Why the study?
Positioning or repositioning patients on the OR bed poses a high risk for musculoskeletal disorders in perioperative personnel, necessitating safe handling guidelines.
Population
Perioperative personnel and patients in the operating room
Comparison
Use of AORN Ergonomic Tool 2 guidelines vs no standardized ergonomic guidelines
Design
Guideline review
Authors
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Supports immediate adoption of these positioning protocols to reduce perioperative staff musculoskeletal injuries; extends Level 1 AORN guidelines for ergonomic safety.
The AORN Ergonomic Tool 2 provides guidelines to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries among perioperative personnel when positioning patients on the OR bed.
Waters et al. (2011) conducted a review in Musculoskeletal disorders risk in perioperative personnel. AORN Ergonomic Tool 2 guidelines was evaluated. AORN Ergonomic Tool 2 provides guidelines for perioperative personnel to determine safe methods for positioning and repositioning a patient in preparation for surgery to prevent musculoskeletal injury.
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