ReviewAnnals of gastroenterology
Occupation-associated health hazards for the gastroenterologist/endoscopist.
Review in Annals of gastroenterology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Endoscopy-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Prevalence, Risk Factors and Prevention.United European gastroenterology journal · 2025Pooled it
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- An estimation of the endoscopist's musculoskeletal injury risk for right and left lateral decubitus positions during colonoscopy: a field-based ergonomic study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Smaller hands and less experience are associated with greater ergonomic strain during endoscopic procedures.Surgical endoscopy · 2022Article
- The Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Current and Future Endoscopic Personal Protective Equipment Practices: A National Survey of 77 Endoscopists.Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology · 2022Article
- Ergonomics of gastrointestinal endoscopies: Musculoskeletal injury among endoscopy physicians, nurses, and technicians.World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy · 2022Article
- The impact of face shields on the quality of gastrointestinal endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic.BMC gastroenterology · 2022Article
- Socioeconomic status and ADL disability of the older adults: Cumulative health effects, social outcomes and impact mechanisms.PloS one · 2022Article
- Colonoscopy-related injury among colonoscopists: an international survey.Endoscopy international open · 2021Article
- Work-Life Conflict and Its Health Effects on Korean Gastroenterologists According to Age and Sex.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2020Article
- Bilio-pancreatic endoscopy during COVID-19 pandemic.Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology · 2020Review
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
Advances in the field of endoscopy have allowed gastroenterologists to obtain detailed imaging of anatomical structures and to treat gastrointestinal diseases with endoscopic therapies. However, these technological developments have exposed endoscopists and staff to hazards such as musculoskeletal injuries, exposure to infectious agents, and ionizing radiation. We aimed to review the occupational hazards for the gastroenterologist and endoscopist. Using PubMed, Medline, Medscape, and Google Scholar, we identified peer-reviewed articles with the keywords "occupational hazards," "health hazards," "occupational health hazards," "endoscopy," "gastroenterologist," "infectious agents," "musculoskeletal injuries," and "radiation." Strategies for reducing exposure to infectious agents, radiation, and the risk of musculoskeletal injuries related to gastroenterology include compliance with established standard measures, the use of thyroid shields and radioprotective eyewear, and ergonomic practices. We conclude that educating endoscopic personnel and trainees in these practices, in addition to further research in these areas, will likely lead to the development of more efficient and user-friendly workspaces that are safer for patients and personnel.
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