NHSBSP 36 (ARCHIVED)

An evaluation of musculoskeletal discomfort experienced by radiographers performing mammography

Published October 1997 | ISBN 1 87199 752 6 | Archived

The aim of this study was to establish whether breast screening radiographers experienced any problems of musculoskeletal discomfort, and if so the nature and extent of these problems. The study then was further extended to investigate and determine possible occupational, casual or contributory factors, and to suggest recommendations to help alleviate any discomfort.

To investigate this problem five main approaches were undertaken. These consisted of; a national survey, an observational study, the comparison of the physical measurements of the mammography units with anthropometric data, a detailed task analysis, and a body mapping study.