Sociotechnical systems analysis in health care: a research agenda
Given the complexity of healthcare and the 'people'nature of healthcare work and delivery,
STSA (Sociotechnical Systems Analysis) research is needed to address the numerous …
STSA (Sociotechnical Systems Analysis) research is needed to address the numerous …
Perioperating nurses and technicians' perceptions of ergonomic risk factors in the surgical environment
A Sheikhzadeh, C Gore, JD Zuckerman, M Nordin - Applied ergonomics, 2009 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to identify the magnitude and characteristics of work-related
musculoskeletal complaints among perioperative nurses and technicians (PNT) and …
musculoskeletal complaints among perioperative nurses and technicians (PNT) and …
Measuring intra-operative interference from distraction and interruption observedin the operating theatre
AN Healey, N Sevdalis, CA Vincent - Ergonomics, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
An observational tool was developed to record distraction and interruption in the operating
theatre during surgery. Observed events were assigned to pre-defined categories and rated …
theatre during surgery. Observed events were assigned to pre-defined categories and rated …
Upper limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders in operating room nurses: a multicenter cross-sectional study
This study aimed to evaluate the association between personal and job characteristics and
the risk of upper limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among operating …
the risk of upper limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among operating …
Safety, performance, and satisfaction outcomes in the operating room: a literature review
A Joseph, S Bayramzadeh, Z Zamani… - … Research & Design …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: This review of empirical literature focuses on the design of operating rooms (ORs)
by investigating the physical environmental features of ORs associated with patient and staff …
by investigating the physical environmental features of ORs associated with patient and staff …
A newly designed ergonomic body support for surgeons
A Albayrak, MA Van Veelen, JF Prins, CJ Snijders… - Surgical …, 2007 - Springer
Background One of the main ergonomic problems during surgical procedures is the
surgeon's awkward body posture, often accompanied by repetitive movements of the upper …
surgeon's awkward body posture, often accompanied by repetitive movements of the upper …
Quantifying intraoperative workloads across the surgical team roles: room for better balance?
Background Surgical performance, provider health, and patient safety can be compromised
when workload demands exceed individual capability on the surgical team. The purpose of …
when workload demands exceed individual capability on the surgical team. The purpose of …
Characterizing exposure to physical risk factors during veterinary surgery with wearable sensors: a pilot study
OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS Veterinarians provide comprehensive health services for
animals, but despite exposure to similar occupational and safety hazards as medical …
animals, but despite exposure to similar occupational and safety hazards as medical …
Best practices in OR suite layout and equipment choices to reduce slips, trips, and falls
G Brogmus, W Leone, L Butler, E Hernandez - AORN journal, 2007 - Elsevier
SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS (STFs) account for about 20% of lost-time injuries for health care
personnel. Although the effect that OR layout and equipment choices have on STF risk has …
personnel. Although the effect that OR layout and equipment choices have on STF risk has …
Operating room design using agent-based simulation to reduce room obstructions
K Taaffe, YB Ferrand, A Khoshkenar… - Health care …, 2023 - Springer
This study seeks to improve the safety of clinical care provided in operating rooms (OR) by
examining how characteristics of both the physical environment and the procedure affect …
examining how characteristics of both the physical environment and the procedure affect …