2017 Volume 53 Issue Supplement2 Pages S404-S407
This research study aims to identify the present and probable problems of the current ultrasound workstation being used at De La Salle University - Medical Center and provide improvements and recommendation to their current workstation to increase comfort and decrease pain. The current workstation was assessed and evaluated using different ergonomic tools. Data gathered were compared with the ergonomic standards to determine if the current workstation is fit for the radiologic technologists and safe from risks and injuries. The study focused on solving the problem regarding their posture while performing the ultrasound procedure. The RULA scores were 5.43 and 4.86 for the right hand (abdomen and thyroid) and 3.43 for the left hand, which indicates that further investigation and change on the current workstation is needed soon. The Postural Analysis showed that they stretch their wrist 65% of the time, their right elbow not assisted 80% of the time, and they raise their shoulder 81% of the time. While the Nordic questionnaire, focus group discussion, and comfort survey indicated that the participants experienced pain in their body parts specifically their right wrist, right shoulder, arm, and back.
