Ergonomics and Remote Work: Exploring its Impact with Dr. Davis

Expert Series: PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN

Why is it important to look at our homes and our offices through an ergonomic lens?

Dr. Davis explains the impact of remote work from an ergonomic lens in this episode. We talk about human factors as they relate to built environments including homes - we work from home, we live inside the home, and as we grow older, we choose to stay instead of moving to retirement homes.

Kermit Davis, MD, is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati and a leader in human factors and ergonomics. His research targets reducing ergonomic stressors in healthcare settings, benefiting both workers and patients. With prestigious roles as past-President of HFES and Fellow of HFES and AIHA, he brings extensive expertise. Currently, his focus extends to virtual offices in the UK and US.

Important links:

1. His research profiles on Research Gate
2. His profile on University of Cincinnati

The research papers we talked about can be found at:

1. The Future of Work: What have we learned during the Pandemic?
2. Almost a year in: Virtual offices remained an ergonomic trouble spot
3. Design and Development of the home healthcare worker observation tool
4. Prevalence of MSDs for Nurses in Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities, and Home Healthcare A Comprehensive Review

Disclaimer: Guest's views and opinions are their own and do not reflect those of the PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023 Conference, its organizers, or of Recoup Health. The content provided in this series is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please seek counsel from a qualified healthcare professional for any health related decisions you need to make on behalf of yourself or a loved one.