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Evaluating human errors in cataract surgery using the SHERPA technique
Iraj Mohammadfam, Chiman Saeidi,
Volume 2, Issue 4 (Journal of Ergonomics 2015)
Abstract
 

Introduction: Human errors result in numerous accidents in healthcare professions every year and lead to the death of many patients. Considering the high rate of eye cataract surgeries performed in Iran and the sensitive nature of the surgery, the present study was conducted to identify and assess possible human errors in the performance of these surgeries.

Materials and Methods: The present qualitative, cross-sectional study was conducted to identify and assess human errors in the process of eye cataract surgery using the SHERPA technique. At first, using the hierarchical task analysis method, the surgery process was divided into tasks and sub-tasks. In the next step, through the same technique, possible human errors were detected and risk-assessed. Appropriate prevention solutions were then proposed for reducing the risk of errors.

Results: A total of 53 possible errors were detected for the 41 tasks in the surgery process. The highest error percentages pertained to performance and the lowest pertained to retrieval. Moreover, the risk of 22.64% of the errors detected was deemed unacceptable.

Conclusions: Given the severity of the outcomes of human errors in cataract surgery, reducing the rate of the detected errors is crucial. According to the type and frequency of the detected errors, the findings of the present study emphasize the importance of designing and implementing behavior-based safety training programs for ophthalmologists.


Investigating the Effect of Ergonomic Intervention on Job Burnout and Resilience of Nurses
Reza Masoudi, Zahra Saeidi, Shahla Abolhassani, Leili Rabiei,
Volume 13, Issue 3 (Iranian Journal of Ergonomics-In Press 2025)
Abstract
Objectives: Healthcare staff, due to the nature of their job, are exposed to various occupational hazards including ergonomic stressors, which can affect their health and lead to job burnout. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of ergonomic intervention on job burnout and resilience among employed nurses.
Methods: This semi-experimental study was conducted with 70 nurses employed at Shohada Lordegan Hospital during the years 2018–2019 (1397-1398). The study units were randomly assigned by block randomization into two groups: intervention and control. The ergonomic intervention consisted of four stages (education, work modification, a regular exercise program with supervision, support, and follow-up) applied to the intervention group. The control group received no intervention. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The mean scores before, immediately after, and three months after the intervention were compared using SPSS version 23 with independent t-test, chi-square, and repeated measures ANOVA.
Results: There was no significant difference in the mean job burnout score between the two groups before the intervention (p>0.05). However, after the intervention, this difference became significant, with the intervention group showing less job burnout and greater resilience compared to the control group (p<0.001).
Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that implementing ergonomic intervention among nurses can reduce job burnout. Given the effectiveness of the intervention, it is recommended that ergonomic training programs be included in nursing educational curricula.

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