Resident Posture Biofeedback Study

Launched by WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · Aug 19, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The Resident Posture Biofeedback Study is researching how biofeedback devices can help surgical residents improve their posture during surgeries. Poor posture can lead to painful conditions over time, and this study aims to educate residents about maintaining better posture, which could help them avoid injuries and have longer, happier careers in surgery.

To participate in this study, you need to be a surgical resident who has completed at least one year of training and is currently doing a one-month rotation in the general surgery department. Unfortunately, if you have certain inflammatory joint issues or have had orthopedic surgery in the last six months, you won’t be eligible. If you join, you will learn how to use biofeedback devices that provide real-time information about your posture while performing surgical tasks, helping you make adjustments as needed. This could be a great opportunity to enhance your skills and protect your health as a surgeon.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Surgical residents with surgical experience of at least one year (Postgraduate year 2-5)
• • Completing a one-month rotation at the study sites within the general surgery department during the study period
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Clinically diagnosed inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders per self-report
• • History of orthopedic surgery in the last six months per self-report