An Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Discomfort Experienced by Radiographers Performing Mammography

ISBN 1 871997 52 6

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.

A G Gale, J May. Applied Vision Research Unit, University of Derby. NHSBSP Publication No 36. Published October 1997.

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