Ergonomic risks in healthcare workers in acute care; the POSTURE framework

This study highlights a concerning prevalence of high-risk postures among healthcare workers in fluoroscopy-dependent procedures. The integration of continuous IMU-based RULA monitoring with qualitative task analysis offers a scalable and clinically relevant approach to posture assessment. The POSTURE framework extends existing ergonomic tools by contextualizing task-specific risks, providing actionable insights to guide ergonomic interventions, institutional policy, and training aimed at reducing WMSDs in surgical environments.