Ergonomics in medical science
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Orthopedics - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Ergonomics is the study (or science) of the interaction between humans and their working environment. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are an increasing health problem in workplaces. This study was aimed to assess the distribution and pattern of musculoskeletal disorders affecting health care professionals. Material and Method: This was a survey based observational study, conducted among 132 healthcare professionals of various clinical departments of a tertiary health-care hospital, Government Medical College and Hospital Nagpur. The data was collected on Sample Health Survey asgiven by Canadian Centre for occupational Health and safety. The questionnaire included 46 questions pertaining to Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) and its impact on profession life. Results: We concluded that Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) among medical professionals it was found that 95.5% of individuals working more than 48 hours/week were suffering from some sort of musculoskeletal problems. Low back pain followed by neck pain and foot pain were more common in these individuals.We also found that after shift pain/discomfort, even after taking a week off from work pain/discomfort remained same or decreased, due to ain/discomfort they had taken time off from work, the pain and discomfort interfered life outside work was interfered and individuals had stopped enjoying life outside and even its impact on sleep. Ergonomic strategies should be applied to adapt the workplace to the worker - not vice versa. Conclusion: More than 95% of medical professional are suffering from some ailments. Ergonomics is way to design tool, equipments, work station and task to fit the job to the workers and not the workers to the job.Ergonomic strategies should be applied to adapt the workplace to the worker - not vice versa.
Authors and Affiliations
Satyajeet Jagtap, Siddharth Gupta, Avinash Turankar, Tania Barla
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