ from the state of health of general population and justify the need to develop a number of preventive measures for healthcare practitioners. The purpose of the study was assessment of the prevalence of morbidity among medical specialists (MRI and ultrasound diagnostics). Design: retrospective (2018-2021), nonrandomized. Participants: MRI and ultrasound diagnostics specialists, ophthalmologists (as control). An analysis of data on healthcare practitioners seeking for medical care was done (diagnosis by ICD-10). Morbidity was also compared with general population of the RK. Higher morbidity of healthcare practitioners of the listed above specialties with genitourinary and musculoskeletal systems diseases, eye diseases and oncopathology was revealed. Comparing with ophthalmologists, ultrasound diagnostic specialists had higher morbidity with malignant and benign neoplasms (RR 2.74 and RR 9.58, respectively), MRI specialists had higher morbidity with malignant neoplasms and blood diseases (RR 4.73 and RR 1.89, respectively). The incidence rates of SARS-COV-2 in MRI and ultrasound diagnostic specialists and ophthalmologists exceeded those in the general population of the RK. Identified features of the morbidity of healthcare practitioners should be taken into account in labor ergonomics and organization of preventive and screening measures for diagnosing diseases.

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Musculoskeletal pain amongst Australian sonography students and recent graduates and an evaluation of the use of ergonomic education for prevention

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References 17 publications

Knowledge and use of work‐related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD) prevention techniques in the daily practice of final‐year Australian sonography students: A cross‐sectional study

Knowledge and use of work‐related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD) prevention techniques in the daily practice of final‐year Australian sonography students: A cross‐sectional study

Comprehensive Assessment of Health Impacts from Exposure to Nonionizing Radiation for Healthcare Practitioners Working with MRI and Ultrasound

Assessment of the influence of non-ionizing radiation to the morbidity of MRI and ultrasound diagnostics specialists in Kazakhstan

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