The impact of a multifaceted ergonomic intervention program on promoting occupational health in community nurses
Auteur G P Y Szeto
Auteur T K T Wong
Auteur R K Y Law
Auteur E W C Lee
Auteur T Lau
Auteur B C L So
Auteur S W Law
Résumé INTRODUCTION: Community nurses are exposed to high physical demands at work resulting in musculoskeletal disorders. The present study examined the short- and long-term benefits of a multifaceted intervention program designed especially for community nurses in Hong Kong. METHODS: Fifty community nurses working in 4 local hospitals participated in the study. All of them underwent an 8-week intervention program consisting of ergonomic training, daily exercise program, equipment modification, computer workstation assessment and typing training. RESULTS: All participants showed significant improvement in musculoskeletal symptoms and functional outcomes comparing pre- and post-intervention results. Significant reduction in symptom score was observed at 1-year follow-up compared to post-intervention. Symptomatic group (n=40) showed more significant changes overall compared to asymptomatic group (n=10). CONCLUSION: Results support the positive benefits, both short- and long-term, of the multifaceted ergonomic intervention programme for community nurses.
Publication Applied ergonomics
Date Nov 12, 2012
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doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2012.10.004
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