title: [Ergonomic aspects of hospital environment and equipment].
abstract: Ergonomics has been one of the most important strategies for reducing musculoskeletal injuries caused by working conditions. The present report discusses particular aspects of the working environment such as work space, working heights, as well as the limits of reach and of the equipment used, and attempts to relate these to the occupational activities in nursing.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Enfermagem da FCM-UNICAMP.
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Alexandre
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004867:Equipment Design; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006804:Ergonomics; D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D017770:Lifting / Q000009:adverse effects; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000293:injuries*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D016272:Occupational Health; D011187:Posture; D012307:Risk Factors; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
vernacular_title: Aspectos ergonômicos relacionados com o ambiente e equipamentos hospitalares.