The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among British Columbia sonographers (original) (raw)

Applied Ergonomics, 2002

Abstract

A survey (n=211, 92% response rate) was carried out to determine baseline prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and identify related biomechanical, psychosocial, work organization and demographic factors among the population of sonographers in British Columbia, Canada. Ninety-one percent of respondents reported musculoskeletal pain or discomfort that they associated with the work tasks of scanning. Almost half reported frequent and severe symptoms.

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