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The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal problems amongst sonographers.
Work. 2017;57(2):211-219
Authors: Al-Rammah TY, Aloufi AS, Algaeed SK, Alogail NS
Summary
BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal problems (WRMSDs) have a major impact on the psychological and bodily operate of the sonographer.
OBJECTIVE: This examine is anxious about discovering the prevalence of WRMSDs amongst sonographers within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and assessing easy methods to enhance future practices and develop tips for secure, pain-free ultrasound departments.
METHODS: A survey was distributed to sonographers working in main hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (n?=?100, 83% response price). The questionnaire targeted on workload and ergonomics, ache existence and historical past, and the extent of the sonographers’ consciousness of prevention measures and finest practices. Moral approval was obtained from an area Institutional Evaluate Board.
RESULTS: Eighty-four p.c of respondents endure from ache they related to their ultrasound follow. The shoulder, again, neck and proper hand have been the principle symptomatic physique areas. Low ranges of consciousness about finest practices and security measures have been revealed. There was a powerful correlation between the diploma of ache suffered and the years of follow, the variety of sufferers scanned per day, and actions in the course of the examination.
CONCLUSION: Implementing requirements and tips for finest ultrasound practices is required to develop higher and safer ultrasound departments in Saudi hospitals for each practitioner.
PMID: 28582950 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]