MP12-03 UROLOGY RESIDENT SURGICAL ERGONOMICS

You have accessJournal of UrologyEducation Research II (MP12)1 Sep 2021MP12-03 UROLOGY RESIDENT SURGICAL ERGONOMICS Brandon Childs, Cristina Vega, and Arthur Mourtzinos ChildsBrandon Childs More articles by this author , VegaCristina Vega MourtzinosArthur View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000001985.03AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Surgery is a physically demanding occupation which can lead the development musculoskeletal pain (MSKP). These injuries inflict long-term physical, emotional, economic consequences. Surgical ergonomics has been an understudied topic within field urology specifically residency education. We sought further characterize residents' knowledge experiences regarding surgical ergonomics. METHODS: An online survey was created assess topics such as work-related pain, provoking factors, This questionnaire sent email all accredited program directors listed on American Association Urology website then disseminated eligible residents. RESULTS: received total 98 responses (66 male- 67.3% 32 female- 32.7%). Mean age post-graduate year were 30.3 years 3.2, respectively. Work-related MSKP reported in 64.3% respondents. Of residents, 60.2% plan pursue fellowship, 10.4% stated that subspecialty choice influenced pain. 74.5% affirmed their does not address Procedures most commonly led open-pelvic (56.1%), endoscopic (39.8%), open-retroperitoneal (34.7%) cases. The greatest increases after full day OR described neck, shoulders, back (figure 1). Seven residents either operative mistakes or inability operate. A 42.7% trainees used NSAIDs for control, many often 1-3 times per week. Improved training desired 88.5% participants form instruction while operating, simulation training, lectures/didactics. CONCLUSIONS: Two-thirds experienced back, shoulders. There currently exists substantial opportunity improve education with desiring more prevent MSKP. Source Funding: None © 2021 Urological Education Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 206Issue Supplement 3September 2021Page: e189-e189 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Expand Loading ...