title: History of ergonomics and occupational therapy.
abstract: Ergonomics is commonly known as "the scientific study of human work" [14, p. 3] and "the application of scientific information concerning human beings to the design of objects, systems, and environments" (p. 4). The American Occupational Therapy Association defines occupational therapy as "skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. It gives people the 'skills for the job of living' necessary for independent and satisfying lives [1]." Both professions share common backgrounds. Occupational therapy has been involved in health care and ergonomics is looking for its place in the health care field.
authors.affiliation: Mountain Land Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. rdgbshpot@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Rochelle D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Gainer
mesh_terms: D006804:Ergonomics / Q000266:history*; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States