A survey conducted specifically for the primary users of Room 3 in the Endoscopy Department, who have installed Ergonomic Lighting, show clear results.
All users have reported improved functionality, reduced eye strain, decreased fatigue, and fewer instances of headaches. Nurse Else Hove Kristensen, who has been working as a clinical responsible nurse specialist in the department for over a year, fully supports the findings of the survey.
Significant improvement in the work environment
— I am relatively new to the department - and when I started in March 2008, I was immediately fascinated by the Ergonomic Lighting that had been set up as a trial installation in Room 3 since September 2007, begins Else Hove Kristensen, and continue:
— I come from a similar department in Næstved and had never heard of Ergonomic Lighting - but like everyone else in our field, I was familiar with working in semi-darkness and having to discern tiny details and instruments that need to be fitted together. Standing in the dark all day with strained eyes can be mentally exhausting. That's why Ergonomic Lighting was a significant improvement to my daily well-being - and therefore, to my working environment. The survey was conducted before my time, but I can relate to all the conclusions about reduced screen glare and sharper contrasts on objects displayed during procedures.
Reduced fatigue and fewer headaches
— In the original "test room," we primarily perform small endoscopic examinations - and the need for more rooms with Ergonomic Lighting quickly arose when all the nurses could feel a positive difference. When the two new rooms in the department were being furnished, Ergonomic Lighting was initially not considered - and we all thought that was unfortunate. Luckily, our concerns were heard - and in March this year, we have received two additional well-functioning rooms with Ergonomic Lighting, where we perform more advanced endoscopies. The difference is remarkable - I am not as tired in my eyes and head after a long day. We see the screen image much better and can handle the various instruments without straining our eyes. It runs smoothly throughout the day, where we perform examinations in a continuous flow with only five to ten minutes of turnover. The colored light is so pleasant that we sometimes don't switch to white light between patients. Roughly speaking, we stand in colored light at least ¾ of the time - it is a lovely light and friendly to the eyes. Once you have tried it, it is difficult to work in a traditional room - so our big wish is to have Ergonomic Lighting in the remaining two rooms as well, concludes Else Hove Kristensen.