An Ergonomic Evaluation of Surgeons during Laparoscopic and Open Surgery in a General Hospital in Tehran, Iran, and Presentation of Corrective Measures in 2016

Journal Title: Journal of Health Research in Community - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Introduction and purpose: Surgeons are exposed to different risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to their occupational nature. The aim of the current research was to investigate the ergonomics of surgeons during laparoscopic and open surgeries and present applicable ergonomic strategies for the reduction of MSDs risk factors among this population.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 85 surgeons, performing laparoscopic and open surgeries, in one of the general hospitals of Tehran, Iran, in 2016. The participants were assessed by means of two ergonomic assessment methods, namely Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Strain Index (SI). Additionally, they filled out the Nordic body map questionnaire. Finally, the equipment and environmental conditions of the operation rooms were also evaluated. The data were analyzed using Excel and SPSS software.Results: The highest MSD prevalence rate was related to the lumber (76.4%) and neck (64.7%). Furthermore, laparoscopic surgery had the upper risk level of MSDs; in this regard, this risk was obtained as 72% and 86% by RULA and SI methods, respectively. Furthermore, among the  laparoscopic surgeries, neck posture risk level was significantly different from that of the open surgeries in the RULA approach (P<0.05). Likewise, in the SI method, the risk level of the wrist in laparoscopic surgeries was significantly different from that of the open surgeries (P<0.05).Conclusion: As the findings of the present study indicated, the risk level of laparoscopic operation was higher than that of the open surgeries. However, much non-compliance in terms of the surgeons and non-ergonomic equipment was observed with ergonomic instructions in both of the mentioned operations. Therefore, it is suggested to adopt ergonomic corrective measures with the priority of laparoscopic surgeries in order to prevent MSDs among surgeons.

Authors and Affiliations

Farin Fatemi, Mahdi Mohammadiyan

Keywords

Related Articles

بررسی اپیدمولوژیک حوادث ترافیکی در شهرستان بهبهان طی سال های 1385-1393

مقدمه و هدف: تکنولوژی و پیشرفت از یک سو موجب کنترل بیمار یهای واگیر و بالارفتن امید به زندگی گردیده و از سوی دیگر منجر به افزایش بیمار یهای غیرواگیر شده است. امروزه یکی از معضلات گریبان گیر بشر حوادث و مسمومیت ها و به وی...

حذف فنل و آنیلین از محلو لهای آبی با استفاده از بیومس پسته کوهی: بررسی ایزوترم و سینتیک جذب

مقدمه و هدف: آنیلین و فنل به طور گسترده در صنایعی مانند مواد رنگ، لاستیک، آفت کشها، پلاستیک و رنگ استفاده میشود و از طریق پساب به محیط زیست انتشار مییابد. این مطالعه با هدف بررسی کارایی پسته کوهی اصلاح شده از محلو لهای آ...

Modeling of Hospitalization Time to Recovery of Patients with COVID-19 in Hospitals of Golestan University of Medical Sciences

Introduction and purpose: The assessment of the length of hospital s tay until recovery of patients with Covid-19 and its related factors in different areas can help manage the treatment process and prepare for the epide...

Factors Associated with Sexual and Reproductive Health Literacy: A Scoping Review

Introduction and purpose: Sexual and reproductive health literacy leads to personal capabilities in accessing, understanding, evaluating and applying sexual health information. Several factors were associated with sexual...

Evaluation of the Removal of Hydrocarbons from Soil Media Using Persulfate Oxidation in the Presence of Mineral Siderite

Introduction and purpose: Soil contamination by petroleum is mostly resulted from oil exploration, refining processes, leaking of oil products from storage tanks, leaking from pipelines due to pipe friction and decay, re...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP638417
  • DOI -
  • Views 284
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

Farin Fatemi, Mahdi Mohammadiyan (2018). An Ergonomic Evaluation of Surgeons during Laparoscopic and Open Surgery in a General Hospital in Tehran, Iran, and Presentation of Corrective Measures in 2016. Journal of Health Research in Community, 4(1), 1-11. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-638417