Abstract
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Identify the prevalence of work related discomfort.
Describe work systems factors associated with work related discomfort.
Recognize the need for organizational support.
An estimated 100,000 ultrasonography users were asked to___________. Write a report on their work environment Complete an online questionnaire through an email campaign Do onsite interviews with OSHA Organize workplace health services
What percentage of ultrasound users reported musculoskeletal discomfort? 86% 100% 75% 25%
Commonly recommended policies and procedures for ergonomics include: Flexible schedules Liberal time off for staff Adjustable equipment and minimizing interruptions Early retirement
One of the goals of the Grand Challenge was to: Determine who had the greatest levels of complaint Improve ultrasound user effectiveness Find alternatives to the use of ultrasound Document health over time of ultrasound users
An understanding of how to support worker health includes: Knowing every employee’s medical records Identifying who needs early retirement Complex intersections between worker, work, and workplace factors Knowing when to replace ultrasound users
Data was obtained for the survey research project from: Individuals who agreed to voluntary participation From workplace injury reports From ultrasound equipment manufacturers From direct observation of workflow
Although distributed by organizations, the study was conducted by: Small support groups Employee driven groups Independent university researchers Corporate sponsors
In order to ensure relevance, respondents were: Given a series of scripted statements to choose from Excluded if they were not working Given parameters with which to report Selected from a randomized pool of individuals
To allow for a broader description of ultrasound users’ physical health and work factors, _____________. Close-ended questions were developed Free text was utilized Multiple choice questions were utilized Limits were placed on descriptions during questions
Two broad questions were included in the survey to describe respondents: External and internal environments Clinical vs veterinary environments Educational vs practice environments Working vs non-working environments
In the initial questionnaire, it was important to understand: The experience of the worker The quality of the equipment The number of procedures performed The adjustability and ergonomic features of the ultrasound equipment
The Alliance identified ___________ as a critical outcome of focus. Musculoskeletal discomfort Optimal workflow Maximum and minimum number of procedures The optimum number of breaks and work shifts
An important factor in the mitigation of work related musculoskeletal discomfort is: Having completed sonography related ergonomics training Prescriptions for NSAIDS Limiting the length of a workday Only using the most expensive ultrasound equipment
As a manifestation of work related discomfort, one quarter of respondents reported: Hand pain Knee discomfort Visual discomfort and headaches Back pain
The findings of the study highlight the need for: An increase in staffing Upgraded equipment for staff More collaboration at the organizational level with management and ultrasound users Additional disciplinary measures to correct staff behavior