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Professional footwear evaluation for clinical nurses.

Min-Chi Chiu1, Mao-Jiun J Wang

  • 1Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, National Tsing Hua University. 101, Section 2 Kuang Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, ROC.

Applied Ergonomics
|June 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Clinical nurses experience high rates of lower extremity discomfort. Comfortable nursing shoes with specific features and compression hosiery can significantly reduce pain and improve comfort during long shifts.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Biomechanics
  • Ergonomics

Background:

  • Nursing professionals report higher rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) compared to other occupations.
  • Prolonged standing and walking in nursing duties contribute to lower extremity problems.
  • Comfortable footwear is crucial for mitigating discomfort in clinical nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate nursing footwear features for optimal support.
  • Assess the impact of compression hosiery on lower extremity comfort.
  • Identify biomechanical, physiological, and psychophysical responses to footwear and hosiery.

Main Methods:

  • Field observations to gather job demand data (walking speed, activity ratios).
  • Experimental evaluation of nursing footwear and compression hosiery.

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  • Measurements included electromyography (EMG), joint range of motion (ROM), foot pressure, ground reaction force (GRF), and subjective discomfort ratings.

    • Main Results:

    • Optimal nursing shoe features include a footbed with arch support, 1.5 cm EVA material in the metatarsal zone, and a heel height of 1.8–3.6 cm.
    • These features minimize foot pressure, impact force, and enhance shin/ankle comfort.
    • Compression hosiery effectively alleviates lower body and foot discomfort.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific footwear design elements are vital for nursing shoe support and comfort.
    • Compression hosiery is a recommended intervention for reducing lower extremity discomfort in nurses.
    • Addressing footwear and hosiery can improve the well-being of nursing professionals.