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Year 2023, Volume: 6 Issue: 2, 251 - 260, 27.06.2023
https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1273063

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Development of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses

Year 2023, Volume: 6 Issue: 2, 251 - 260, 27.06.2023
https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1273063

Abstract

This study aimed to design and validate a comprehensive scale to assess ergonomic risks in the work environment for nurses. The instrument includes five subscales: Work Area Ergonomic Risks, Occupational Health and Safety, Ergonomic Risks Related to Medical Devices, Cognitive Ergonomic Risks, and Environmental Ergonomic Risks. The development process involved expert opinions for content validity and a pilot study for surface validity, leading to a 32-item draft. An exploratory factor analysis revealed a 5-factor structure, explaining 77.804% of total variance. Items with factor loadings below 0.30 were removed, resulting in a final 28-item scale. The Cronbach's alpha for the scale was found to be 0.922, indicating high internal consistency. The results of a confirmatory factor analysis also confirmed the 5-factor structure. These findings suggest that the Workplace Ergonomics Scale for Nurses is a valid and reliable tool that can aid in identifying ergonomic risks in nursing work environments. By using this instrument, healthcare organizations can implement targeted strategies to improve workplace conditions and enhance the well-being of their nursing staff. Future research should aim to verify the scale's applicability in different countries and healthcare settings.

References

  • AlHazim, S. S., Al-Otaibi, S. T., & Herzallah, N. H. (2022). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Ergonomic Hazards Among Healthcare Workers in a Saudi Government Hospital. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 1771-1778.
  • Apple, B., & Letvak, S. (2021). Ergonomic Challenges in the Perioperative Setting. AORN Journal, 113(4), 339-348.
  • Harrington, D. (2009). Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Oxford University Press.
  • Costello, A. B., & Osborne, J. (2005). Best practices in exploratory factor analysis: Four recommendations for getting the most from your analysis. Practical assessment, research, and evaluation, 10(1), 7.
  • Karakoç, A. G. D. F. Y., & Dönmez, L. (2014). Fundamental Principles in Scale Development Studies. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, 13(40), 39-49.
  • Kılıç, S. (2016). Cronbach's Alpha Reliability Coefficient. Journal of Mood Disorders.
  • Lawshe, C. H. (1975). A Quantitative Approach to Content Validity. Personnel Psychology, 28(4), 563-575.
  • Mokarami, H., Eskandari, S., Cousins, R., Salesi, M., Kazemi, R., Razeghi, M., & Choobineh, A. (2021). Development and Validation of a Nurse Station Ergonomics Assessment (NSEA) Tool. BMC Nursing, 20(1), 1-12.
  • Nguyen, T. T., Nguyen, T. H., Hoang, D. L., Hoang, T. G., & Pham, M. K. (2022). Effectiveness of Interventions to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders Among District Hospital Nurses in Vietnam. BioMed Research International, 2022.
  • Polat, F., Boz, D., Çetindere, F. A., & Duran, C. (2021). Workplace Ergonomics Scale.
  • Seçer, İ. (2013). Practical Data Analysis with SPSS and LISREL: Analysis and Reporting.
  • Soler-Font, M., Ramada, J. M., van Zon, S. K., Almansa, J., Bültmann, U., Serra, C., & ISR Team (2019). Multifaceted Intervention for the Prevention and Management of Musculoskeletal Pain in Nursing Staff: Results of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. PLoS One, 14(11), e0225198.
  • Şeker, H., & Gençdoğan, B. (2014). Development of Psychology and Measurement Tool in Education. Istanbul: Nobel Publishing.
  • Şencan, H. (2005). Reliability and Validity in Social and Behavioral Measurements. Ankara: Seçkin Publishing. Webster, C. S., & Weller, J. M. (2021). Data Visualization and Cognitive Ergonomics in Anaesthesia and Healthcare. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 126(5), 913-915.
  • Webster, C. S., & Weller, J. M. (2021). Data Visualization and Cognitive Ergonomics in Anaesthesia and Healthcare. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 126(5), 913-915.
  • Westergren, E., Ludvigsen, M. S., & Lindberg, M. (2020). Associations Between Materials Used and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Hand Complaints Among Haemodialysis Nurses. Journal of Renal Care, 46(3), 185-192.
  • Yaşlıoğlu, M. M. (2017). Factor Analysis and Validity in Social Sciences: The Usage of Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. İstanbul University Business Faculty Journal, 46, 74-85.
  • Yeşilyurt, S., & Çapraz, C. (2018). A Road Map for the Content Validity Used in Scale Development Studies. Erzincan University Journal of Education Faculty, 20(1), 251-264.
  • Yilmaz, T., & Isik Andsoy, I. (2022). Musculoskeletal System Disorders Among Surgical Nurses Related to the Health Industry in Northwestern Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 28(4), 2119-2124.
  • Zakerian, S. A., Afzalinejhad, M., Mahmodi, M., & Sheibani, N. (2021). Determining the Efficiency of Ergonomic Belt During Patient Handling and its Effect on Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nurses. SAGE Open Nursing, 7, 23779608211057939.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Sports Medicine
Journal Section Original Article
Authors

Ali Ağar 0000-0003-2771-9587

Soner Berşe 0000-0001-9108-3216

Ezgi Dirgar 0000-0001-8214-7441

Early Pub Date June 17, 2023
Publication Date June 27, 2023
Published in Issue Year 2023 Volume: 6 Issue: 2

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APA Ağar, A., Berşe, S., & Dirgar, E. (2023). Development of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses. International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences, 6(2), 251-260. https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1273063
AMA Ağar A, Berşe S, Dirgar E. Development of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses. International Journal of Disabilities Sports &Health Sciences. June 2023;6(2):251-260. doi:10.33438/ijdshs.1273063
Chicago Ağar, Ali, Soner Berşe, and Ezgi Dirgar. “Development of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses”. International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences 6, no. 2 (June 2023): 251-60. https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1273063.
EndNote Ağar A, Berşe S, Dirgar E (June 1, 2023) Development of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses. International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences 6 2 251–260.
IEEE A. Ağar, S. Berşe, and E. Dirgar, “Development of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses”, International Journal of Disabilities Sports &Health Sciences, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 251–260, 2023, doi: 10.33438/ijdshs.1273063.
ISNAD Ağar, Ali et al. “Development of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses”. International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences 6/2 (June 2023), 251-260. https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1273063.
JAMA Ağar A, Berşe S, Dirgar E. Development of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses. International Journal of Disabilities Sports &Health Sciences. 2023;6:251–260.
MLA Ağar, Ali et al. “Development of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses”. International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences, vol. 6, no. 2, 2023, pp. 251-60, doi:10.33438/ijdshs.1273063.
Vancouver Ağar A, Berşe S, Dirgar E. Development of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses. International Journal of Disabilities Sports &Health Sciences. 2023;6(2):251-60.


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