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Musculoskeletal Disorders In The Nursing Profession: A Case Study, Kaitlin A. Kee-Dayton
Musculoskeletal Disorders In The Nursing Profession: A Case Study, Kaitlin A. Kee-Dayton
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Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Nursing Profession: A Case Study
Kaitlin Kee-Dayton
Beth Blickensderfer, Ph.D.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
This ergonomics assessment focused on a female Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and her life inside and outside of her job. In particular, this case study assessed how working as a nurse may affect the human body in terms of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). The researcher first conducted an in-depth interview with the nurse about her workplace layout, typical daily work schedule, work habits, physical challenges, MSD injuries she has sustained, and the workplace environment/organizational culture. Next, the researcher conducted three MSD …