Profile of Rescuer Drivers of Transport System of Patients in Brazil

Abstract

Conditions found in patient transport are not always the most favorable and are the main contributors to a precarious ergonomic performance. Ergonomics is the relationship between man and the working environment; it effectively contributes to a good development of tasks and makes us to position properly to carry out activities in the exercise of function against any physical effort that might be harmful to the musculoskeletal system. The study aimed to characterize the socio-demographic profile of patient's rescuer drivers, knowing the physical activities developed and their complaints about transport use. It is a transversal exploratory study with a quantitative approach. The professionals suffer from some kind of musculoskeletal complaints due to posture or inadequate ergonomic conditions present in the inter-hospital transport of patients, therefore, it is necessary adequacy of ambulances or ministration of training to professionals to reduce