Ergonomic Dynamic Examination Table Innovation Using the Anthropometric Approach and Rational Methods

Abstract

The examination table is one of the common health facilities. The current examination table condition is a static model which has an overall width of 750 mm, an overall length of 2059 mm, a base height of 650 mm, a weight of 60 kg, and a safe working load (SWL) of 210 kg (2058 N). The thickness of the mat examination table base L 1.900 × W 910 × Th 100–150 (mm). The current use of static examination tables has caused complaints, both from patients and health workers. Health workers stated that it was difficult to help patients to get up from a lying position. The purpose of this research is to innovate the static examination table to become a dynamic table which can be adjusted so that it affects the perception of medical personnel about the quality of care provided to patients. The formulation of the concept of innovation from a static examination table into an ergonomic dynamic using an anthropometric approach and rational methods. Starting from product planning, identifying the needs of patients and health workers, examination table specifications, drafting concepts, concept screening to concept testing, and the use of user anthropometric data as the basis for the dimensions of the examination table. Product innovation uses adjustable hi-lo to meet height-related needs. The use of an adjustable back section to meet the needs related to the process of getting up from a lying position. The innovative dynamic examination table has an overall width of 750 mm, the overall length of 2084 mm, base height 550–870 mm, weight 126 kg, back raise angle 0°–90°, hi-lo adjustment by hi-lo handeland safe working load (SWL) of 210 kg (2058 N).KeywordsAnthropometryErgonomicsProduct innovationExamination table