| Ergonomics in occupational therapy |
| Abbreviation: 695EURT
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Load: 30(L)
+ 15(S)
+ 0(CP)
+ 0(EXE)
+ 0(P)
+ 0(ST)
+ 0(LE)
+ 0(ME)
+ 0(SCP)
+ 0(FE)
+ 15(CE)
+ 0(PP)
+ 0(MSCP)
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| Lecturers in charge: |
Andreja Bartolac
Jagoda Bodić
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| Lecturers: |
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Course description: Introduction to ergonomics: basic concepts and terms related to ergonomics (personal, environmental and occupational factors),
the definition and application of ergonomics, the relationship between ergonomics and occupational therapy. Ergonomics at
work-therapy process. Client focused and normative approach to ergonomics.
Ergonomic assessment of the environment as
part of a complex labor-therapy assessment. Ordinances on ensuring accessibility for people completely or partially reduced
mobility. Aids for mobility and orientation. Estimated exploitation and leeway for people who use mobility aid or orientation.
Assessment of accessibility and functionality of residential buildings and buildings of public and commercial buildings. The
mandatory elements of accessibility: overcoming the height difference, the adjustment of public and private transport, adaptation
of housing client for providing independent living. Architectural and urban barriers and overcome them. Universal design accessible
to all.
Anthropometric measures as a basic determinant of individual customization area. Anthropometry in adapting static
workplace: assessment of individual adaptation of office space. Analysis of the work in a sitting position. Measures of reach
and organization desktop. The most common health problems when working at the computer and methods of prevention: cost-effectiveness.
Ergonomic consulting adaptation of office space.
Ergonomic principles of analysis and adjustment of the dynamic workplace;
health risks, heavy lifting, handling tools, repetitive movements. Ergonomic principles to solve mechanical caused by back
pain. Job analysis. The physical working conditions: temperature, lighting, noise and vibration, and their impact on work.
Preventive effect of ergonomic adjustments and counseling.
The ergonomic design of usable items in the household and
the workplace, as well as sports equipment and accessories for leisure. Technology and Information Systems in ensuring independence
in the home.
Prediction of development of ergonomics.
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| Compulsory literature: |
| 1. |
Kroemer K.H.E., Grandjean E. Prilagođavanje rada čovjeku. Ergonomski priručnik. Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap; 2000. |
| 2. |
Jacobs K. Ergonomics for Therapists. Mosby; 2007. |
| Recommended literature: |
| 3. |
Bridger R. S. Introduction to Ergonomics. Routledge; 2008. |
| 4. |
Stein F. The Ergonomic Model in Occupational Therapy: Adapting the Environment of the Home, Work, and School to Prevent Disability.
Thomson Delmar Learning; 2005.
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| 5. |
Stein F., Soederback I., Cutler S., Larson B. Occupational Terapy and Ergonomics: Applying Ergonomic principles to Everyday
Occupation in the Home and Work. Whurr Publishers; 2006.
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