Applying ergonomics to nurse computer workstations: review and recommendations.

Nursing is associated with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders from patient handling, and nurses are at high risk for developing cumulative trauma disorders, which can result from computer usage. Although there are many benefits to using computers in the workplace, nurses need to incorporate erg...

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Publicado en:CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing Vol. 21; no. 3; pp. 150 - 158
Autores principales: Nielsen K, Trinkoff A
Formato: review tables/charts website Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins May/Jun2003
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          Computer Terminals
          Equipment Design Standards
          Ergonomics
          Ergonomics Standards
          Furniture Design Standards
          Nurses
          Nursing Staff, Hospital
          Occupational Health Standards
          User-Computer Interface
          Work Environment Standards
          Cumulative Trauma Disorders Prevention and Control
          Hospital Design and Construction
          Keyboards
          Occupational-Related Injuries Prevention and Control
          United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration
      ab: Nursing is associated with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders from patient handling, and nurses are at high risk for developing cumulative trauma disorders, which can result from computer usage. Although there are many benefits to using computers in the workplace, nurses need to incorporate ergonomic factors into work settings to promote safe workplace environments. This article reviews recent literature about computer workstation ergonomics, discusses related policies, and makes recommendations about computer workstation design and related research in nursing workplace settings.
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