title: Testing gloves used for common nursing tasks.
abstract: Nursing tasks often require high levels of dexterity. Gloves should not hinder hand function. Gloves bought for use by nurses need to be tested in ergonomic trials based on nursing tasks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Manufacturing, Engineering and Operations Management, University of Nottingham.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Norton
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hignett
mesh_terms: D000886:Anthropometry; D006804:Ergonomics; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff; D010865:Pilot Projects