Systemic relations among the variables involved in occupational accidents of the nursing team in a psychiatric hospital.

BACKGROUND: The occupational activities carried out in hospital environments pose occupational risks to professionals. In psychiatric hospitals, due to the characteristics of the patients treated, professionals are also subjected to other risks, such as physical aggression. OBJECTIVE: This research aimed to identify the systemic context, highlighting the cause-and-effect relationships that culminate in occupational accidents that occurred with the nursing staff in a psychiatric hospital in Brazil. METHODS: The current study is an applied research and was divided into three stages. First, the collection of data related to the case study was made and accidents were analyzed and occupational hazards were identified. In the second stage, from the collected information, occupational safety indicators were defined. Lastly, in the third stage, the qualitative aspect of System Dynamics was applied to perform the systemic analysis and to identify how the different variables were related. RESULTS: The results showed that physical aggression was the main cause of accidents. Regarding safety indicators, while both the level of use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by professionals and the high level of PPE protection were positive aspects, the level of training of professionals to use PPE was a negative aspect. The Causal Link Diagram (CLD) showed that the perception of risk influenced the level of use of PPE and those organizational measures influenced the accident rate. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the systemic analysis of the system dynamics can optimize the diagnostic process of occupational accidents in psychiatric hospitals, and especially help to identify the cause and effect among the variables involved.

Aplicabilidade da captura de movimentos na pesquisa interdisciplinar de tecnologia assistiva: um relato de experiência / Applicability of motion capture in interdisciplinary research of assistive technology: a report of experience

Resumo Introdução A Tecnologia Assistiva (TA) é apontada como uma das soluções para proporcionar uma melhor funcionalidade e qualidade de vida às pessoas com doenças reumatológicas. Projetos interdisciplinares com foco em avaliar, indicar e desenvolver TA são importantes para os avanços na pesquisa e assistência clínica. A captura de movimento, por meio da instrumentação tecnológica, apresenta-se como um tema inovador por fornecer dados objetivos sobre o usuário. Mais estudos nessa área são necessários para conhecer as possibilidades de aplicação da instrumentação tecnológica em pesquisas de TA. Objetivo Descrever a aplicabilidade da captura de movimento, por meio de um equipamento de alta tecnologia, numa pesquisa interdisciplinar de TA para pacientes reumatológicos. Método Trata-se de Relato de Experiência, com uma abordagem qualitativa, no qual foi descrito as ações utilizando um equipamento tecnológico específico para captura de movimentos. Resultados Foi utilizada a captura de movimento com três finalidades: apoio educacional; avaliação de usabilidade de recursos de TA desenvolvidos; e suporte a grupos de estudo de terapeutas ocupacionais para análises de atividades. Conclusão Nas diferentes ações, a captura de movimento funcionou como um recurso complementar para as análises de atividades realizadas pelos terapeutas ocupacionais, o que contribuiu para a indicação, desenvolvimento e avaliação dos dispositivos de TA e para facilitar as orientações dadas no manual e nos grupos de orientação sobre Proteção Articular. O trabalho interdisciplinar foi o diferencial para o uso adequado do equipamento.

Abstract Introduction Assistive Technology (AT) is pointed as one of the possible solutions to offer better functionality and quality of life for people with rheumatological diseases. Interdisciplinary projects focused on assessing, indicating, and developing AT are important for advances in research and clinical care. Motion capture, through technological instrumentation, is an innovative theme for providing objective data about the user. Further studies in this area are needed to know the possibilities of applying technological instrumentation in AT research. Objective To describe the applicability of motion capture, using high-tech equipment, in an interdisciplinary AT research for rheumatological patients. Method It is an Experience Report, with a qualitative approach, in which the actions were described using specific technological equipment to motion capture. Results: Motion capture was used for three purposes: educational support; usability evaluation of AT resources developed; and support for study groups of occupational therapists to activity analysis. Conclusion In the different actions, the motion capture was used as a complementary resource for activities' analysis performed by occupational therapists, which contributed to the indication, development, and evaluation of AT devices and to facilitate the instructions provided in manual and in the guidance groups about Joint Protection. Interdisciplinary work was differentiated for the proper use of equipment.

Erros de medicação: análise ergonômica de utensílios da sala de medicação em ambiente hospitalar / Medication errors: ergonomic analysis of the utensils in the medication living in the hospital environment

Da prescrição até a administração de medicamentos em pacientes podem ocorrer erros que causam dor, sofrimento e, em casos extremos, a morte. Assim, o objetivo geral deste artigo foi identificar os problemas relacionados aos utensílios da sala de preparo de medicação de um hospital da Grande Florianópolis no que tange à ergonomia física, cognitiva e organizacional, a fim de propor possíveis soluções no preparo de medicação para a eliminação ou minimização de erros no fluxo de medicação. Como método, fez-se: pesquisa bibliográfica, visita a campo e avaliação dos utensílios quanto à ergonomia física, cognitiva e organizacional. Como resultados, elaborou-se um quadro de análise de alguns utensílios da sala de medicação do hospital escola estudado, os quais foram relacionados com possíveis soluções para a otimização do processo de medicação. Assim, espera-se contribuir para a melhoria do trabalho dos profissionais da saúde e, consequentemente, promover uma melhor prestação de serviços à população.

From prescription to medication administration, errors that cause pain, suffering and, in extreme cases, death may occur in patients. Thus, the aim of this paper was to identify the problems related to the utensils used in the medication room of a hospital in Florianópolis, in respect to physical, cognitive and organizational ergonomics, in order to propose possible solutions to prepare medications for disposal or minimization of errors in the stream of medication. As a method, they were used: literature review, field visit and assessment tools as physical, cognitive and organizational ergonomics. As a results, it is presented a framework analysing some utensils of medication room, which has been elaborated and related with possible solutions to optimization of the medication process. Thus, it is expected to contribute to improving the work of health professionals and promote better service to the population.

Usability in product design--the importance and need for systematic assessment models in product development--Usa-Design Model (U-D) ©.

In product design, human factors are considered as an element of differentiation given that today's consumer demands are increasing. Safety, wellbeing, satisfaction, health, effectiveness, efficiency, and other aspects must be effectively incorporated into the product development process. This work proposes a usability assessment model that can be incorporated as an assessment tool. The methodological approach is settled in two stages. First a literature review focus specifically on usability and developing user-centred products. After this, a model of usability named Usa-Design (U-D©) is presented. Consisted of four phases: understanding the use context, pre-preliminary usability assessment (efficiency/effectiveness/satisfaction); assessment of usability principles and results, U-D© features are modular and flexible, allowing principles used in Phase 3 to be changed according to the needs and scenario of each situation. With qualitative/quantitative measurement scales of easy understanding and application, the model results are viable and applicable throughout all the product development process.