"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.
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
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.784.412 J01.293.556
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| 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
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Ergonomics" by people in this website by year, and whether "Ergonomics" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 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 | 4 | 6 |
| 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 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Ergonomics" by people in Profiles.
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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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Rade M, Birkett D, Sherman J, Nepomnayshy D. Evaluation of a stand-alone robotic camera holding system: technology that improves laparoscopy. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2022 Mar; 31(3):404-409.
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Nankongnab N, Kongtip P, Tipayamongkholgul M, Bunngamchairat A, Sitthisak S, Woskie S. Difference in Accidents, Health Symptoms, and Ergonomic Problems between Conventional Farmers Using Pesticides and Organic Farmers. J Agromedicine. 2020 04; 25(2):158-165.
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Sun C, Buchholz B, Quinn M, Punnett L, Galligan C, Gore R. Ergonomic evaluation of slide boards used by home care aides to assist client transfers. Ergonomics. 2018 Jul; 61(7):913-922.
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Henneman EA. Recognizing the Ordinary as Extraordinary: Insight Into the "Way We Work" to Improve Patient Safety Outcomes. Am J Crit Care. 2017 Jul; 26(4):272-277.
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Nobrega S, Kernan L, Plaku-Alakbarova B, Robertson M, Warren N, Henning R. Field tests of a participatory ergonomics toolkit for Total Worker Health. Appl Ergon. 2017 Apr; 60:366-379.