Cervical Spine Health of Surgeons
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Purpose:
To evaluate the efficacy of a pre-operative 2-minute exercise program in reducing surgical residents self-reported neck pain.
Hypothesis:
A 10 week 2-minute neck strengthening exercise program completed between cases will reduce self-reported chronic neck pain caused by the use of surgical instruments and increase musculoskeletal health awareness in a group of residents.
Justification:
Surgical residents will be asked to complete a baseline survey regarding their self-rated neck pain. Then they will be introduced to a 2-minute neck strengthening exercise to be performed in between surgical cases. They will be asked to evaluate their neck pain again 10 weeks later.
Neck pain experience before and after the introduction of neck exercises will be compared.
Objectives:
- Define the problem through prevalence data in a sample of surgeons.
- Understand qualitatively and quantitatively measures of pain and quality on residents.
- Evaluate the efficacy of a pre-operative 2-minute exercise program.
- Disseminate our results and change the cultural norms of practice.
Research Method:
All first year general surgery residents at the University of British Columbia will be invited to participate. They will be asked to complete a survey regarding neck pain experience and introduced to a 2-minute neck muscle exercise video which they will be advised to follow for the next 10 weeks. Another follow-up survey will be sent at the end of 10 weeks.
- Statistical analysis:
Percentage of residents showing >50% improvement using an alpha of 0.05 statistical significance will be the primary outcome measure using the appropriate validated pain questionnaire. The attitude of the residents towards their neck health before the intervention will be compared to their attitudes at the completion of the study using a Pearson's chi squared test as a measure of significant difference. The self-reported effectiveness and adherence of the program at the completion of the study will be used as a measure of efficacy. All statistical analysis will be conducted in SAS 9.3.
Tipo de estudo
Estágio
- Não aplicável
Contactos e Locais
Locais de estudo
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British Columbia
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canadá, V5Z 1M9
- Vancouver General Hospital
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Critérios de participação
Critérios de elegibilidade
Idades elegíveis para estudo
- Filho
- Adulto
- Adulto mais velho
Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis
Gêneros Elegíveis para o Estudo
Descrição
Inclusion Criteria:
- All first year general surgery residents at the University of British Columbia
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous serious neck injury (e.g. herniated disc)
- Chest pain during physical exercise
- Heart failure
- Spinal Stenosis
- Radicular nerve pain
- Neurological condition causing chronic pain
- Currently involved directly with the study group
Plano de estudo
Como o estudo é projetado?
Detalhes do projeto
- Finalidade Principal: Prevenção
- Alocação: N / D
- Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição de grupo único
- Mascaramento: Nenhum (rótulo aberto)
Armas e Intervenções
Grupo de Participantes / Braço |
Intervenção / Tratamento |
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Experimental: PGY1 General Surgery Residents
All first year general surgery residents at the University of British Columbia
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Study subjects will be introduced to a 2-minute neck strengthening exercise program and advised to follow for 10 weeks.
The exercise program will include five different exercises that will strengthen the neck and stabilize the scapula.
The exercises are: Chin retraction, cracking the egg, scapular clock, wall pushup and scapula retraction.
Each will be completed as 3 isometric holds, 3 repetitions per set and 2 sets per exercise.
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O que o estudo está medindo?
Medidas de resultados primários
Medida de resultado |
Descrição da medida |
Prazo |
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Neck pain and quality of life questionnaires
Prazo: 10 weeks
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The subjects will be asked to complete the Bournemouth Neck Disability index online once at the start of the study and again following a 10 week period where the subjects will be encouraged to follow our exercise routine in between surgical cases.
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10 weeks
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Medidas de resultados secundários
Medida de resultado |
Descrição da medida |
Prazo |
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Adherence and attitudes towards the exercise program
Prazo: 10 weeks
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A followup survey will be distributed 10 weeks following the exposure to the exercise program to determine self-reported adherence and attitudes to the program.
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10 weeks
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
Patrocinador
Investigadores
- Investigador principal: York NH Hsiang, MB MHSc FRCSC, Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery
Datas de registro do estudo
Datas Principais do Estudo
Início do estudo
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Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ
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Última Atualização Postada (Estimativa)
Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade
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Outros números de identificação do estudo
- H13-01151
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