Effect of Invisible Exertions on Computed Tomography Radiologists in Saudi Hospitals

Abstract

Current radiology practices face extreme pressure on available resources with demands of multi-dimensional requirements. Technicians are at the center of a constant drive for optimal productivity and optimization with the minimal possible resources. This paper evaluates the invisible physical and mental exertions resulting from operating computed tomography (CT) scans by fifty-seven technicians surveyed following current radiology practices. Demographic characteristics were reviewed to evaluate differences across the study variables based on gender, level of education, years of experience, and working sector. Index Terms-invisible exertions, Evaluation of invisible exertion, CT scan invisible exertion, CT scan overload effects

Usability Evaluation and Assessment of Computed Tomography Scan

“…It was evident that radiologists seek minimal effort to divert invisible physical exertion after a certain operational time. Thus, radiologists maneuver the CT scan testing process so that they can avoid roving back and forth between the CT scan and the control room [12].…”