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Evaluation of Invisible Physical and Mental Exertion from CT Scan Operation in Saudi Arabian Hospitals

Year: 2019

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Advancement in science and technology has increased work exertion tremendously. Many researchers and professionals have noted the importance of work exertion in correlation with the work environment. However, there is no mention of the principle of invisible exertion correlated with the current advancement of science and technology. This paper evaluates the invisible physical and mental exertion for CT scan technicians. Fifty-seven CT scan technicians were surveyed to determine the extent of their invisible physical and mental exertion. The overwhelming majority of technicians reported significant exertion while operating the CT scan. The invisible physical and mental exertion occurred differently in accordance with demographic characteristics. Gender is a significant factor, where male technicians reported more physical invisible exertion than female technicians. The invisible physical exertion occurred more than invisible mental exertion.

Source: International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT)

DOI: 10.1109/codit.2019.8820705

Authors: Saad Aldoihi, Omar Hammami

Institutions: École Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées, École Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées Paris

Language: English

Topic: Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Subfield: Human Factors and Ergonomics

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2963072246

FWCI: 0.858

Cites: 15

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10