Open AccessNon-radiation occupational hazards and health issues faced by radiologists – A cross-sectional study of Indian radiologists
Author(s) -
Ameya Shirish Kawthalkar,
Rachel A Sequeira,
Supreeta Arya,
Akshay D. Baheti
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of radiology and imaging - new series/indian journal of radiology and imaging/indian journal of radiology and imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0971-3026
pISSN - 0970-2016
DOI - 10.4103/ijri.ijri_403_18
Subject(s) - medicine , cross sectional study , environmental health , family medicine , medical physics , pathology
Radiologists as a group face unique occupational health hazards among which musculoskeletal injuries, chronic eye strain, and others are yet to receive adequate attention. Constant mental strain due to demanding turnaround times and work pressures may lead to burnout and depression. These combine to decrease overall work satisfaction and productivity.