Human Factor and Ergonomics The Need of the Hour in Healthcare Sector of India
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Ergonomics, Health Care System, Human factors, Work Place, Quality of care, Human factor and ergonomics expert, SafetyAbstract
Global changes in economic landscape over the last decade has led to significant shift in the types of w ork varying across the regions of the world, whether economically advanced nations or economically developing nations. There is a continuing trend of mechanization and automation of work systems, not only in manufacturing but also in the service industry. Looking forward in today’s scenario, not only ergonomics but a rigorous approach of proactive ergonomics is needed. A systematic search of the literature published on Human Factor and Ergonomics (HFE) in Healthcare Sector was performed meticulously up to A pril 2023 using electronic databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar. Ergonomics is concerned with achieving the perfect alignment between the user, instruments, and surroundings by considering the user's abilities and limitations and creating a conducive environment. This can be achieved by designing technology that suits the body's needs. The primary goal of ergonomics is to improve productivity, minimize human error, and enhance safety and comfort in the workplace, focusing on the relationship between humans and their working environments. With advances in ergonomic tools and research, it is easier to save money, increase efficiency, reduce absenteeism, and limit workers' compensation claims. Better policies and their implementation are necessary for companies to prioritize employee health. HFE can help to improve quality of care, clinical efficiency, timely access, reducing cost of care and enhance the satisfaction of patients and clinicians. It also helps manufacturers of healthcare equipment and technology to integrate user centered design processes.
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