Journal article
Incorporating Surgical Ergonomics Education into Surgical Residency Curriculum
Journal of surgical education, Vol.78(4), pp.1209-1215
07/2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.11.004
PMID: 33221251
Abstract
Education on surgical ergonomics during residency training is lacking. This study aimed to determine the feasibility and impact of incorporating surgical ergonomics lectures into residency curriculum.
A survey was distributed to 42 residents with questions regarding demographics, surgical factors, prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms, and awareness of ergonomic recommendations. The residents then received 2 lectures on ergonomics in surgery. A follow up survey was distributed to evaluate the impact of the lectures.
Twenty-two residents completed the presession survey. Ninety-one percent reported MSK symptoms attributed to their training. Seventeen residents completed the follow up survey. All reported increased awareness of their own habits while operating and improved understanding of methods to prevent and/or treat work-related injuries. All residents recommended incorporating the lectures as an adjunct to their regular curriculum.
The rates of MSK symptoms and/or injury are high among surgeon trainees. Residency is an opportune time to educate on principles of ergonomics and may prevent future injuries.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Incorporating Surgical Ergonomics Education into Surgical Residency Curriculum
- Creators
- Megan J. Jensen - Departments of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IowaJunlin Liao - University of IowaBarbara Van Gorp - University of IowaSonia L. Sugg - University of IowaJulia Shelton - University of IowaClaudia Corwin - University of IowaGeeta Lal - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of surgical education, Vol.78(4), pp.1209-1215
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.11.004
- PMID
- 33221251
- NLM abbreviation
- J Surg Educ
- ISSN
- 1931-7204
- eISSN
- 1878-7452
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- Grant note
- T32 / National Institutes of Health - Institutional National Research
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/2021
- Academic Unit
- Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine; Occupational and Environmental Health; International Programs; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Surgery; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984321863102771
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