ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS OF HOSPITAL WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT: THE CASE OF A PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN DUZCE
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With this study, it was aimed to investigate the ergonomics of the furniture used for the employees in a public hospital in Düzce. With the data obtained and interpreted for this purpose, it was possible to use the furniture used by the hospital staff more ergonomically. Within the scope of the study, 242 employees, consisting of nurses, midwives, health officers and employees working in polyclinics, were reached by face-to-face interview method and data were obtained. As a result of the statistical evaluation of the data obtained, it was determined that 26.4% of the participants did not have any knowledge about ergonomic working conditions, and 45% had partial knowledge. The situation that the participants are most satisfied with regarding the ergonomic designs of the work areas is the presence of sufficient amount of antiseptic and disinfectant substances where deemed necessary. In addition, the participants are pleased with the existence of the necessary compartments to ensure privacy, the regular cleaning of the work areas, and the adequate lighting of the work areas. It has been determined that the participants are least disturbed by whether the electrical cables are collected safely, whether the seats are suitable or not, and whether the office temperature is appropriate. Within the scope of the study, it was observed that the most basic health problem experienced by the employees depending on their working environment was the feeling of general fatigue and exhaustion, followed by low back and back pain and stress.
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