Recorded presentations on ergonomics from 2017 COS Annual Meeting
Ergonomics: Tell me, doctor, where does it hurt?
Saturday June 17, 1330–1500
Room 519AB
Learning objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the common ergonomics problems ophthalmologists experience in clinical practice
- Describe common ergonomics issues with physicians using electronic medical records
- List commercial products available to protect against repetitive stress injuries in ophthalmology
- List personal products available to optimize neck and back posture
- Recognize the risks of some common injuries associated with tasks requiring sustained and awkward postures
- Identify workplace mechanisms of injury and basic prevention solutions
GUEST SPEAKERGeorge Matos, CAT(C), CSEP-CPT, RCRT, BA Kin MODERATORSLorne Bellan, MD |
FACULTYAshley Brissette, MD |
Agenda
| 1330 | Introduction • Lorne Bellan |
| 1333 | The incidence and effects of work-related musculoskeletal injury among ophthalmologists • Ashley Brissette |
| 1341 | Occupational musculoskeletal pain & injury in Canadian ophthalmologists • Vlad Diaconita |
| 1349 | Discussion |
| 1355 | Developing an educational module for ergonomics in ophthalmology • Timothy Ratzlaff |
| 1403 | Canadian Ophthalmic Practitioner Ergonomic (COPE) survey • Femida Kherani |
| 1411 | Discussion |
| 1416 | Re-attaching the focus • George Matos |
| 1446 | Discussion |
| 1457 | Closing remarks |
| 1500 | Adjourn |
George Matos, CAT(C), CSEP-CPT, RCRT, BA Kin