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Gastroenterologists’ goals for ergonomic colonoscopes: results of a national survey

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Post written by Neena Mohan, MD, from the Division of Gastroenterology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. This article evaluated gastroenterologists’ goals for ergonomic colonoscope design changes. This study was important to conduct to identify the importance of ergonomics in endoscopy to gastroenterologists and the ergonomic colonoscope design changes that are a priority …

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Impact of novel lightweight disposable gastroscope and duodenoscope on endoscopist muscle activation: a comparative study

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Post written by Veronica Bessone, PhD, from Human Factors Engineering, Research & Development, Ambu Innovation, Augsburg, Germany. The focus of this study was to determine whether lightweight single-use endoscopes reduce muscle strain and fatigue in endoscopists, potentially improving their ergonomics and overall comfort during procedures. Interest is increasing in ergonomics in gastrointestinal endoscopy. This study is important …

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Prevalence and sex differences in endoscopy-related injuries: comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

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Post written by Azizullah Beran, MD, from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the prevalence, characteristics, and burden of endoscopy-related injury (ERI). GI endoscopy is a crucial part of a gastroenterologist’s daily practice. However, it is physically demanding and increases musculoskeletal injuries. As …

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Impact of a simulation-based ergonomics training curriculum on work-related musculoskeletal injury risk in colonoscopy

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Post written by Rishad Khan, MD, and Samir C. Grover, MD, MEd, from the Division of Gastroenterology and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, and the Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. The focus of our study was a curriculum designed to teach novice endoscopists about ergonomics during colonoscopy. The …

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Editor’s Choice- Musculoskeletal injuries related to endoscopy

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Associate Editor Dr. John Saltzman highlights this article "Prevalence and risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries related to endoscopy" by Ridtitid et al as February's Editor's Choice. This article documents among endoscopists the high rate of work-related injuries. In a survey of 684 endoscopists who belong to the ASGE, the authors' found that 362 (53%) experienced …

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