Research code: 4020697
Ethics code: IR.MUMS.FHMPM.REC.1402.161
1- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences ,seif.gharib@gmail.com
2- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences ,
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Introduction: Treatment groups in hospitals are frequently exposed to harmful ergonomic factors. This study aimed to identify and prioritize comprehensive ergonomic components within three key areas: physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics.
Material and method: This study used a descriptive-analytical approach. A literature review established the theoretical foundation, and a researcher-developed questionnaire was distributed to a panel of experts. Data were analyzed by using SPSS software (version 21) and Excel. For statistical analysis, a value of 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: The study revealed that experts rated physical and cognitive ergonomic components as significantly more important than organizational ergonomics in ergonomics assessment in hospital, with average importance scores of 7.1 and 6.3, respectively. A more in-depth analysis identified posture during work (µ=8.3), anthropometry (µ=7.2), manual load carrying (µ=7), job stress (µ=8), job burnout (µ=7.5), and workload (µ=7.3) as the most critical ergonomic risk factors in hospital. Experts recommended the REBA method for evaluating posture, expert judgment for anthropometry, NIOSH for manual handling, HSE for job stress, Maslach for job burnout, and NASA-TLX for workload assessments.
Conclusion: The results of this study provide a comprehensive road map for improving the ergonomic status in the accreditation system of hospitals. Using the findings of this research, scientific and evidence-based measures can be implemented to improve the ergonomic evaluation and control systems in hospitals.
Material and method: This study used a descriptive-analytical approach. A literature review established the theoretical foundation, and a researcher-developed questionnaire was distributed to a panel of experts. Data were analyzed by using SPSS software (version 21) and Excel. For statistical analysis, a value of 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: The study revealed that experts rated physical and cognitive ergonomic components as significantly more important than organizational ergonomics in ergonomics assessment in hospital, with average importance scores of 7.1 and 6.3, respectively. A more in-depth analysis identified posture during work (µ=8.3), anthropometry (µ=7.2), manual load carrying (µ=7), job stress (µ=8), job burnout (µ=7.5), and workload (µ=7.3) as the most critical ergonomic risk factors in hospital. Experts recommended the REBA method for evaluating posture, expert judgment for anthropometry, NIOSH for manual handling, HSE for job stress, Maslach for job burnout, and NASA-TLX for workload assessments.
Conclusion: The results of this study provide a comprehensive road map for improving the ergonomic status in the accreditation system of hospitals. Using the findings of this research, scientific and evidence-based measures can be implemented to improve the ergonomic evaluation and control systems in hospitals.
Article number: 6
Type of Study: Research Article |
Subject:
Ergonomics
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