Analysis Of Medical Records Officers' Work Postures In Registration Section Activities Using The Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) Method At The DTP Rajamandala Community Health Center

Abstract

The implementation of Electronic Medical Records increases the intensity of computer-based work for medical record officers, potentially leading to non-ergonomic work postures and musculoskeletal disorders. This study aims to analyze the work posture of medical record officers in Electronic Medical Record registration activities using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method at the DTP Rajamandala Community Health Center. This study uses a descriptive method with a descriptive quantitative approach. The study population consisted of five medical record officers with a total sampling technique so that the entire population was used as a research sample. Data collection was carried out using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) observation sheet, the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire, observation, documentation studies, and literature studies. Data analysis was carried out descriptively based on the results of the RULA assessment and the Nordic Body Map score. The results showed that four respondents had a moderate risk level of musculoskeletal complaints and one respondent had a low risk level. The RULA analysis resulted in a score of 6 in Posture 1 indicating the need for immediate investigation and improvement and a score of 4 in Posture 2 indicating the need for investigation and improvement. In conclusion, the Electronic Medical Record registration activity still has ergonomic risks that have the potential to cause musculoskeletal disorders, so it is necessary to improve work stations and apply ergonomic principles to improve the safety and health of officers.