L S G L Wauben1, M A van Veelen, D Gossot, R H M Goossens. 1. Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Landbergstraat 15, 2628, CE, Delft, The Netherlands. l.s.g.l.wauben@tudelft.nl
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to obtain an answer for the question: Are ergonomic guidelines applied in the operating room and what are the consequences? METHODS: A total of 1,292 questionnaires were sent by email or handed out to surgeons and residents. The subjects worked mainly in Europe, performing laparoscopic and/or thoracoscopic procedures within the digestive, thoracic, urologic, gynecologic, and pediatric disciplines. RESULTS: In response, 22% of the questionnaires were returned. Overall, the respondents reported discomfort in the neck, shoulders, and back (almost 80%). There was not one specific cause for the physical discomfort. In addition, 89% of the 284 respondents were unaware of ergonomic guidelines, although 100% stated that they find ergonomics important. CONCLUSIONS: The lack of ergonomic guidelines awareness is a major problem that poses a tough position for ergonomics in the operating room.
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to obtain an answer for the question: Are ergonomic guidelines applied in the operating room and what are the consequences? METHODS: A total of 1,292 questionnaires were sent by email or handed out to surgeons and residents. The subjects worked mainly in Europe, performing laparoscopic and/or thoracoscopic procedures within the digestive, thoracic, urologic, gynecologic, and pediatric disciplines. RESULTS: In response, 22% of the questionnaires were returned. Overall, the respondents reported discomfort in the neck, shoulders, and back (almost 80%). There was not one specific cause for the physical discomfort. In addition, 89% of the 284 respondents were unaware of ergonomic guidelines, although 100% stated that they find ergonomics important. CONCLUSIONS: The lack of ergonomic guidelines awareness is a major problem that poses a tough position for ergonomics in the operating room.
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