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Prevalence, characteristics, consequences, and awareness of work-related musculoskeletal pain among cardiac sonographers compared with other healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study.

Lamia Al Saikhan
Published in: PloS one (2023)
WRMSP was more frequent and more severe in cardiac sonographers than in controls and adversely impacted their daily, social, and work-related activities, and future employment plans. Despite high awareness of WRMSP and its potential risks, cardiac sonographers infrequently utilised recommended preventative ergonomic measures and had insufficient ergonomic work environment and support from employers.
Keyphrases
  • left ventricular
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • risk factors
  • mental health
  • pain management
  • early onset
  • health insurance
  • spinal cord injury
  • human health