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Ergonomic endoscopy – Fundamentals of ergonomics and interventions for endoscopy‐related musculoskeletal disorders

Digestive Endoscopy
Recently, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among endoscopists have attracted considerable attention. MSDs are caused by prolonged static postures, forceful manual exertions, and repetitive twisting maneuvers. Basic knowledge of ergonomics is useful for improving the posture, movements, and work environment of endoscopists, as well as developing ...
Ippei Matsuzaki, Takeshi Ebara, Yasuki Hori, Shoko Ono, Yousuke Nakai, Kazuki Hayashi, Mafu Tsunemi, Mitsuhiro Fujishiro   +7 more
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Ergonomic intervention for employed persons with rheumatic conditions

Work, 2013
Prior articles in this series on employment and arthritis have documented the major impact arthritis and other rheumatic conditions have on employment. As expected, physically demanding job tasks, including hand use, are substantial risk factors for work limitation. Computer use has been increasing.
Saralynn J, Allaire, Catherine L, Backman, Rawan, Alheresh, Nancy A, Baker   +3 more
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Effect of an Ergonomics Intervention on Workstations of Microscope Workers

American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2008
OBJECTIVE. This study evaluated the effect of an occupational therapy ergonomics intervention on the workstation design and body positioning of microscope workers at a fiber optics facility. METHOD.
Amy R, Darragh, Heather, Harrison, Sabrina, Kenny   +2 more
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An electromyographic analysis of an ergonomic intervention with the jackleg drill

Applied Ergonomics, 1990
The jackleg drill is involved in more accidents than any other hand tool used in the underground metal/non-metal mining industries. A significant portion of these accidents are exertion injuries to the trunk. The experiments described in this paper were developed as a result of previous task and biomechanical analyses evaluating the operation of the ...
S A, Lavender, W S, Marras
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Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomic Interventions

Journal of Ergonomics, 2015
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are impairments of body structures such as muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves, bones or a localised blood circulation system caused or aggravated primarily by the performance of work and by the effects of the immediate environment where the work is carried out [1].
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An investigation of ergonomic interventions in dental hygiene work

Applied Ergonomics, 2002
Alternative methods for viewing teeth while performing simulated dental procedures were investigated. The methods allowed participants to assume postures requiring less neck flexion than the standard direct view. One alternative used a video camera and monitor to view the mouth, the other incorporated 90 degrees prism glasses.
Christy A, Smith, Carolyn M, Sommerich, Gary A, Mirka, Mary C, George   +3 more
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An Effective Office Ergonomic Assessment and Intervention Program

AAOHN Journal, 2009
A significant portion of U.S. employees are office based and their work is sedentary. Office ergonomics is relevant to this population of employees to minimize the deleterious effects of static or sustained postures. Occupational health nurses currently conduct ergonomic assessments and provide interventions to decrease physical stressors. This article
Frances, Childre, Bradley, Koehl
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Visual ergonomics interventions in mail sorting facilities

WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 2012
This study was performed between 2004 and 2011 at mail sorting facilities in Sweden. During this time, different interventions were performed. The first was a lighting intervention that had a positive impact on the postal workers, especially those with eyestrain.
H, Hemphälä, G-Å, Hansson, C, Dahlqvist, J, Eklund   +3 more
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Participatory ergonomics as a return‐to‐work intervention: A future challenge?

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2003
AbstractBackgroundParticipatory ergonomics (PE) are often applied for prevention of low back pain (LBP). In this pilot‐study, a PE‐program is applied to the disability management of workers sick listed due to LBP.MethodsThe process, implementation, satisfaction, and barriers for implementation concerning the PE‐program were analyzed quantitatively and ...
Anema, J. R., Steenstra, I. A., Urlings, I. J., Bongers, P. M., de Vroome, E. M., van Mechelen, W.   +5 more
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What do the different ergonomic interventions accomplish in the workplace? A systematic review

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2022
Hassan Khotanlou, Mohammad Babamiri, Mohammad Sadegh Sohrabi   +2 more
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