A new planning guide addresses radiology reading room design, offering design information with hopes to reduce repetitive strain injuries among radiologists, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management magazine.

The guide provides practical, educational guidance for architects, designers, facilities planners and clinical departmental leaders involved in the design and renovation of medical imaging reading-room environments, by summarizing the best practices that meet the unique needs of medical imaging departments, the article said.

The factors that constitute good reading-room design and siting are defined. The guide emphasizes how to employ good ergonomic principles to eliminate the repetitive-motion injuries that often affect physician health.

The guide also helps to determine the proper reading room location to enhance communication between radiologists and the clinicians they serve.

Read the article.