Digital Survey Assessment of Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Complaints Among US Ophthalmologists.

Nicholas E TanBrayden T WortzEric D Rosenberg Nathan M Radcliffe Preeya K Gupta

Published in: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) (2021)

Mild MSK complaints were highly prevalent among the surveyed ophthalmologists, and a similar trend could be expected for other US ophthalmologists. Greater frequency and severity of pain may contribute to physician burnout. There may be underdiagnosis of MSK pathology yet also high demand for ergonomic strategies and MSK treatments, suggesting a need for practical solutions.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
primary care
emergency department
pain management
neuropathic pain
cross sectional
spinal cord injury
spinal cord
postoperative pain