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ArticleDigestive diseases and sciences2019

Musculoskeletal Injuries Are Commonly Reported Among Gastroenterology Trainees: Results of a National Survey.

Kerstin Austin, Haley Schoenberger, Mary Sesto, Eric Gaumnitz, Aimee Teo Broman, Sumona Saha

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Article in Digestive diseases and sciences, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Kerstin AustinDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA. kerstinpriest@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0689-8504
Haley SchoenbergerSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA.
Mary SestoDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA.
Eric GaumnitzDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA.
Aimee Teo BromanDepartment of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA.
Sumona SahaDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA.
University of Wisconsin–Madison · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEndoscopy-related musculoskeletal injuries are increasingly recognized among gastroenterologists. While injury rates and risk factors have been studied among practicing gastroenterologists, little is known about rates among trainees during fellowship.

aimsThis study analyzes the prevalence of endoscopy-related overuse injuries and risk factors for injuries among a national sample of gastroenterology (GI) fellows. We also surveyed GI fellowship program directors and fellows about perceptions of overuse injuries during GI training.

methodsWe distributed a 29-item electronic survey to GI fellows at accredited programs in the USA in April 2016. Survey items included demographic information, questions pertaining to injuries, and level of agreement on the importance of ergonomics training in GI fellowship. Additionally, we distributed a 7-item electronic survey to fellowship program directors evaluating perception of overuse injuries and prevention during fellowship training. Fisher's exact test determined factors associated with sustaining an injury.

resultsAn estimated 1509 fellows received the survey. Eleven percent (n = 165) of gastroenterology fellows completed the survey. Twenty percent reported having a musculoskeletal injury. Female gender was the only factor associated with a higher rate of reported injury (p < 0.01). The most common injuries reported were thumb and other hand-related pain (n = 28 [64%]).

conclusionsMusculoskeletal injuries may affect up to 20% of GI fellows. Female fellows more frequently report injuries and may be at particularly high risk which has not been found in previously reported surveys of practicing gastroenterologists. Standardized curricula on ergonomic considerations and injury prevention are needed to enhance GI fellowship training and reduce injury rates.

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Occupational HealthAdultCumulative Trauma DisordersCurriculumEducation, Medical, GraduateEndoscopy, GastrointestinalFemaleGastroenterologistsGastroenterologyHealth SurveysHumansMaleMusculoskeletal DiseasesOccupational InjuriesPrevalenceRisk FactorsEndoscopy trainingFellowshipMusculoskeletal injuriesOveruse

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