Collaborating with Mammographers to Address Their Work …
Given the paucity of intervention efforts directed at reducing work-related MSK symptoms in mammographers, a participatory ergonomics process was initiated in order to work with mammographers to attempt to develop interventions to improve their work conditions and thereby reduce their occupational exposure to risk factors for work-related MSK ...
Mammography Positioning Techniques: All Are NOT Created Equal
Whether it be a CXR, foot, ankle, pelvis or complete L-spine, we all position the same way, using the same sequence. Worldwide positioning techniques for general radiology are consistent, reproducible, efficient, proficient and probably most importantly, ergonomically sound.
The seated mammographer: a radical improvement in ergonomics
2008年7月7日 · The poster demonstrates how we evaluated our working practice with the support of ergonomic professionals, in order to reduce high-risk techniques and postures. Our evaluation led to a radical change in the way our mammographers undertake the examination.
Optimizing Ergonomics in Breast Imaging - Oxford Academic
2019年6月3日 · In this article, we describe optimal ergonomics for breast imaging radiologists and discuss additional strategies to mitigate risks from work-related injury and improve overall physical well-being. Breast imaging radiologists spend long hours at workstations and are prone to repetitive stress injuries.
Collaborating with Mammographers to Address Their Work …
2016年1月21日 · Given the limited attention that has been directed towards reducing work-related MSK symptoms in radiographers, a participatory ergonomics process was initiated for the purpose of generating ...
Quality assurance and ergonomics in the mammography department
This article reviews both QA and ergonomics in mammography and explains how they work together to create a safe and healthy environment for radiologic technologists and their patients. QA and quality control requirements in mammography are discussed, along with ergonomic best practices in the mammography setting.
Overall, direct digital mammography units are more ergonomic in design than analogue units. However, the tasks of positioning the breast and taking the exposure remain the same, and both involve high-risk postures that carry a risk of injury.
Collaborating with mammographers to address their work …
2016年4月6日 · In this study, we used a participatory approach to identify needs and opportunities for developing interventions to reduce mammographers’ exposures to risk factors that lead to the development of MSK symptoms.
Participatory Ergonomics Applied to Mammographers' Work
2010年9月1日 · A participatory ergonomics process has been initiated, the aim of which is to work with mammographers to develop interventions that will improve their work conditions and reduce their occupational exposure to risk factors for musculoskeletal discomfort.
Ergonomic strategies to improve radiographers’ posture during ...
2017年6月21日 · The identification of strategies based on the ergonomic principals is essential to improve work interfaces related to equipment manoeuvring and patient positioning. Those strategies can contribute to preventing WRMSDs, reducing the health costs associated with healthcare professionals and patient safety [ 2 , 4 , 5 , 7 ].