Occupational Injury in Medical Imaging and Managing Change - (PPT)

摘要

Occupational injuries among medical imaging personnel, especially sonographers, are increasing. Although the causes are multifactorial, one primary cause is the computerization of the workstation and the resultant static postures. Reducing the risk for injury in this population requires changes in workstation equipment design and set-up, management support, scheduling changes, and worker education. The key to successful injury risk reduction is the willingness of workers to make changes in their work postures. Change can be difficult, especially in a busy work environment, and requires management support and workers' appreciation of how change benefits them. This lecture will present the types of injuries among imaging personnel, the causes for those injuries, and changes that can be implemented to reduce injury risk.