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Author(s) -
Lasitha Abeysundara,
R Soffair,
S Setty,
P. D. Brooks,
Christine Chung,
Boyne Bellew,
Joel L. Cohen,
Kevin Cheung,
S Washington,
S. Bishop,
S Rouane,
Katie Ellen Foy,
Patricia S. Walker,
E Millar,
P Howells,
Kerrie Aldridge,
Jeffrey V. Turner,
Olga Tucker,
Rachel Dancer,
David Thickett,
R Ayuningtyas,
Sung Hock Chew,
P Kok,
Edwin Seet,
Lian Kah Ti
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/anae.13789
Subject(s) - medicine
Awkward body postures and the progressive accumulation of muscle fatigue are known risk factors for the development of injury, with most work-related musculoskeletal disorders developing over time [1]. Work-related disorders can develop while carrying out normal physical work activities and are associated with fixed or constrained body positions and continual repetition of movements [1]. Heavy workloads on the maternity unit often require staff to perform physically demanding activities under pressure and adopt suboptimal postures. Simple ergonomic intervention such as providing suitable adjustable seating and the appropriate layout of equipment can reduce injuries, reduce sickness absence and improve productivity [2]