Measuring Ergonomic Risk in Operating Surgeons by Using Wearable Technology

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Authors

Andrew J. Meltzer · Mayo Clinic Hospital

M. Susan Hallbeck · Mayo Clinic

Melissa M. Morrow · Mayo Clinic in Florida

Bethany R. Lowndes · Mayo Clinic in Florida

Victor J. Davila · Mayo Clinic Hospital

William M. Stone · Mayo Clinic Hospital

Samuel R. Money ·

Abstract

This case series study examines the ergonomic risk of surgery using wearable sensor inertial measurement units to monitor the ergonomics of surgeons at work.

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Published in: JAMA Surgery

Volume 155, Issue 5, pp. 444-444

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2019.6384

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 9.00

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