Ergonomics in gynecologists' daily practice: A nationwide survey in The Netherlands
| العنوان: | Ergonomics in gynecologists' daily practice: A nationwide survey in The Netherlands |
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| المؤلفون: | M. Formanoy, Judith A.F. Huirne, Celine Radder, Theodoor E. Nieboer, Chantal C. J. Alleblas, Reinier Könemann |
| المساهمون: | Obstetrics and gynaecology, EMGO - Quality of care |
| المصدر: | Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, 55(4), 841-848. IOS Press Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, 55, 841-848 Alleblas, C C J, Formanoy, M A G, Onemann, R K, Radder, C M, Huirne, J A & Nieboer, T E 2016, ' Ergonomics in gynecologists' daily practice: A nationwide survey in The Netherlands ', Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, vol. 55, no. 4, pp. 841-848 . https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-162451 Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, 55, 4, pp. 841-848 Work, 4, 55, 841-848 |
| سنة النشر: | 2016 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Adult, Male, medicine.medical_specialty, Posture, Health care, physical work, Nationwide survey, Multiple risk factors, Musculoskeletal disorders, Healthcare improvement science Radboud Institute for Health Sciences [Radboudumc 18], Workplace ergonomics, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, Obstetrics and gynaecology, Life, Risk Factors, Daily practice, Surveys and Questionnaires, Medicine, Humans, 030212 general & internal medicine, Workplace, Netherlands, Response rate (survey), business.industry, Rehabilitation, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Work and Employment, Human factors and ergonomics, Middle Aged, SP - Sustainable Productivity and Employability, Work organization, Occupational Diseases, Gynecology, 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis, Physical therapy, Female, Ergonomics, ELSS - Earth, Life and Social Sciences, business, Healthy Living, Abdominal surgery |
| الوصف: | Item does not contain fulltext BACKGROUND: Gynecologists are exposed to multiple risk factors for developing physical complaints. To enhance the workplace ergonomics in gynecological practice, a more detailed insight about job content and associated demands is necessary to subsequently decrease the exposure to risk factors. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of physical complaints and the presence of ergonomic constraints in Dutch gynecological practice. METHODS: A questionnaire was distributed among the 1200 members of the Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology. It consisted of 52 Dutch questions derived from the validated Dutch Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 227 respondents completed the questionnaire (response rate 18.9%). Overall, 99.5% of the respondents rated their health status as reasonable or good. However, the twelve-month prevalence of physical complaints in one or more body part was 89.4%. Sustained adverse body postures were particularly reported for performing abdominal, and endoscopic surgery, and for assisting in vaginal surgery. Limited workspace, instruments, and patient size were reported by more than 60% of the respondents as constraints for adopting a neutral body posture during vaginal, endoscopic and abdominal surgery respectively. CONCLUSION: The results emphasize the necessity of enhancing ergonomics in gynecological practice. Better ergonomic circumstances will most likely benefit both the health of the gynecologists as well as the quality of surgical care. |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 1051-9815 |
| URL الوصول: | https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::72f28c8dae505dc0c71332bd0feaca73 https://research.vumc.nl/en/publications/2bf130be-e283-47d0-a5aa-7ad4c20d5239 |
| حقوق: | OPEN |
| رقم الأكسشن: | edsair.doi.dedup.....72f28c8dae505dc0c71332bd0feaca73 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | OpenAIRE |
| تدمد: | 10519815 |
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