An overview of occupational injuries among female orthopaedic surgeons.

Autor: Sedani AB; University of Miami/Jackson Health Systems Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1611 NW 12th Ave #303, Miami, FL, 33136, USA., Yakkanti RR; University of Miami/Jackson Health Systems Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1611 NW 12th Ave #303, Miami, FL, 33136, USA., Syros A; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Ave #1140, Miami, FL, 33136, USA., Swonger RM; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Ave #1140, Miami, FL, 33136, USA., LaPorte DM; Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 1800 Orleans St., Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA., Aiyer AA; Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 1800 Orleans St., Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA., D'Apuzzo MR; University of Miami/Jackson Health Systems Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1611 NW 12th Ave #303, Miami, FL, 33136, USA., Hernandez VH; University of Miami/Jackson Health Systems Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1611 NW 12th Ave #303, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of orthopaedics [J Orthop] 2023 Nov 07; Vol. 47, pp. 94-99. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 07 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2023.10.037
Abstrakt: Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess occupational injuries among female orthopaedic surgeons and compare these rates to their male counterparts.
Methods: An electronic survey was developed to assess occupational injuries among female orthopaedic surgeons. Descriptive statistics were analyzed for all survey items, and chi-squared tests and paired t-tests were used when appropriate.
Results: 169 female orthopaedic surgeons completed this survey, the average age was 50 years old. MSK Injuries: Among the 169 responding surgeons, there were a total of 320 work-related musculoskeletal injuries. Non-MSK Occupational Injuries: Female orthopaedic surgeons experience social isolation at much higher rates than their male counterparts (53.8 % and 32.9 % respectively, p < 0.0001) as well as psychological distress since beginning practice (61.5 % and 55.3 % respectively). Additionally, female orthopaedic surgeons report higher rates of burnout (72.2 %, p = 0.01) compared to male orthopaedic surgeons (63.4 %). Female orthopaedic surgeons also sought out counseling from mental health professionals at higher rates than their male counterparts since beginning training (37.3 % and 28.6 % respectively, p = 0.02). 13.1 % of female respondents reported having been diagnosed with cancer since starting practice. Additionally, 94.6 % of female orthopaedic surgeons have experienced a finger stick and 16.1 % of female orthopaedic surgeons have experienced hearing loss since beginning practice.
Discussion: This study assesses the occupational injuries that affect female orthopaedic surgeons' physical and mental well-being. We found that in comparison to male orthopaedic surgeons, the major differences were found in the psychological and emotional domains. Women reported experiencing burnout and social isolation as well as seeking professional counseling at significantly higher rates than males; however, both genders reported concerningly high numbers. This could suggest that more resources need to be made available to help orthopaedic surgeons cope with the stresses of their demanding profession, with a specific emphasis on reducing work-related stress among female orthopaedic surgeons.
Competing Interests: The authors, their immediate family, and any research foundation with which they are affiliated did not receive any financial payments or other benefits from any commercial entity related to the subject of this article. There are no relevant disclosures. We have no conflicts of interest. The Manuscript submitted does not contain information about medical device(s)/drug(s).
(© 2023 Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Professor P K Surendran Memorial Education Foundation.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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