Revista de Ergonomia
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Ergonomic Issues Faced by Surgeons in Operation Theatre

Annesha Pradhan

Healthcare is one of the world's largest sectors, employing millions of people on a part-time or full-time basis. Healthcare employment is predicted to continue to rise faster than any other industry, owing to the high growth of the senior population. At the same time, the rate of occupational injury and illness in the healthcare industry has been higher than the overall private sector average. As new technological technology and methods emerge, ergonomic problems in the healthcare industry continue to rise. Understanding the features of ergonomics-related issues is critical to developing successful interventions.