Ergonomics in radiology: Preventing radiologist burnout

Abstract

Burnout is a global health problem affecting physicians across all medical specialties and Radiologists experience higher than average rates of burnout. With advance in information technologies, Radiologists are accepting and adopting filmless environment efficiently. However, the importance of optimizing workplace ergonomics has received little attention. The ergonomic design of any radiology facility has extremely important to optimizing work performance, comfort and wellbeing of radiologist, and can reducing burnout in radiologist. The main objective of this article is to provide an overview of radiologist burnout and we will review the different areas of ergonomics in radiology promoting health and wellness for radiologist.