Presentation
32. Assessment of the Ergonomic Exposures for Home Healthcare Workers in the United Kingdom
SessionPoster Session 1
DescriptionHome healthcare is the fastest-growing industry due to the aging population, improvement in treatments of complex diseases, and wanting to be at home (BLS, 2024). Home healthcare workers must endure numerous ergonomic exposures throughout a typical day. Each home is a unique work environment with different exposures poor lighting, uncomfortable and cramped workspaces, awkward work positions, cluttered or unclean environments, distractions from others in the home, unfamiliar surroundings, presence of small children and pets, working alone, and potential for violence (Hittle et al., 2016). The homes in the United Kingdom have unique exposures due to the healthcare system and design of the homes multi-floors, smaller condensed rooms, and limited ventilation, the purpose of this study was to investigate the ergonomic exposures for home healthcare workers in the homes of the United Kingdom. It will be important to identify whether there are differences between nurses and nursing aides concerning ergonomic exposures.
Event Type
Poster
TimeWednesday, September 11th5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
LocationMcArthur Ballroom
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