Musculoskeletal symptoms among radiation technologists in Saudi Arabia: prevalence and causative factors

Shubayr, Nasser; Alashban, Yazeed

doi:10.1177/02841851211004428

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“…Our analysis covered every hospital in the major cities of several provinces. The strengths of this study were that it was conducted at different locations throughout Saudi Arabia and that it had a larger sample size than other studies on Saudi radiologists [ 9 , 15 , 36 ]. Despite these advantages, the current study had certain limitations.…”

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Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Saudi radiologists: a cross-sectional multi-centre study

Alelyani

Gameraddin

Khushayl

et al. 2023

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Background Musculoskeletal disorders are common health problems worldwide. Several factors cause these symptoms, including ergonomics and other individual considerations. Computer users are prone to repetitive strain injuries that increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS). Radiologists are susceptible to developing MSS because they work long hours analysing medical images on computers in an increasingly digitalised field. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of MSS among Saudi radiologists and the associated risk factors. Methods This study was a cross-sectional, non-interventional, self-administered online survey. The study was conducted on 814 Saudi radiologists from various regions in Saudi Arabia. The study's outcome was the presence of MSS in any body region that limited participation in routine activities over the previous 12 months. The results were descriptively examined using binary logistic regression analysis to estimate the odds ratio (OR) of participants who had disabling MSS in the previous 12 months. All university, public, and private radiologists received an online survey containing questions about work surroundings, workload (e.g., spent at a computer workstation), and demographic characteristics. Results The prevalence of MSS among the radiologists was 87.7%. Most of the participants (82%) were younger than 40 years of age. Radiography and computed tomography were the most common imaging modalities that caused MSS (53.4% and 26.8%, respectively). The most common symptoms were neck pain (59.3%) and lower back pain (57.1%). After adjustment, age, years of experience, and part-time employment were significantly associated with increased MSS (OR = .219, 95% CI = .057–.836; OR = .235, 95% CI = 087–.634; and OR = 2.673, 95% CI = 1.434–4.981, respectively). Women were more likely to report MSS than males (OR = 2.12, 95% CI = 1.327–3.377). Conclusions MSS are common among Saudi radiologists, with neck pain and lower back pain being the most frequently reported symptoms. Gender, age, years of experience, type of imaging modality, and employment status were the most common associated risk factors for developing MSS. These findings are vital for the development of interventional plans to reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in clinical radiologists.

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“…In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of MSDs is high, especially among radiologists in the western region, of whom 88.9% have MSDs. In comparison, a prevalence of 85.6% was reported among radiation technologists [ 8 , 9 ]. Radiologists may encounter musculoskeletal complaints more frequently due to increasing workloads [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Saudi radiologists: a cross-sectional multi-centre study

Alelyani

Gameraddin

Khushayl

et al. 2023

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of MSDs is high, especially among radiologists in the western region, of whom 88.9% have MSDs. In comparison, a prevalence of 85.6% was reported among radiation technologists [8,9]. Radiologists may encounter musculoskeletal complaints more frequently due to increasing workloads [10,11].…”

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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Saudi Radiologists: A Cross-Sectional Multi-Centre Study

Alelyani

Gameraddin

Alkhushayl

et al. 2023

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Background Musculoskeletal disorders are common health problems worldwide. Several factors cause these symptoms, including ergonomics and other individual considerations. Computer users are prone to repetitive strain injuries that increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS). Radiologists are susceptible to developing MSS because they work long hours analysing medical images on computers in an increasingly digitalised field. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of MSS among Saudi radiologists and the associated risk factors. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on November 12, 2021, on 814 Saudi radiologists from various regions in Saudi Arabia. It comprised a Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire examination of MSS. The study's primary outcome was the presence of musculoskeletal complaints in any body region that limited participation in routine activities over the previous 12 months. The results were descriptively examined using binary logistic regression analysis to estimate the odds ratio of participants who had disabling musculoskeletal complaints in the previous 12 months. All university, public, and private radiologists received an online survey containing questions about work surroundings, workload (e.g., spent at a computer workstation), and demographic characteristics. Results The prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among the radiologists was 87.7%. Most of the participants (82%) were younger than 40 years of age. Radiography and computed tomography were the most common imaging modalities that caused MSS (53.4% and 26.8%, respectively). The most common symptoms were neck pain (59.3%) and lower back pain (57.1%). After adjustment, age, years of experience, and part-time employment were significantly associated with increased MSS (OR = .219, 95% CI = .057–.836; OR = .235, 95% CI = 087–.634; and OR = 2.673, 95% CI = 1.434–4.981, respectively). Females were more likely to report MSS than males (OR = 2.12, 95% CI = 1.327–3.377). Conclusions MSS are common among Saudi radiologists, with neck pain and lower back pain being the most frequently reported symptoms. Gender, age, years of experience, type of imaging modality, and employment status were the most common associated risk factors for developing MSS. These findings are vital for the development of interventional plans to reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in clinical radiologists.

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Investigation of occupational stress among radiologic technologists in Saudi Arabia using HSE stress indicator tool

Shubayr,

Alashban

2024

Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences

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Musculoskeletal symptoms among radiation technologists in Saudi Arabia: prevalence and causative factors

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Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Saudi radiologists: a cross-sectional multi-centre study

Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Saudi radiologists: a cross-sectional multi-centre study

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Saudi Radiologists: A Cross-Sectional Multi-Centre Study

Investigation of occupational stress among radiologic technologists in Saudi Arabia using HSE stress indicator tool

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