Abstract

DE SOUZA, C dos S. et al. Riesgos ergonómicos de lesión por esfuerzo repetitivo del personal de enfermería en el hospital. Enferm. glob. [online]. 2011, vol.10, n.23, pp.251-263. ISSN 1695-6141.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1695-61412011000300018.

This study aimed to identify the ergonomic hazards, cumulative trauma disorders to which nursing staff in hospitals are exposed. An exploratory descriptive study was carried out by reviewing the literature and virtual systems Scielo VHL-Bireme from 2001 to 2010. The ergonomic cumulative trauma disorders prevention hazards in the nursing team aims to improve working conditions and awareness of nursing in relation to the prevention of occupational diseases. Three categories emerged from the textual analysis: causes / risk factors for ergonomic injuries, consequences of the risks to workers and risk prevention. Thus, it became clear that among the risks revealed, the organization of work, factors related to environment and overload in the body segments were the main causes of absenteeism, disability pensions and allowances in the nursing team.

Keywords : Occupational health; Occupational risks; Cumulative trauma disorders; Nursing teaming.

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