Physical and psychological workload of surgeons standing in the operating room
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be allocated to either the archelisFX-wearing group or the non-wearing group based on the research objective.
archelisFX
Sponsors
Morita Yoshifumi
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Surgeons affiliated with Hamamatsu University School of Medicine 2.Individuals whose physique fits the archelisFX (M size): height between 160 cm and 185 cm, and body weight less than 90 kg 3.Individuals who have provided written informed consent to participate in this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals whose body physique does not meet the fitting criteria for archelisFX (M size) 2.Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions that cause pain or functional disorders in the lower back or legs 3.Individuals who have been instructed by their department head or attending physicians to restrict working hours 4.Junior residents (postgraduate year 1-2) 5.Surgeons engaged in emergency operations
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Borg scale scores obtained from participants under the archelisFX-wearing and non-wearing conditions | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart rate variability, including average heart rate, maximum heart rate, and heart rate variability range, measured by Fitbit. Time Frame : During each surgical procedure Degree of physical fatigue and pain perceived during surgery, evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS). Time Frame : Immediately after surgery Subjective evaluation of device use, assessed using a five-point Likert scale for comfort and restrictions associated with wearing the assist suit, with additional free-text comments on perceived advantages or areas for improvement. Time Frame : Immediately after surgery | — |
Contacts
Public ContactDaiki Nishiwaki
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
Outcome results
None listed