Endoscopy, Ergonomics, Virtual Reality, Virtual Reality Headset
Conditions
Keywords
ergonomics, virtual reality, virtual reality headset, endoscopy
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a virtual reality headset (VRH) during endoscopy and its impact on the endoscopist ergonomics. We will use the Apple Vision Pro during approximately 140 endoscopic procedures during which ergonomics will be assessed.
Interventions
DEVICEVirtual reality headset
Use of the virtual reality headset during endoscopic procedures.
OTHERMYSELF checklist
A preprocedural timeout to improve ergonomics.
Sponsors
The Cleveland Clinic
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Endoscopist: endoscopist at Cleveland Clinic Weston who consent to participate in the study and are performing either colonoscopy, EUS, or ERCP. * Patient: patient undergoing colonoscopy, EUS, or ERCP
Exclusion criteria
* Exclude the following procedures: Device-assisted colonoscopy (e.g.- double balloon, pathfinder, etc) * ERCP in native papilla * Cholangioscopy * Therapeutic EUS procedures (FNA/FNB, Stent Placement) * Planned Mucosal Resection of Polyps \> 20 mm * Inpatient procedures * Aborted procedures
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Reduction of endoscopy related musculoskeletal injury by VRH as assessed by rapid entire body assessment (REBA) score. | From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure. | The REBA score is an ergonomic assessment tool used to identify potential risks of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace by evaluating posture and movements. The score ranges from 0-15 with 0 being the lowest risk and 15 being the highest risk. A two point decrease pre-intervention will be considered significant. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Endoscopist experience with VRH assess via subjective survey scored on a 5-point Likert scale. | From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure. | The survey includes six questions on ergonomics, technical feasibility, visual clarity, workflow, mental demands, and overall experience. Each question is scored 1-5 with the higher score being outcome. |
| Risk reduction of endoscopic related musculoskeletal injury in specific subgroups (colonoscopy, EUS, ERCP) by VRH as assessed by rapid entire body assessment (REBA) score. | From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure. | The REBA score is an ergonomic assessment tool used to identify potential risks of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace by evaluating posture and movements. The score ranges from 0-15 with 0 being the lowest risk and 15 being the highest risk. A two point decrease pre-intervention will be considered significant. |
| risk reduction of endoscopy related musculoskeletal injury due to pre-procedural checklist as assessed by rapid entire body assessment (REBA) score. | From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure. | The REBA score is an ergonomic assessment tool used to identify potential risks of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace by evaluating posture and movements. The score ranges from 0-15 with 0 being the lowest risk and 15 being the highest risk. A two point decrease pre-intervention will be considered significant. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed