The Impact of Intraoperative Stretching Microbreaks on Otolaryngologists
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interventional
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Brief Summary
There have been numerous survey-based and observational studies reporting a high percentage of otolaryngologists suffering from work-related musculoskeletal symptoms, in which more than half attributed to poor ergonomics in the operating room. Interventions have been implemented in the past to alleviate ergonomic hazards in general surgery such as intra-operative stretch breaks. However, there has not yet been an intervention done to alleviate ergonomic hazards in otolaryngologists. Our study aims to explore the efficacy of implementing intraoperative stretch breaks and assess their effect on otolaryngologists' practices and musculoskeletal pain.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Mar 2021
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 10, 2021
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
March 16, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 19, 2021
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 31, 2021
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 31, 2021
CompletedMarch 19, 2021
March 1, 2021
10 months
March 10, 2021
March 16, 2021
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
Body part discomfort
Body Part Discomfort is a validated survey with 0-5 score on the neck, shoulder R/L, hand R/L, lower/upper back, knee R/L, foot R/L. 0 with no pain to 5 with high pain.
Given before each surgery during control days as a baseline
Body part discomfort
Body Part Discomfort is a validated survey with 0-5 score on the neck, shoulder R/L, hand R/L, lower/upper back, knee R/L, foot R/L. 0 with no pain to 5 with high pain.
Given before each surgery during intervention days
Body part discomfort
Body Part Discomfort is a validated survey with 0-5 score on the neck, shoulder R/L, hand R/L, lower/upper back, knee R/L, foot R/L. 0 with no pain to 5 with high pain.
Given after each surgery during control days as a baseline
Body part discomfort
Body Part Discomfort is a validated survey with 0-5 score on the neck, shoulder R/L, hand R/L, lower/upper back, knee R/L, foot R/L. 0 with no pain to 5 with high pain.
Given after each surgery during intervention days
Study Arms (2)
Intervention group
EXPERIMENTALCross over study so each participant will have 3 control days without intervention and 3 intervention days with stretching exercise.
Control group
NO INTERVENTIONCross over study so each participant will have 3 control days without intervention and 3 intervention days with stretching exercise.
Interventions
Standardized microbreak stretch that is designed to perform intraoperatively within the sterile field at medically convenient 20-40 min intervals throughout each procedure.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Otolaryngologists
- Currently practicing
You may not qualify if:
- Non-otolarynglogists
- Currently not practicing
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Medical Faculty Associates
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States
Related Publications (2)
Park AE, Zahiri HR, Hallbeck MS, Augenstein V, Sutton E, Yu D, Lowndes BR, Bingener J. Intraoperative "Micro Breaks" With Targeted Stretching Enhance Surgeon Physical Function and Mental Focus: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Ann Surg. 2017 Feb;265(2):340-346. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000001665.
PMID: 28059962RESULTHallbeck MS, Lowndes BR, Bingener J, Abdelrahman AM, Yu D, Bartley A, Park AE. The impact of intraoperative microbreaks with exercises on surgeons: A multi-center cohort study. Appl Ergon. 2017 Apr;60:334-341. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2016.12.006. Epub 2016 Dec 29.
PMID: 28166893RESULT
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 10, 2021
First Posted
March 19, 2021
Study Start
March 16, 2021
Primary Completion
December 31, 2021
Study Completion
December 31, 2021
Last Updated
March 19, 2021
Record last verified: 2021-03