Demonstrate the breadth and value of integrating a human factors engineer into a pediatric radiology department. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2023 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2023

Authors: Larsen Ethan, Miranda Schaeubinger Monica, Won James, Sze Raymond, Anupindi Sudha

Keywords: Quality, Safety, Human Factors

Radiologists spend a disproportionate amount of time at their PACS workstations, both in the hospital and at home. While many institutions have deployed basic ergonomic accommodations such as high quality chairs and adjustable desks, they continue to use basic keyboards and mice with minimal supportive technologies. Research in other domains has shown that providing workers with control over their environment can result in improvement in wellness and potential reduction in burnout, along with bolstering productivity. We aim to examine of the benefits relative to costs of giving radiologists control over the types of ergonomic equipment and inclusion of supportive hardware for their work. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2024 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2024

Authors: Larsen Ethan, Jalloul Mohammad, Parmar Sweta, Kaplan Summer, Anupindi Sudha

Keywords: Ergonomics, Human Factors