The need for new interdisciplinary education approaches in surgical ergonomics

Ergonomics is the study the relationships between people and their work environment with the goal of optimizing human efficiency and wellbeing. The physical repercussions of poor ergonomics in the operating room (OR) have been reported on extensively. For surgeons, resulting musculoskeletal disorders lead to absenteeism, modification in clinical practice, career longevity reductions, and burnout.1 Furthermore, poor OR ergonomics increase the risk of intra-operative complications due to the associated escalated cognitive demands that predispose to errors.
Source: American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: My Thoughts / My Surgical Practice Source Type: research