Prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal pain in Japanese gastrointestinal endoscopists: A controlled study

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2011; 17(11): 1488-1493
Published online Mar 21, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i11.1488

Table 4 Environmental factors affecting endoscopic procedures

Factor	No. per week (n = 190)
Use of height-adjustable examination table (yes/no)	186 (98)/4 (2)
Position of monitor (directly in front of endoscopist, at eye level/other position)	133 (70)/57 (30)
Manufacturer of endoscope primarily used (Olympus/Fujifilm/NI)	138 (73)/47 (25)/5 (3)

NI: Not informed.

Citation: Kuwabara T, Urabe Y, Hiyama T, Tanaka S, Shimomura T, Oko S, Yoshihara M, Chayama K. Prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal pain in Japanese gastrointestinal endoscopists: A controlled study. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(11): 1488-1493
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i11/1488.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i11.1488