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JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
卷 11, 期 12, 页码 -出版社
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DOI: 10.3390/jcm11123496
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diversity and inclusion; gender equity; ergonomics; surgical education and training; female surgeons
This article reviews the current literature on women in surgery and ergonomics. The study found that women face challenges in surgery due to their shorter height and smaller glove size. Additionally, women experience more musculoskeletal pain than men, possibly due to the size and design of surgical tools being biased towards male and taller individuals.
Background: Literature regarding ergonomic protocols for surgery is lacking, and there is a paucity of information on how this impacts on gender differences with regards to the barriers faced by women in surgery. Methods: This article reviews current literature addressing women in surgery and ergonomics through a systematic search including the Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed databases. Results: Searches retrieved 425 items, and after a thorough evaluation for inclusion, 15 studies were examined-predominantly surveys (n = 9) and originating from the USA (n = 9). Identified ergonomic challenges included the general shorter height and smaller glove size of women. Furthermore, women experienced more musculoskeletal pain than men, potentially because the size and design of theatre tools are designed for male and tall individuals, highlighting an unconscious gender bias still pervading the surgical field. Conclusions: As more women enter medicine and pursue surgical careers, it is essential to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in theatre to develop more ergonomic environments.
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