Course Design and Learning Outcomes of a Practical Online Ergonomics Course for Surgical Residents

Growing pains: strategies for improving ergonomics in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

“…Giagio et al [47] reported that a longitudinal ‘preventive program’ significantly decreased surgeon-reported pain scores and use of analgesics at 6 months. Incorporation of modules, lectures, or workshops into residency curricula revealed increased resident confidence in assessing risk of WMSDs [44] and increased awareness of their own habits in the operating room [43]. The majority of residents felt these methods were effective in providing ergonomics education [46].…”

“…At the trainee level, only 55% of surveyed residents were aware of formal ergonomic recommendations and, despite this knowledge, 73% of surveyed residents had not incorporated these recommendations into their daily practice [43]. Multiple educational interventions have been proposed and studied to help fill this training gap, including online modules [44], workshops/trainings [45,46], longitudinal preventive programs [47], and ergonomist interventions directly in the operating room [28 ▪ ]. Application of these interventions has been associated with increased knowledge of surgical ergonomic principles or reduction in surgeon pain scores.…”

Raising the bar (and the OR table):Ergonomics in MIGS

“…45 Multiple educational interventions have been proposed and studied to help fill this training gap. 30,[46][47][48][49] When used, these interventions have been associated with increased knowledge of surgical ergonomic principles or reduction in surgeon pain scores, including trainees. 50 As we become more cognizant of WMSDs, standardized resident curricula should be developed in an effort to reduce the prevalence of these potentially careerending injuries.…”

SGS showcases gyn surgeons’ impact on innovation, education, equity, and enterprise

“…45 Multiple educational interventions have been proposed and studied to help fill this training gap. 30,[46][47][48][49] When used, these interventions have been associated with increased knowledge of surgical ergonomic principles or reduction in surgeon pain scores, including trainees. 50 As we become more cognizant of WMSDs, standardized resident curricula should be developed in an effort to reduce the prevalence of these potentially careerending injuries.…”