Eunice Onwordi, Alistair Harris, Charlotte Atkinson, Cathy West, Keith Pearce, Jane Hancock, Camelia Demetrescu, Dhrubo Rakhit, Benoy N Shah, Rajdeep Khattar, Jennifer Gorman, Delfin Encarnacion, Guy Lloyd, Sanjeev Bhattacharyya
BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal pain (WRMSP) is increasingly recognised in cardiac ultrasound practice. WRMSP can impact workforce health, productivity and sustainability. We sought to investigate the prevalence, characteristics and clinical impact of WRMSP. METHODS: Prospective electronic survey of 157 echocardiographers in 10 institutions. Data acquired on demographics, experience, working environment/pattern, WRMSP location, severity and pattern, the impact on professional, personal life and career...
March 6, 2024: Echo Research and Practice