Enable Me Cites New Research by Siemens Healthineers Concluding Job-Related Physical Stresses and Strains for Radiologists Are Resulting in More Turnover and Fewer Entering the Profession
May 01 2024 - 10:01AM
Business Wire
Enable Me, a VELA Medical company, today cited major new
research by Siemens Healthineers entitled, “The future of
Mammography: 4 critical challenges,” which cites poor workplace
ergonomics and physical stress and strains as among the chief
reasons for high radiologist turnover and fewer graduates entering
the profession.
The four critical challenges examined in the report include:
- Expand high-quality 3D mammography screening
- Limit inconclusive results and improve accuracy
- Reduce dose exposure
- Improve ergonomics/staff satisfaction amidst ongoing staff
shortages
“We have known from previous research and testimonials from
radiologists we have interviewed that safe seated mammography for
patient exams can address two of those four critical challenges,”
said Mike Laky, president of Enable Me, a national leader in safe
seated mammography technology.
“Using a clinically designed, wheeled and height-adjustable
appliance with a push bar such as the VELA Mammography Chair allows
the technologist to comfortably roll the patient into place without
having to put physical pressure on her upper torso or the
technologist’s wrist, elbow, shoulder and back,“ Laky explained.
“And because the patient is safely seated and stable, image
accuracy can be improved.”
The Siemens researchers, based in Germany, wrote that turnover
in the radiology profession is estimated at 17.5% annually.
“Administrators must confront the scarcity of qualified personnel
alongside the growing demand for breast cancer screening services.
To maintain satisfaction of existing staff, they should also look
for ways to limit workforce injuries and make work easier to
improve efficiencies.”
They found that an alarming 60% of female technologists suffer
from physical strain and repetitive workplace injuries often
attributed to difficulties in accommodating individual patient
needs.
Click here for a link to download the Siemens report.
MORE RESEARCH FINDINGS
A 2018 study by Nottingham University Hospitals in England
concluded: “Conventional mammography technique requires the
mammographer to move into awkward and strenuous positions with the
patients standing throughout the procedure. The study reported that
repetitive movements adopted by the mammographer have been
associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders, resulting
in long-term sickness.
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