Facilitators and barriers to the adoption of active back-support exoskeletons in the construction industry

IF 3.9 2区 工程技术 Q1 ERGONOMICS Journal of Safety Research Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jsr.2024.05.010
Akinwale Okunola , Adedeji Afolabi , Abiola Akanmu , Houtan Jebelli , Susan Simikins
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Introduction: Active back-support exoskeletons are gaining more awareness as a solution to the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the construction industry. This study aims to understand the factors that influence the adoption of active back-support exoskeletons in the construction industry. Method: A literature review was conducted to gather relevant adoption factors related to exoskeleton implementation. Building on the TOE (Technology, Organization, and Environment) framework, two rounds of the survey via the Delphi technique were administered with 13 qualified industry professionals to determine the most important adoption factors using the relative importance index. Through semi-structured interviews, the professionals expressed their perspectives on the impact of active back-support exoskeletons on the construction industry. Results: Important factors included 18 facilitators and 21 barriers. The impact of the exoskeletons in the construction industry was categorized into expected benefits, barriers, solutions, adjustment to technology, implementation, and applicable tasks. Conclusions: This study identified the factors to be considered in the adoption and implementation of active back-support exoskeletons in the construction industry from the perspective of stakeholders. The study also elucidates the impact of active exoskeletons on construction organizations and the broader environment. Practical Applications: This study provides useful guidance to construction companies interested in adopting active back-support exoskeletons. Our results will also help manufacturers of active back-support exoskeletons to understand the functional requirements and adjustments required for utilization in the construction industry. Lastly, the study expands the application of the TOE framework to the adoption of active back-support exoskeletons in the construction industry.

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建筑业采用主动式背部支撑外骨骼的促进因素和障碍
主动式背部支撑外骨骼作为一种解决建筑行业普遍存在的与工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病的方法,正在获得越来越多的关注。本研究旨在了解影响建筑行业采用主动式背部支撑外骨骼的因素。研究人员进行了文献综述,以收集与外骨骼实施相关的采用因素。在 TOE(技术、组织和环境)框架的基础上,通过德尔菲技术对 13 位合格的行业专业人士进行了两轮调查,以使用相对重要性指数确定最重要的采用因素。通过半结构化访谈,专业人士表达了他们对主动式背部支撑外骨骼对建筑行业影响的看法。重要因素包括 18 个促进因素和 21 个障碍因素。外骨骼对建筑行业的影响分为预期效益、障碍、解决方案、技术调整、实施和适用任务。本研究从利益相关者的角度出发,确定了在建筑行业采用和实施主动式背部支撑外骨骼时需要考虑的因素。本研究还阐明了主动式外骨骼对建筑组织和大环境的影响:本研究为有意采用主动式背部支撑外骨骼的建筑公司提供了有用的指导。我们的研究结果还将有助于主动式背部支撑外骨骼的制造商了解在建筑行业中使用所需的功能要求和调整。最后,本研究扩展了 TOE 框架在建筑行业采用主动式背部支撑外骨骼中的应用。
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期刊介绍: Journal of Safety Research is an interdisciplinary publication that provides for the exchange of ideas and scientific evidence capturing studies through research in all areas of safety and health, including traffic, workplace, home, and community. This forum invites research using rigorous methodologies, encourages translational research, and engages the global scientific community through various partnerships (e.g., this outreach includes highlighting some of the latest findings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
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