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CV Surgeon Exoskeleton in US
Rochester, MN
The aim of this project is to explore the utility of exoskeletons as a way of mitigating work-related back and neck musculoskeletal pain resulting from increased physical workload and fatigue in vascular and endovascular surgeons. Specifically, this project will assess the ability of passive exoskeletons to reduce the muscular demand and pain associated with quasi-static awkward postures assumed by surgeons while performing operations. Also, the influence of using exoskeletons on surgical task dexterity will be evaluated.
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Shared Decision Making in Patients with Neck and Back Pain – Options in Neck and Back Pain Management
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to develop, in close collaboration with stakeholders and the Mayo Clinic Spine Center, an evidence-based decision aid for the management of acute and sub-acute cervical and lumbar radiculopathies – “Options in Back Pain Management.”
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A Study of the Reliability and Validity of Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Head and Neck Cancer
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ; Rochester, MN
This study will utilize Rasch analysis to study the construct validity and reliability of five shoulder-related patient-reported outcome measures in patients reporting shoulder impairment following surgery for head and neck cancer.