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Abstract
Physical stress is common in GI endoscopists, leading to musculoskeletal disorders. Considering the increasing complexity of interventional GI endoscopy with prolonged examination time, work-related musculoskeletal disorders have come into focus. However, data on work-related health stress in German endoscopists are elusive. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate the prevalence and consequences of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in German endoscopists. A 24-item questionnaire on endoscopy-associated musculoskeletal disorders and standardized pain assessment was developed by an interdisciplinary team of endoscopists and sports medics. The survey was distributed online by the leading German societies for gastroenterology and endoscopy. Overall, 151 German practicing endoscopists took part in the study. Regarding the average number of endoscopic procedures per week, the study collective consisted mainly of high-volume endoscopists. The survey showed that most participants suffered from general musculoskeletal disorders (82.8%) and from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (76.8%). The most affected body parts were the neck, low back, thumb, and shoulder. Temporary absence from work due to symptoms was reported by 9.9% of the respondents. Over 30% of participating endoscopists stated the need for analgesics or physiotherapy due to musculoskeletal disorders. Age, professional experience and work time were identified as relevant risk factors for musculoskeletal health issues. A high number of German endoscopists are affected by musculoskeletal disorders due to specific working postures and repetitive movements with a large impact on personal health. Further interventional studies are mandatory to improve the risk prevention of endoscopic activity.
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1 University Hospital Ulm, Department of Internal Medicine I, Ulm, Germany (GRID:grid.410712.1) (ISNI:0000 0004 0473 882X)
2 Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Munich, Germany (GRID:grid.5252.0) (ISNI:0000 0004 1936 973X)
3 University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Internal Medicine II, Interventional and Experimental Endoscopy (InExEn), Würzburg, Germany (GRID:grid.411760.5) (ISNI:0000 0001 1378 7891)
4 University Hospital Ulm, Department of Internal Medicine I, Ulm, Germany (GRID:grid.410712.1) (ISNI:0000 0004 0473 882X); University Hospital Ulm, Department of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, Ulm, Germany (GRID:grid.410712.1) (ISNI:0000 0004 0473 882X)
5 Universität Ulm, Institut für Epidemiologie und Medizinische Biometrie, Ulm, Germany (GRID:grid.6582.9) (ISNI:0000 0004 1936 9748)
6 Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik II des Klinikums der Universität München Campus Großhadern und Innenstadt, Munich, Germany (GRID:grid.410712.1)