<![CDATA[The purpose of this study was to determine the risk of musculoskeletal disorder associated with the work of nurses in the Emergency Department (ED). This research is classified as descriptive research through direct observation with the help of a recording device and stop watch to see the movement / posture of the risk of musculuscular disorders in nurses' activities that are done manually handling, then analyzed using WinOwas software. The results of this study indicate nurses have a risk of MSDs. The work done by nurses is dominated by odd postures with repetitive frequency and long duration of each shift is the activity of sewing the wound, dressing bandages, installing infusions, pushing the patient, ECG and giving a nebulizer. The lack of knowledge about ergonomics and the high workload of nurses in the emergency room are things that increase the risk of MSDs. Therefore, hospitals need to carry out education and training programs to improve their knowledge and skills regarding ergonomics for nurses. Ergonomic education and training needs to be done to increase nurses' knowledge about the right work attitude, proper stretching and strengthening exercises and implement a progressive aerobic program to improve overall body fitness.]]>
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