Ergonomics: an important factor in the operating room.
J Perioper Pract
; 26(7-8): 174-178, 2016 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29328758
ABSTRACT
There is a mutual interaction between health and the workplace. Health affects the capacity to work and working conditions affect a worker's health. Operating rooms (ORs) are stressful, complex settings in which there are ergonomic risk factors, such as lifting/moving heavy equipment. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) can arise due to unhealthy ergonomic conditions. Our study showed that nurses had been absent from work and/or retired early due to WRMSDs. Good ergonomic conditions in ORs increase nurses' occupational health and safety, their job satisfaction and performance. These factors contribute to patient care outcomes in a positive way.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
J Perioper Pract
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turquía
Publication country:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM