Ergonomics appraisals in operating rooms

•100 % of the surgeons surveyed consider that improvements must be made in their work environment.•Direct appraisals from surgeons about the main components in an operating room can be a valuable source of information for future developments in the field.•Raise visibility in ergonomics, which may im...

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Published in:Clinics (São Paulo, Brazil) Brazil), 2024-01, Vol.79, p.100439, Article 100439
Main Authors: Solleiro Rodríguez, Jaime, Juanes Méndez, Juan Antonio, Blaya Haro, Fernando
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ergonomics
General surgery
Humans
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Musculoskeletal Diseases - etiology
Musculoskeletal Diseases - prevention & control
Occupational Diseases - etiology
Occupational Diseases - prevention & control
Occupational health
Operating Rooms
Original
Posture - physiology
Risk
Spain
Surgeons
Surveys and Questionnaires
Work
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Summary:•100 % of the surgeons surveyed consider that improvements must be made in their work environment.•Direct appraisals from surgeons about the main components in an operating room can be a valuable source of information for future developments in the field.•Raise visibility in ergonomics, which may improve surgical conditions. This document presents the ergonomic assessments carried out by Spanish surgeons on the materials used within an operating room. With the objective of disseminating and raising awareness of the importance of ergonomics, this working group has compiled information from a previously conducted survey on musculoskeletal disorders associated with surgical work from the year 2022, obtaining feedback from 131 surgeons from 17 distinct specialties. A noteworthy 80.2 % of surveyed surgeons reported having experienced forced postures during surgery, and 96.9 % believe that their physical discomfort is a result of the posture adopted during operations. Such postures can result in the development of pathologies and may have a direct impact on work performance and even in extreme cases, it can lead to sick leave or early retirement. By providing their insights on electronic devices, surgical furniture, and instrumentation, surgeons can help identify areas for improvement in the practice of their profession.
ISSN:1807-5932
1980-5322
1980-5322
DOI:10.1016/j.clinsp.2024.100439