Abstract
Article: Sonographer Scanning Practices and Musculoskeletal Injury: Evaluation of an Occupational Health Issue Using the Health Belief Model
Authors: Cynthia L. Peterson, MPH, RT, RDMS, RVT, Kevin D. Evans, PhD, RT(R)(M)(BD), RDMS, RVS, FSDMS, and I. Renee Axiotis, PhD, CHES
Category: Other [OT]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Sonographer Scanning Practices and Musculoskeletal Injury: Evaluation of an Occupational Health Issue Using the Health Belief Model,” you will be able to
Understand factors related to implementation of ergonomic practices by sonographers.
Describe the effect of an educational program on increasing self-efficacy for ergonomic practices.
Define the health belief model as it relates to prevention practices by sonographers.
Which of the following has been associated with the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in sonographers? Portable examinations Repetitive motion Standing for long periods Stressful work environment
Which two anatomic areas are most commonly affected by work-related musculoskeletal disorders in sonographers? Back and neck Legs and feet Shoulder and neck Wrist and hands
Which research design was used to evaluate the research questions in this study? Observational cohort study Pre-experimental, pretest/posttest design Qualitative case study Randomized controlled trial
Following the educational intervention, use of which of the following ergonomic practices was noted to have increased significantly based on participant report? Adjustable keyboards Height adjustable chairs Height adjustable stretchers Preprogrammed image annotations
What do the authors identify as a potentially more effective way to increase self-efficacy for ergonomic practices than what was used in this study? Active learning for exercises Hands-on training for ergonomic scanning practices Passive learning using videos Review of case studies
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