Prolonged Standing in the OR: A Dutch Research Study

ABSTRACT • PROLONGED STANDING is considered to be an occupational risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders. This cross-sectional, multicenter study examined whether Dutch perioperative personnel exceeded ergonomic guidelines for standing in the workplace (ie, not more than one hour of continuous st...

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Published in:AORN journal 2007-09, Vol.86 (3), p.399-414
Main Authors: Meijsen, Paul, Knibbe, Hanneke J.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Cross-Sectional Studies
Ergonomics
Health aspects
Hospitals
Humans
Medical personnel
Multicenter Studies as Topic
Musculoskeletal diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases - prevention & control
Netherlands
Nursing
Occupational Health
Operating Room Technicians
Operating Rooms
Perianesthesia
Posture
Risk Factors
Standing position
Stress
Surgery
Time Factors
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Summary:ABSTRACT • PROLONGED STANDING is considered to be an occupational risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders. This cross-sectional, multicenter study examined whether Dutch perioperative personnel exceeded ergonomic guidelines for standing in the workplace (ie, not more than one hour of continuous standing and not more than four hours of standing in total per day). • PERIOPERATIVE PERSONNEL in 16 hospitals recorded their standing times on a daily basis. The average standing time in the OR was 2.5 hours per work day; however, participants exceeded the ergonomic guidelines on two out of three work days. • A REDUCTION IN THE SOURCE of the strain is considered to be the most effective way to prevent occupational health problems. Taking “microbreaks” to relax or move and job duty rotation could help reduce excessive physical stress.
ISSN:0001-2092
1878-0369
DOI:10.1016/j.aorn.2007.08.007