Ergonomic endocrinology

In this opinion piece, we introduce the concept of ergonomic endocrinology. Ergonomic endocrinology is defined as the bidirectional and multifaceted relationship between endocrine health and dysfunction on one hand, and ergonomic design and engineering on the other. We describe the various domains...

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Main Authors: Sanjay Kalra, Atul Dhingra, Nitin Kapoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pakistan Medical Association 2024-11-01
Series:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Online Access:https://jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/22822
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description In this opinion piece, we introduce the concept of ergonomic endocrinology. Ergonomic endocrinology is defined as the bidirectional and multifaceted relationship between endocrine health and dysfunction on one hand, and ergonomic design and engineering on the other. We describe the various domains of ergonomic endocrinology, using the classification rubric of physical, cognitive and organizational ergonomics. We highlight ways in which endocrinology can contribute to the enhancement of ergonomics Keywords: Diabetes, hypoglycaemia, person centred care, PCOS, sarcopenia, Vitamin D.
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spelling doaj-art-32d5022753684bb5950fc0fb04dae8df2025-08-20T03:40:01ZengPakistan Medical AssociationJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association0030-99822024-11-01741210.47391/JPMA.24-98Ergonomic endocrinologySanjay Kalra0Atul Dhingra1Nitin Kapoor2Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali,Department of Endocrinology, Gangaram Bansal Hospital, Sriganganagar, India,Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia In this opinion piece, we introduce the concept of ergonomic endocrinology. Ergonomic endocrinology is defined as the bidirectional and multifaceted relationship between endocrine health and dysfunction on one hand, and ergonomic design and engineering on the other. We describe the various domains of ergonomic endocrinology, using the classification rubric of physical, cognitive and organizational ergonomics. We highlight ways in which endocrinology can contribute to the enhancement of ergonomics Keywords: Diabetes, hypoglycaemia, person centred care, PCOS, sarcopenia, Vitamin D. https://jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/22822
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