Program
UNM Occupational Therapy Program
College
Health Sciences (non-MD)
Student Level
Master's
Location
PAÍS Building
Start Date
10-11-2022 11:00 AM
End Date
10-11-2022 1:00 PM
Abstract
Title: Ergonomic assessment of surgical residents using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) Research Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine if Occupational Therapy (OT) graduate students could complete ergonomic assessments on surgical residents and to determine if the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) provide useful information on the ergonomics of the residents performing both open and laparoscopic abdominal procedures. Design: Observational study. Setting: University hospital. Participants: Four OT graduate students completed the REBA and RULA on six surgical residents. Intervention: Ergonomic assessment using the RULA and REBA. Main outcome measures: The REBA and RULA evaluate postural stresses that increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. Scores > 4 represent median risk on the REBA, whereas scores > 3 may prompt change on the RULA. Demographic information included surgeon postgraduate year (PGY). Results: To assist in completion of the assessments, OT students recorded static positions by taking photographs of operating surgery residents. Eleven assessments were completed on 6 surgical residents (PGY 3 to 7). The residents were each observed for 1 hour and the worst posture was selected to calculate the REBA and RULA. Mean RULA score 7.27 (range 4-10) Mode 7; Mean RULA 6.09 (4-7) Mode 6. A Spearman correlation comparison of the level of risk assessed by the REBA and RULA was moderate rs = 0.43853, p (2-tailed) = 0.17727. Conclusion: Graduate OT students were successful in completing the REBA and RULA for operating surgery residents. This study will guide future interprofessional ergonomic initiatives between OT students and surgical trainees. Key Words: Interprofessional education, ergonomics, surgery, occupational therapy
Ergonomic Assessment of Surgical Residents
PAÍS Building
Title: Ergonomic assessment of surgical residents using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) Research Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine if Occupational Therapy (OT) graduate students could complete ergonomic assessments on surgical residents and to determine if the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) provide useful information on the ergonomics of the residents performing both open and laparoscopic abdominal procedures. Design: Observational study. Setting: University hospital. Participants: Four OT graduate students completed the REBA and RULA on six surgical residents. Intervention: Ergonomic assessment using the RULA and REBA. Main outcome measures: The REBA and RULA evaluate postural stresses that increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. Scores > 4 represent median risk on the REBA, whereas scores > 3 may prompt change on the RULA. Demographic information included surgeon postgraduate year (PGY). Results: To assist in completion of the assessments, OT students recorded static positions by taking photographs of operating surgery residents. Eleven assessments were completed on 6 surgical residents (PGY 3 to 7). The residents were each observed for 1 hour and the worst posture was selected to calculate the REBA and RULA. Mean RULA score 7.27 (range 4-10) Mode 7; Mean RULA 6.09 (4-7) Mode 6. A Spearman correlation comparison of the level of risk assessed by the REBA and RULA was moderate rs = 0.43853, p (2-tailed) = 0.17727. Conclusion: Graduate OT students were successful in completing the REBA and RULA for operating surgery residents. This study will guide future interprofessional ergonomic initiatives between OT students and surgical trainees. Key Words: Interprofessional education, ergonomics, surgery, occupational therapy
