Abstract
Abstract
Background
The aim of this pilot study was to analyze postures during the work of neurologists with respect to their occupational activities.
Methods
A total data material of 64.8 h (3885.74 min) of nine (three m/six f) neurologists (assistant physicians) was collected. Kinematic data were collected using the CUELA system (electro-goniometry). In addition, the occupational tasks performed on-site were subject to a detailed objective activity analysis. All activities were assigned to the categories “Office activities” (I), “Measures on patients” (II) and “Other activities” (III). The angle values of each body region (evaluation parameters) were evaluated according to ergonomic ISO standards.
Results
Only 3.4% of the working hours were spent with (II), while 50.8% of time was spent with (I) and 45.8% with (III). All tasks of category (II) revealed an increased ergonomic risk to the head, neck, trunk and back areas. During category (I) especially neck and back movements in the sagittal plane showed higher ergonomic risk levels.
Conclusion
Despite frequently performed awkward body positions in (II), the ergonomic risk is considered as rather low, since the percentage time share totaled only 3.4%. As a result, “Office activities” have been detected as high predictor to cause stress load on the musculoskeletal system in the daily work of neurologists.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Safety Research,Toxicology
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