Commentary: Bringing Back Better Backs

Cardiothoracic surgery is a physically and mentally demanding specialty. As concerns related to physician burnout remain at the forefront of broader discussions in medicine, improving the mental wellbeing of physicians has become a widely recognized priority. Despite the well-established physical demands of cardiothoracic surgery, less is understood about how this physical component of wellness can be evaluated and optimized. In this issue, Dairywala et al highlight the importance of a significant contributor to the physical health of cardiothoracic surgeons —ergonomics in the operating room.
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: ADULT – Commentary Source Type: research