The layout and location of a computer workstation can greatly affect the comfort of the person using it. While a workstation with sound ergonomics can lead to a more productive workday, problems such ...

Table 1 summarizes literature about general workstation design, as well as ergonomic recommendations for equipment placement and usage. The literature reviewed comes from professional nursing ...

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society has published ANSI/HFES 100-2007, Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations, addressing the design of workstations, furniture, and computer systems.

Nursing is associated with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders from patient handling, and nurses are at high risk for developing cumulative trauma disorders, which can result from computer usage.