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The Impact of Intraoperative Stretching Microbreaks on Otolaryngologists

NCT04806308 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2021-03-19

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Summary

There have been numerous survey-based and observational studies reporting a high percentage of otolaryngologists suffering from work-related musculoskeletal symptoms, in which more than half attributed to poor ergonomics in the operating room. Interventions have been implemented in the past to alleviate ergonomic hazards in general surgery such as intra-operative stretch breaks. However, there has not yet been an intervention done to alleviate ergonomic hazards in otolaryngologists. Our study aims to explore the efficacy of implementing intraoperative stretch breaks and assess their effect on otolaryngologists' practices and musculoskeletal pain.

Conditions

  • Postural; Strain

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Otolaryngology stretching micro-breaks (OSMB)

Standardized microbreak stretch that is designed to perform intraoperatively within the sterile field at medically convenient 20-40 min intervals throughout each procedure.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • George Washington University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-03-16
Primary Completion
2021-12-31
Completion
2021-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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