Ibrahim Serag, Mohammed Yahia Sarhan, Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Angelica Habash, Batool Qura'an, Sana'a Quran, Marah Alabbasi, Basil Albustanji, Mohammad Al-Jafari, Mariam Akram Nofal, Mohamed Abouzid, Mohammad Abu-Jeyyab
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Background: Surgeons are actively seeking ways to enhance operating room ergonomics. A comprehensive report on surgeon job-related disease and injuries could raise awareness, encourage workplace improvements, and emphasize the importance of ergonomic practices such as body posture awareness, appropriate operating room setup, and exercise to lessen discomfort and improve general health.
Purpose: To address the ergonomic challenges that surgeons in Jordan face during their work and to investigate how demographic variables may impact a surgeon's ability to perform open and laparoscopic procedures proficiently.
Methods: This cross-sectional observational study investigated the ergonomics of surgical practice and evaluated the impact of demographic factors on the proficiency of surgeons performing both open and laparoscopic procedures. Using a self-administered questionnaire, data were gathered from 150 Jordanian doctors who had completed more than six months of surgical training and were employed by the government, the military, or the private sector.
Results: In this study involving 150 surgeons in Jordan, demographic characteristics were assessed, revealing that male respondents, particularly from the military sector, had higher mean scores in both laparoscopic and open surgical approaches. Multiple linear regression analysis identified private institutions and military affiliation as significant positive predictors for achieving high scores in laparoscopic procedures, while exclusive military affiliation emerged as the sole significant predictor for open procedures.
Conclusion: The study highlights surgical ergonomics' role in reducing pain and improving outcomes. Prioritizing appropriate ergonomic training, encouraging discomfort reporting, and raising awareness of official recommendations are critical for the longevity of surgeons' careers, well-being, and, ultimately, better patient outcomes.
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Langenbeck''s Archives of Surgery aims to publish the best results in the field of clinical surgery and basic surgical research. The main focus is on providing the highest level of clinical research and clinically relevant basic research. The journal, published exclusively in English, will provide an international discussion forum for the controlled results of clinical surgery. The majority of published contributions will be original articles reporting on clinical data from general and visceral surgery, while endocrine surgery will also be covered. Papers on basic surgical principles from the fields of traumatology, vascular and thoracic surgery are also welcome. Evidence-based medicine is an important criterion for the acceptance of papers.
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