Ergonomic evaluation of forced postures using the REBA method in the students of the 6th cycle of the career of technology in paramedicine of the higher technological institute "AMERICAN COLLEGE".

Abstract

In the practice of the subjects, it was observed that the students carried out lifting of patients where there were repetitive movements, and forced postures, which could cause health conditions in the short and long term. For this reason, the objective was to evaluate the ergonomic risks of forced postures using the REBA method in students of the 6th cycle of the ISTAC for the determination of musculoskeletal disorders associated with the profession. Methodology. – it had a quantitative research with a descriptive observational design, using the REBA method. The population was conformed of 121 students from the 6th cycle of the period March - September 2021. It presented a sample of 93 observations. For the analysis, it was established in two groups: 1) neck, trunk, and legs. 2) arms,forearms, and wrists. Results. – It was determined that 2.15% of activities had a low postural load risk, 10.75% have medium risk, 40.86% high risk, and 46.24% very high risk. This study allows to improve and verify the student's posture when carrying out their practices, avoiding future injuries.