Perioperating nurses and technicians’ perceptions of ergonomic risk factors in the surgical environment.
December 2, 2008 by admin
Perioperating nurses and technicians’ perceptions of ergonomic risk factors in the surgical environment.
Authors: Sheikhzadeh A, Gore C, Zuckerman JD, Nordin M The aim of this study was to identify the magnitude and characteristics of work-related musculoskeletal complaints among perioperative nurses and technicians (PNT) and determine the associated ergonomic risk factors in the operating room (OR) environment based on self-report and focus group discussion. The 50 PNTs who participated in the study completed a self-report survey for musculoskeletal symptoms, Job Description Questionnaire, and 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 (WMSD) among PNTs, with lower back pain the most prevalent (84%) complaint, follo…
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