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Curr Opin Pulm Med
January 2025
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Purpose Of Review: This study examines ergonomic considerations in bronchoscopic procedures, surveying existing research, injury rates, contributing factors, and practical ergonomic controls.
Recent Findings: The field of ergonomics examines the relationship between workers and their workplace to enhance productivity and minimize injuries. Bronchoscopists may face ergonomic hazards due to extended periods of maintaining fixed positions, repetitive actions, and the design of both tools and procedure spaces.
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
October 2024
Nursing Department, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the impact of high-fidelity simulator (HFS) training on the bronchoscopy operation skills, confidence, stress, and learning satisfaction of trainees who further their training at endoscopy center in our hospital. The study also investigated the practical application effects of HFS training and provided a reference for the development of clinical teaching and training programs in hospitals.
Methods: The 18 trainees who furthered their training at the endoscopy center were evaluated for their bronchoscopy operation skills, confidence, and stress levels before and after HFS training.
Healthcare (Basel)
April 2024
Ambu A/S, Baltorpbakken 13, DK-2750 Ballerup, Denmark.
Endoscopy-related musculoskeletal injuries (ERIs) are frequent among gastrointestinal, pulmonary, nasal, and urologic endoscopists, impacting the healthcare system. The present review aims to compare the ERI rates, risk factors, and ergonomic recommendations in the different endoscopic fields. A review was conducted using PubMed and Cochrane Library for articles based on surveys and published until 10 January 2024.
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December 2023
Respiratory Institute, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
Interventional pulmonologists require a unique set of skills including precise motor abilities and physical endurance, but surprisingly the application of ergonomic principles in the field of bronchoscopy remains limited. This is particularly intriguing when considering the significant impact that poor ergonomics can have on diagnostic aptitude, income potential and overall health. It is therefore imperative to provide comprehensive education to physicians regarding the significance of ergonomics in their work, especially considering the introduction of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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August 2023
Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila.
Objective: This single-subject case study was done to evaluate the presence and evaluate the risk factors for the development of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) among the staff performing bronchoscopy in the bronchoscopy suite.
Methods: A single-subject case study to describe the ergonomic issues in bronchoscopy including identifying multiple factors that can potentially, either singly or in combination, affect physical work capacity. The study focused on the evaluation and control of occupational factors during bronchoscopy to improve awareness of ergonomic issues in bronchoscopy using the following data collection tools: 1) hierarchical task analysis, 2) activity sampling, 3) direct observation of the procedure (walk-around), 5) structured interview of the subject, and 5) utilization of checklists.
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