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"Ergonomics" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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The science of designing, building or equipping mechanical devices or artificial environments to the anthropometric, physiological, or psychological requirements of the people who will use them.

Descriptor ID	D006804
MeSH Number(s)	F02.784.412 J01.293.556
Concept/Terms	Ergonomics Ergonomics Ergonomic Human Factors and Ergonomics Human Engineering Human Factors Engineering Human Factors Engineerings Cognitive Ergonomics Cognitive Ergonomics Cognitive Ergonomic Ergonomic, Cognitive Ergonomics, Cognitive Visual Ergonomics Visual Ergonomics Ergonomic, Visual Ergonomics, Visual Visual Ergonomic Organizational Ergonomics Organizational Ergonomics Ergonomic, Organizational Ergonomics, Organizational Organizational Ergonomic Physical Ergonomics Physical Ergonomics Ergonomic, Physical Ergonomics, Physical Physical Ergonomic Engineering Psychology Engineering Psychology Psychology, Engineering Ergonomic Assessment Ergonomic Assessment Ergonomic Assessments

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Ergonomics".

Psychiatry and Psychology [F]
Psychological Phenomena [F02]
Psychology, Applied [F02.784]
Ergonomics [F02.784.412]
Technology, Industry, Agriculture [J]
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture [J01]
Engineering [J01.293]
Ergonomics [J01.293.556]

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Bar chart showing 62 publications over 28 distinct years, with a maximum of 5 publications in 2006

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1995	1	0	1
1998	0	1	1
1999	2	1	3
2000	2	1	3
2002	1	1	2
2003	1	1	2
2004	1	1	2
2005	3	1	4
2006	2	3	5
2007	0	1	1
2008	0	1	1
2009	4	0	4
2010	2	0	2
2011	1	1	2
2012	0	2	2
2013	2	1	3
2014	1	1	2
2015	0	2	2
2016	3	0	3
2017	1	1	2
2018	1	0	1
2019	0	2	2
2020	0	1	1
2021	1	2	3
2022	0	3	3
2023	2	1	3
2024	0	1	1
2025	1	0	1

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Tan SF, Stellon M, Joshi D, Hellner J, Ignacio RC, Van Arendonk KJ, Rich BS, Raval MV, Perrone EE, Moriarty KP, Walsh DS, Fisher JC, Buchmiller TL, Gow KW, Le HD. Stress and Strain: Ergonomic Practices and Associated Injuries Among Pediatric Surgeons. J Surg Res. 2025 Jun; 310:1-7.

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Park S, Marquard J, Austin RR, Pieczkiewicz D, Jantraporn R, Delaney CW. A Systematic Review of Nurses' Perceptions of Electronic Health Record Usability Based on the Human Factor Goals of Satisfaction, Performance, and Safety. Comput Inform Nurs. 2024 Mar 01; 42(3):168-175.

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Pawa S, Kwon RS, Fishman DS, Thosani NC, Shergill A, Grover SC, Al-Haddad M, Amateau SK, Buxbaum JL, Calderwood AH, Chalhoub JM, Coelho-Prabhu N, Desai M, Elhanafi SE, Forbes N, Fujii-Lau LL, Kohli DR, Machicado JD, Marya NB, Ruan W, Sheth SG, Storm AC, Thiruvengadam NR, Qumseya BJ. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of ergonomics for prevention of endoscopy-related injury: summary and recommendations. Gastrointest Endosc. 2023 10; 98(4):482-491.

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Pawa S, Kwon RS, Fishman DS, Thosani NC, Shergill A, Grover SC, Al-Haddad M, Amateau SK, Buxbaum JL, Calderwood AH, Chalhoub JM, Coelho-Prabhu N, Desai M, Elhanafi SE, Forbes N, Fujii-Lau LL, Kohli DR, Machicado JD, Marya NB, Ruan W, Sheth SG, Storm AC, Thiruvengadam NR, Wani S, Qumseya BJ. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of ergonomics for prevention of endoscopy-related injury: methodology and review of evidence. Gastrointest Endosc. 2023 10; 98(4):492-512.e1.

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Hansen AF, Hasle P, Caroly S, Reinhold K, J?rvis M, Herrig AO, Heiberg BD, S?gaard K, Punnett L, Jensen Stochkendahl M. Participatory ergonomics: What works for whom and why? A realist review. Ergonomics. 2024 Jan; 67(1):13-33.

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Kongtawelert A, Buchholz B, Sujitrarath D, Laohaudomchok W, Kongtip P, Woskie S. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders among Thai Burley Tobacco Farmers. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 06 01; 19(11).

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Fulmer S, Scott E, Punnett L, Buchholz B. Using Participatory Ergonomics to Improve Health and Safety in Commercial Lobstering in the United States: 2 Case Studies. New Solut. 2022 08; 32(2):132-143.

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Park JK, Boyer J, Punnett L. Biomechanical Exposure to Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Factors in Hospital Laboratories. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 01 03; 19(1).

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Palleiko BA, Balsam LB. Commentary: The Ergonomic Challenge of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Operating Room. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022; 34(4):1231-1232.

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Marquard J. Human Factors and Organizational Issues in Health Informatics: Innovations and Opportunities. Yearb Med Inform. 2021 Aug; 30(1):91-99.

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