Presentation
Comparing the Effectiveness and Applicability of Two Intraoperative Break Scheduling Strategies on Surgeons’ Workload and Body Part Discomfort Using OR-Stretch Web-App
DescriptionThis study evaluated the effects of microbreaks using OR-Stretch web-app on surgeons’ intraoperative workload and body part discomfort. Each participant performed three surgical procedures (same surgeries per surgeon; at least 2 hours) that were randomly assigned one of the three following conditions: 1. Microbreaks every 30-40 minutes (More Frequent), 2. Microbreaks every 60-70 minutes (Less Frequent), 3. No microbreaks (Baseline). Fourteen surgeons (8 females, 6 males) participated in this study. Surgeons reported that taking microbreaks helped them with the physical performance, body part pain and discomfort, fatigues, and mental focus. The results highlighted the occasional negative effects of taking microbreaks on the surgical workflow and distractions. The standard usability scale (SUS) survey revealed that the OR-Stretch web-app was easy to use and well-accepted by the surgeons; however, there were concerns related to integrating it into the operating room workflow and the need for someone to help manage the web-app.
Event Type
Lecture
TimeThursday, September 12th11:35am - 11:55am MST
LocationGrand Ballroom
Health Care