First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course ( August 6-7) | 2023-7-28-2023 FYF Presentation 4

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the importance of ergonomics in the field of gastroenterology. Gastroenterologists have the highest rates of work-related injuries due to the physically demanding nature of endoscopy procedures. The goal of the video is to raise awareness of this issue and introduce the concept of ergonomics to help prevent injuries and improve well-being. Studies show that a significant percentage of gastroenterologists and fellows report endoscopy-related injuries, with women experiencing more upper extremity injuries and men experiencing more lower back pain. The video emphasizes the need for ergonomics training and barriers that exist in implementing it. Common sites of endoscopy-related injuries include the upper extremities, neck, shoulder, back, and lower extremities. The video suggests various interventions in the pre-endoscopy, intra-endoscopy, and post-endoscopy phases to reduce the risk of injury, including education, communication, proper room setup, technique optimization, breaks, and stretching. It also highlights the importance of involving the entire healthcare team and addressing ergonomics during pregnancy. The video concludes by calling for more advocacy, research, and curriculum development to improve ergonomics in gastroenterology.

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Aparna Repaka

Keywords

ergonomics

gastroenterology

work-related injuries

endoscopy procedures

ergonomics training

interventions