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  • Occupational Health
  • Ergonomics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Workplace practices like poor posture and repetitive motions contribute to musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Healthcare professionals face high risks due to demanding work, leading to predispositions for these injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an ergonomic intervention program using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.
  • To enhance awareness and adoption of ergonomic practices among healthcare professionals to reduce musculoskeletal injury risks.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
  • Utilized multimedia tools including videos, songs, and posters for disseminating ergonomic information.
  • Conducted pre- and post-intervention assessments to measure knowledge and practice changes.

Main Results:

  • Awareness of posture-related musculoskeletal disorders increased from 85% to 100%.
  • Knowledge of the 20-20-20 rule reached 100% post-intervention, up from 49%.
  • Adoption of ergonomic practices rose from 34% to 88% following the awareness campaign.

Conclusions:

  • A structured training program using the PDCA cycle effectively enhances ergonomic practices.
  • Multimedia interventions significantly improve participants' ergonomic knowledge and application.
  • Sustained, regular education is crucial for long-term improvements in ergonomic practices and injury reduction.