Scientific Reports· 2026Q1
Combined impact of surgical lighting and flooring surface characteristics on staff stress: A hospital field study
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Short summary
Poor operating room lighting and flooring contribute to staff stress, with 80.5% experiencing eye strain and over 52% rating these factors as poor.
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Key points
- 80.5% of surgical staff reported experiencing eye strain.
- Over 52% of staff rated operating room lighting and flooring as poor.
- Physical fatigue was the strongest predictor of eye strain (β = 0.54, p < 0.001).
- Lighting and flooring properties significantly contributed to overall stress.
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Abstract
This study evaluates the combined impact of operating room lighting and flooring surface characteristics on eye strain and physical fatigue among surgical staff. A cross-sectional survey utilizing a structured, validated ergonomic questionnaire was conducted with a purposive sample of N = 154 professionals across three public hospitals. Descriptive results showed that 80.5% of staff experienced eye strain, while over 52% rated lighting and flooring properties as poor. Correlation analysis indicated a strong positive association between eye strain and physical fatigue (r = 0.540, p < 0.01). Multiple linear regression indicated that self-reported physical fatigue was the strongest predictor of eye strain (β = 0.54, p < 0.001), with lighting and flooring properties significantly contributing to overall stress. These findings highlight the need for low-cost, high-impact ergonomic improvements (e.g., anti-fatigue mats and LED modernizations) to alleviate physical strain and optimize surgical safety.
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