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Forging partnerships between optometrists and ergonomists to improve visual comfort and productivity in the workplace.

Authors :
Long, Jennifer
Source :
Work; 2014, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p365-370, 6p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Ergonomists and optometrists often have mutual clients/patients with complex visual needs in the workplace but communication between the professionals is usually indirect through the client/patient. This paper describes a joint professional development meeting between optometrists and ergonomists in Canberra, Australia, which included a discussion to explore how to improve communication between the two professions. Optometrists and ergonomists reported they would prefer more information before conducting assessments and providing advice. Vision screening forms commonly in use for computer workers were viewed as inadequate to meet these needs. Communication between the two professions was hampered by absence of contact details of the optometrist/ergonomist, perceptions that the other profession is too busy to talk, privacy considerations in sharing information and funding issues for shared care arrangements. There are opportunities for increasing awareness of good vision in workplaces. Communication between optometrists and ergonomists can be improved by developing information-sharing documents relevant to modern workplaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10519815
Volume :
47
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
94971366
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-131774