Assessment of the Environmental and Physical Ergonomic Conditions of ORs in Turkey.

Abstract:

:This descriptive, cross-sectional study in hospital ORs in İzmir, Turkey, assessed the environmental and physical ergonomic conditions that may place perioperative personnel at risk for injury or illness. We used an ergonomic conditions and risk factor description form to collect data in 58 ORs in nine different hospitals. We identified that the noise level and general air quality in the ORs were within recommended levels. However, none of the ORs had a surgical smoke evacuation system, pressure-absorbing mats, or special equipment to facilitate patient moving and lifting. Approximately 70% of the ORs had high stools to provide short periods of rest for the surgical personnel. In addition, perioperative personnel did not wear protection to prevent intraoperative radiation exposure. These results indicate that although some environmental factors were within acceptable limits, other physical ergonomic risks were not adequately addressed, thereby placing perioperative staff members at risk for health concerns.

journal_name

AORN J

journal_title

AORN journal

authors

Yasak K,Vural F

doi

10.1002/aorn.12841

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2019-11-01 00:00:00

pages

517-523

issue

5

eissn

0001-2092

issn

1878-0369

journal_volume

110

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