Female Surgical Ergonomics in Otolaryngology: A National Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the nature and impact surgical ergonomic challenges experienced by female otolaryngologists.

Study design

National survey study.

Setting

Female otolaryngology residents, fellows and attendings recruited via social media posting and email distribution.

Methods

We distributed a survey study to female otolaryngologists throughout the United States. The height and glove size of participants reporting difficulties with equipment and instruments were compared to those not reporting difficulties.

Results

Ninety-six female otolaryngologists participated in our study, comprised of 43% residents, 10% fellows, and 47% attendings. Ninety percent of participants reported difficulties using equipment and 77% of participants reported difficulty with

SUBMITTER: Morse E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10922095 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature