Ergonomics for the placement of computers on a nursing unit.

The use of computers by nurses in the hospital setting has not received much examination in nursing research. The current guidelines for the configuration of computers are generally appropriate for a desk-bound office worker. An examination of computer use in an acute care environment leads to sever...

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Publicado en:Online Journal of Nursing Informatics Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. 4 - 5
Autores principales: Elkind EC, Finley MJ, Narloch RJ
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: HIMSS Foundation Oct2008
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Sumario:The use of computers by nurses in the hospital setting has not received much examination in nursing research. The current guidelines for the configuration of computers are generally appropriate for a desk-bound office worker. An examination of computer use in an acute care environment leads to several ergonomic considerations that should be kept in mind when choosing how to implement computers.