Journal of Health Sciences & Surveillance System

Effects of Ergonomic Features and Anxiety on the Productivity of Office Workers

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Ahmad Baleshzar 1
Zeinab Rasouli Kahaki 2
Zahra Rojhani 3

1 Department of Management, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran

2 Student Research Committee, Department of Ergonomics, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

3 Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

https://doi.org/10.30476/jhsss.2021.91565.1213
Abstract
Background: Productivity plays a fundamental role in the global economy. Human resources are the most important factor, causing an increase or decrease in the productivity of an organization. Ergonomics is the scientific theory that studies the relationship between individuals and other elements of a system and the profession applies theories, principles, evidence, and methods to design to optimize human well-being and productivity of the organization. This study aims to investigate the effects of ergonomic features and anxiety on the productivity of office workers. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, 176 office workers (133 female and 43 male) of a university with three years of work experience were randomly selected. Data collection tools included demographic surveys, an inspection checklist, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) checklist, the productivity measurement questionnaire, and Beck anxiety inventory. Results: The study results showed that 70% of workstations need to be changed through ergonomic interventions and changes. According to the results obtained from the linear regression model between productivity and working posture, anxiety, and work environmental factors, there is a positive relationship between working environment conditions and productivity (P=0.002). Conclusion: The main contribution of this research is that productivity should receive attention through changing working environment. The chairs are a vital element of an ergonomic and productive work office

Keywords

Anxiety
Ergonomics
Office workers
Posture
Productivity
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Journal of Health Sciences & Surveillance System
Volume 10, Issue 3
July 2022
Pages 314-321

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