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Intraoperative posture and workload assessment in vascular surgery
Hamid Norasi1, Emmanuel Tetteh1, Samuel R Money2
1Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA; Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Applied Ergonomics
|December 28, 2020
Summary
Vascular surgeons experience poor neck and back posture, leading to pain. Surgical duration and type significantly increase physical and mental workload, highlighting the need for ergonomic solutions.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Surgical Ergonomics
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Vascular surgeons face significant physical and cognitive demands during procedures.
- Musculoskeletal pain and disorders are prevalent among surgeons, impacting well-being and career longevity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the postural demand, workload, and discomfort experienced by vascular surgeons.
- To identify procedural factors influencing surgical workload and identify ergonomic risks.
Main Methods:
- Utilized wearable posture sensors and subjective surveys to assess 47 intraoperative vascular surgery procedures.
- Correlated objective postural data with subjective pain scores and workload assessments.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated unfavorable neck and low back postures, with high pain scores in these areas.
- Surgical duration and procedure type significantly increased physical and mental workload and postural risk.
- Objective and subjective measures showed consistent correlations for neck and trunk posture and pain.
Conclusions:
- Vascular surgery imposes substantial physical and cognitive demands, contributing to musculoskeletal issues.
- Findings underscore the need for ergonomic interventions to mitigate risks for vascular surgeons.
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