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The Effect of an Ergonomic Educational Intervention on Laparoscopic Surgeons' Ergonomic Risk Scores (ErgoEd)

NCT06622980 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 10

Last updated 2024-10-02

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Summary

This study aims to determine whether education of surgeons can reduce the physical strain of performing surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is known to be beneficial for patients but can cause both short- and long-term musculoskeletal injuries for the surgeons who perform it. The purpose of the study is to investigate whether the physical risks to surgeons can be reduced by educating them on how to best set up the operating theatre and equipment, and how to optimise their posture and position whilst operating.

Conditions

  • Surgery, Laparoscopic

Interventions

OTHER

Education

The educational intervention will take the form of a video explaining both general ergonomic principles and specific advice for laparoscopic surgeons. This video will be shown to surgeons at a time of their convenience and the research team will be available to answer any further questions at this time. The educational video will cover both ergonomics principles and specific advice for laparoscopic surgeons. The principles will be relevant to any situation, including those outside the medical field. The laparoscopic-specific section will include tips for optimisation of operating theatre set-up and advice on posture and body position. The video content will be reviewed by experts experienced in surgical ergonomics education to ensure it covers all useful information and is in line with best practice.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Barrie Keeler · Milton Keynes University Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-02-21
Primary Completion
2024-09-12
Completion
2024-09-12

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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