Promoting Ergonomics in the Operating Room: Insights from Dr. Rookaya Mather

The Hat Rack

Episode 09: CPD Horizons Summer Series

In this episode, Dr. Rookaya Mather, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, discusses the critical importance of operating room ergonomics and the prevention of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries among healthcare professionals. She shares her personal experience with a work-related injury and the insights gained from an interdisciplinary forum on MSK injury prevention. Dr. Mather highlights the need for ergonomic assessments, proactive physical conditioning, and collaboration with occupational health services to mitigate injury risks. Tune in to learn about practical strategies and best practices to optimize ergonomics and protect the well-being of healthcare providers in procedural specialties.

The Hat Rack: CPD Horizons Summer Series 2024 is a collection of short episodes released weekly throughout the summer. Each episode is derived from sessions recorded during the CPD Horizon Day in May, celebrating the work done by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) team at Schulich. The episodes are designed to be brief, around ten minutes, making them easy to listen to during summer activities like heading to the beach or going on a bike ride.

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