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Save our surgeons: an ergonomics evaluation of laparoscopic hysterectomy
conference contribution
posted on 2017-01-12, 09:35 authored by Sue HignettSue Hignett, E.L. Moss, Diane GyiDiane Gyi, Lisa Calkins, Laura L. JonesThis paper presents an investigation of ergonomic issues and coping strategies during gynaecological laparoscopic surgery. Data were collected with questionnaires, postural analysis and interviews. The results suggest that work-related musculoskeletal disorders were present in almost 90% of survey respondents. The workplace factors included equipment dimensions, preference of port positioning and patient size with limited adjustability for all surgeons to perform comfortably and effectively. These findings have implications for service provision (availability of surgeons) and patient safety (human interface design).
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Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human FactorsCitation
HIGNETT, S. ... et al, 2017. Save our surgeons: an ergonomics evaluation of laparoscopic hysterectomy. IN: Contemporary Ergonomics & Human Factors 2017: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors, Daventry, Northamptonshire, UK, 25-27 April 2017.Publisher
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