Document ID (ISN) | 109892 |
CIS number |
09-954 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0003-6870 - Applied Ergonomics |
Year |
2009 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Sheikhzadeh A., Gore C., Zuckerman J.D., Nordin M. |
Title |
Perioperating nurses and technicians' perceptions of ergonomic risk factors in the surgical environment |
Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2009, Vol.40, No.5, p.833-839. Illus. 27 ref. |
Abstract |
The aim of this study was to identify the magnitude and characteristics of work-related musculoskeletal complaints among perioperative nurses and technicians (PNT) and to determine the associated ergonomic risk factors in the operating room (OR) environment based on self-reports and focus group discussions. The 50 PNTs who participated in the study completed a self-report survey for musculoskeletal symptoms, the Job Description Questionnaire and the Psychometric Evaluation Questionnaire, and participated in focus groups to discuss potential OR ergonomic risk factors. The results of the study demonstrated a high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among PNTs, with lower back pain being the most prevalent (84%) complaint, followed by ankle/foot (74%) and shoulder (74%) pain. The two former MSDs were also found to be the main causes of absenteeism from work. Participants suggested simple ergonomic and engineering solutions that could be adopted to improve their work environment. |
Descriptors (primary) |
musculoskeletal diseases; risk factors; nursing personnel; operating theatres |
Descriptors (secondary) |
subjective assessment; frequency rates; ergonomics |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics Industries and occupations
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Browse category(ies) |
Health care services Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
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