Practice of ergonomics in laparoscopic gynecological surgeries and its effects on surgeons in a low-middle income country
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Most gynecological surgeons are aware of laparoscopy ergonomics guidelines but don't practice them, leading to significant musculoskeletal pain. Adherence to ergonomic practices is crucial for surgeon well-being and preventing pain.
Area Of Science
- Surgical Innovation
- Occupational Health
- Medical Ergonomics
Background
- Standard ergonomic practices are often lacking in surgical settings.
- The increasing use of laparoscopy has introduced new ergonomic challenges for surgeons.
- Musculoskeletal pain is a common issue among healthcare professionals, impacting performance and well-being.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess the awareness and practice of ergonomic guidelines among gynecological surgeons performing laparoscopy.
- To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in this surgical cohort.
- To determine the association between ergonomic practice and the incidence of musculoskeletal pain.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire survey.
- Data were collected from 64 practicing gynecological surgeons, adhering to CHERRIES and STROBE guidelines.
- Descriptive analysis and relative risk calculations were performed using JASP 0.19 software.
Main Results
- 70.31% of surgeons were aware of laparoscopy ergonomics guidelines, but only 64.06% practiced them.
- A significant majority (92.19%) reported musculoskeletal pain, with neck and wrist pain being most common.
- The risk of not practicing ergonomics was 11.25, and the risk of musculoskeletal pain was 1.06 when guidelines were not followed.
Conclusions
- There is a notable gap between awareness and practice of ergonomic guidelines in laparoscopic gynecological surgery.
- Poor adherence to ergonomics significantly contributes to the high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among these surgeons.
- Implementing and enforcing ergonomic standards is essential to mitigate pain and improve surgeon health.
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