{"title":"Exploring the Relationship Between Sonographers’ Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Occupational Burnout","authors":"J. Bagley, Danielle Amos, Jonathan D. Baldwin","doi":"10.1177/87564793231211325","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are injuries developed through repetitive use or strain. These may lead to an early career-ending injury. Work-related burnout has also been documented among sonographers, but the potential relationship between WRMSDs and burnout has not been well studied. A 43-question survey was sent to sonographers and included questions regarding work culture, presence of WRMSDs, early career-ending injury, and occupational burnout. The Oldenburg Burnout Inventory was used to determine gauge occupational burnout. Of 127 respondents, 64% (n = 81) reported a WRMSD and 76% (n = 96) self-reported occupational burnout. The total burnout score was 3.3 points higher among those reporting a WRMSD, compared with those not reporting. ( P = .0077). Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and occupational burnout were associated conditions among this group of sonographers. Hospital and clinic administrators should listen to employees to identify potential occupational burnout or a WRMSD, prior to either condition resulting in an exit from the profession.","PeriodicalId":45758,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3000,"publicationDate":"2023-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793231211325","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q4","JCRName":"RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are injuries developed through repetitive use or strain. These may lead to an early career-ending injury. Work-related burnout has also been documented among sonographers, but the potential relationship between WRMSDs and burnout has not been well studied. A 43-question survey was sent to sonographers and included questions regarding work culture, presence of WRMSDs, early career-ending injury, and occupational burnout. The Oldenburg Burnout Inventory was used to determine gauge occupational burnout. Of 127 respondents, 64% (n = 81) reported a WRMSD and 76% (n = 96) self-reported occupational burnout. The total burnout score was 3.3 points higher among those reporting a WRMSD, compared with those not reporting. ( P = .0077). Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and occupational burnout were associated conditions among this group of sonographers. Hospital and clinic administrators should listen to employees to identify potential occupational burnout or a WRMSD, prior to either condition resulting in an exit from the profession.
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The Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS) is the official journal of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and publishes peer-reviewed manuscripts aimed at the translational use of ultrasound for diagnosis, intervention, and other clinical applications. The JDMS provides research, clinical, and educational content for all specialties including but not limited to abdominal, women’s health, pediatric, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal sonography. The journal’s scope may also include research on instrumentation, physics, ergonomics, technical advancements, education, and professional issues in the field of sonography. Types of submissions accepted by the JDMS are Original Research, Literature Review, Case Studies, Symposia (related to education, policy, technology, or professional issues), and Letters to the Editor.