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¹Kelly Daniels is an occupational therapist at Select Physical Therapy in Brandon, Fla. Kara Mihalic is an occupational therapist at Integrative Pediatric Therapy at Varina, N.C. Kristin Valdes is an associate professor at Gannon University in Ruskin, Fla.

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Nurses experience pain and discomfort using both seated and standing computer workstations. This study investigated the risks of musculoskeletal disorders associated with these nursing workstation designs.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Ergonomics
Nursing Practice

Background:

Nurses perform physically demanding tasks and also utilize computer workstations.
Both seated and standing workstation designs are employed in nursing environments.
Understanding the ergonomic implications of workstation choice is crucial for nurse well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare self-reported pain and discomfort between seated and standing computer workstations used by nurses.
To assess the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders related to different workstation designs in nursing.

Main Methods:

A study was conducted to examine nurses' experiences with computer workstations.
Data collection involved self-reported pain and discomfort levels.
The study focused on two workstation designs: seated and standing.

Main Results:

Nurses reported varying levels of pain and discomfort across both workstation types.
The findings provide insights into the ergonomic challenges faced by nurses at computer workstations.
Further analysis is needed to quantify the specific risks of musculoskeletal disorders.

Conclusions:

Both seated and standing computer workstations present ergonomic challenges for nurses.
Identifying and mitigating risks associated with workstation design is essential for preventing musculoskeletal disorders in nursing.
Optimizing workstation design can improve nurse comfort and reduce the incidence of work-related musculoskeletal issues.