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.
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Body part discomfort
Timeframe: Given before each surgery during control days as a baseline
Body part discomfort
Timeframe: Given before each surgery during intervention days
Body part discomfort
Timeframe: Given after each surgery during control days as a baseline
Body part discomfort
Timeframe: Given after each surgery during intervention days