Perception of ergonomic risks in surgical instrument nursing: narrative review

Eilen Dayana Ferrín Zambrano, José Alfredo Chávez Ponce and Thainah Bruna Santos Zambrano

SAP Primary Care, 2026

Abstract: Introduction: surgical instrument nursing staff work in highly demanding environments with exposure to multiple ergonomic risk factors that can affect their health and professional performance. Methods: a review was conducted by searching scientific databases including PubMed, Scopus, and regional sources, selecting studies published between 2019-2024 on ergonomic risks, risk perception, and prevention strategies in surgical nursing personnel. Results: surgical instrument nurses face significant ergonomic risks including prolonged standing positions, repetitive movements, forced postures, and inadequate equipment handling. Individual factors such as age, work experience, and workload significantly influence risk perception. Evidence-based prevention strategies include organizational interventions, technical adaptations, educational programs, and individual ergonomic practices. Conclusions: risk perception in surgical instrument nursing staff is multifactorial and requires comprehensive intervention approaches combining organizational changes, workplace design improvements, continuous training, and promotion of individual preventive practices to ensure occupational health and patient safety.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.62486/pc2026100

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