Effect of Visual Displays and Locations on Laparoscopic Surgical Training Task

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• Personal Author:
  Heath WB ; Kaber DB ; Rogers ML ; Suresh S ; Uy CC
• Description:
  The number of minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures has substantially increased since its introduction due to health and recovery benefits for patients. However, there are potential performance issues in MIS for surgeons due to perceptual processing demands associated with supporting technologies. Monitor location has been identified as a major factor influencing performance in these types of procedures. This study examined the effect of multiple monitors on performance during a laparoscopic surgical training task (peg transfer among instruments). Twenty-four novice subjects were exposed to different monitor conditions including a default position, a biomechanically compatible position, and a position collocated with the operating surface as well as the combination of the latter two. Subjective rankings and cognitive workload were also assessed. Results revealed a significant effect of monitor position on task time when compared to subjects' baseline training task time using the default monitor setup. Collocating the monitor with the operating surface was shown to be superior in terms of task time. There were no significant differences among monitor positions in terms of perceived workload. The results of this study provide an applicable guide for the design of MIS setups in the operating room to promote surgeon performance. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Biomechanical Phenomena Ergonomics Health Personnel Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Minimally Invasive Surgery Biomechanics Equipment Design Equipment Testing Monitor Position Monitors Operating Rooms Surgeons Surgery Task Performance
• ISSN:
  0003-6870
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  North Carolina ; OSHA Region 4
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  43
• Issue:
  4
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20054169
• Citation:
  Appl Ergon 2012 Jul; 43(4):762-767
• Contact Point Address:
  Will B. Heath, North Carolina State University, Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, 400 Daniels Hall, 111 Lampe Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
• Email:
  wbheath@gmail.com
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2012
• Performing Organization:
  University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Applied Ergonomics
• End Date:
  20270630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:5da5ac1e9c701575f94eb2b7a8bc3869fec0daa4671aefbcd994d04624645e362dcc0e748cf37872d5d9cbd2e3bb2c7761451ea674010f61ee389441725c288e
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/216787/cdc_216787_DS1.pdf
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