Publications

  1. Mah A, Alam F, Larouche J, Dandal MA, Cohen T, Hallbeck S, Norasi H, Kallocsai C, Sriram S, Helman JD, Hallet J. Interdisciplinary Operating Room Ergonomics Needs and Priorities: A Survey of Operating Room Staff. Ann Surg. 2024 Nov 6 Epub 2024 Nov 06
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  2. Anderson S, Norasi H, Hallbeck S, Erben YM. Scheduled or Self-Determined: Evaluating the Optimal Implementation of the OR-Stretch, an Intraoperative Microbreak for Surgeons Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 68. 2024.
  3. Norasi H, Zoaktafi M, Kim J, Wang T, Tetteh E, Hallbeck S. Comparing the Effectiveness and Applicability of Two Intraoperative Break Scheduling Strategies on Surgeons’ Workload and Body Part Discomfort Using OR-Stretch Web-App Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 68. 2024.
  4. Kim J, Norasi H, Navarro S, Park MS, Hallbeck S. Shiftwork and Burnout Among Trauma Surgeons: a preliminary analysis of trauma surgeons’ fatigue and stress related to overnight shifts Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 68. 2024.. 2024.
  5. Incze T, Pinkney SJ, Li C, Hameed U, Hallbeck MS, Grantcharov TP, Trbovich PL. Using the operating room black box to assess surgical team member adaptation under uncertainty: an observational study. Annals of Surgery. 2024; 280 (1):75-81
  6. Norasi H, Hallbeck MS, Elli EF, Tollefson MK, Harold KL, Pak R. Impact of preferred surgical modality on surgeon wellness: a survey of workload, physical pain/discomfort, and neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Surg Endosc. 2023 Dec; 37 (12):9244-9254 Epub 2023 Oct 23
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  7. Norasi H, Hallbeck MS, Mirka GA. Neck extensor fatigue: Comparing the effect of 45 degrees of neck flexion to the effect of 45 degrees of trunk flexion. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2023.
  8. Tetteh E, Wang T, Norasi H, Kim J, Cleary S, Hallbeck MS. Artificial intelligence-enabled operating room data analysis: Current and future prospects for enhancing surgical safety Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2023.
  9. Kim JY-M, Stone R, Hallbeck MS, Norasi H. The Effects of Variable Tension Forces on Exoskeletons’ Effectiveness Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2023.
  10. Wang T, Norasi H, Nguyen MD, Harless C, Law KE, Smith TG, Tetteh E, Hallbeck S. Intraoperative Ergonomic Assessment of Exoscopes versus Conventional DIEP Flap. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2023 Jul; 39 (6):453-461 Epub 2022 Dec 12
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  11. Tetteh E, Koenig J, Wang T, Cain SM, Bremer ML, Norasi H, Kane GC, Hallbeck MS. A quantitative assessment of the effects of passive upper extremity exoskeletons on expert cardiovascular sonographers' muscle activity and posture while performing transthoracic echocardiograms (tte). International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 2023; 94:103421
  12. Spaulding A, Loomis E, Brennan E, Klein D, Pierson K, Willford R, Hallbeck MS, Reisenauer J. Postsurgical Remote Patient Monitoring Outcomes and Perceptions: A Mixed-Methods Assessment. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2022 Dec; 6(6):574-583. Epub 2022 Oct 21.
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  13. Smith TG, Norasi H, Herbst KM, Kendrick ML, Curry TB, Grantcharov TP, Palter VN, Hallbeck MS, Cleary SP. Creating a Practical Transformational Change Management Model for Novel Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Technology Implementation in the Operating Room. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2022 Dec; 6(6):584-596. Epub 2022 Oct 27.
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  14. Norasi H, Tetteh E, Wang T, Harless CA, Hallbeck S, Nguyen M. Intraoperative teamwork and workload among surgeons and surgical trainees during DIEP flap surgery Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2022; 66(1):575–579.
  15. Wang T, Norasi H, Tetteh E, Smith T, Mendes B, Hallbeck S. Examining the effectiveness of a lower back exoskeleton in reducing discomfort and workload in vascular surgery. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2022; 66(1):2153–2157.
  16. Tetteh E, Wang T, Norasi H, Bremer M, Schimda E, Kim J, Koenig J, Fortune E, Kane G, Hallbeck S. Comparison of physical workload in upper extremities between left- and right-hand ultrasound scanning Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2022; 66(1):651–655.
  17. Norasi H, Tetteh E, Law KE, Ponnala S, Hallbeck MS, Tollefson M. Intraoperative workload during robotic radical prostatectomy: Comparison between multi-port da Vinci Xi and single port da Vinci SP robots. Appl Ergon. 2022 Oct; 104:103826. Epub 2022 Jun 17.
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  18. Miller AT, Herberts MB, Hansel SL, Fox JC, Hallbeck MS, League J 3rd, Hinson C, Van Dyke C, Murray JA. Procedural and anthropometric factors associated with musculoskeletal injuries among gastroenterology endoscopists. Appl Ergon. 2022 Oct; 104:103805. Epub 2022 May 29.
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  19. Hallbeck S, Lal G. What's (hand) size got to do with it? The American Journal of Surgery. 2022; 224(6):1480-1481.
  20. Mohan AT, Abdelrahman AM, Anding WJ, Lowndes BR, Blocker RC, Hallbeck MS, Bakri K, Moran SL, Mardini S. Microsurgical skills training course and impact on trainee confidence and workload. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2022 Jul; 75 (7):2135-2142 Epub 2022 Feb 19
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  21. Tetteh E, Hallbeck MS, Mirka GA. Effects of passive exoskeleton support on EMG measures of the neck, shoulder and trunk muscles while holding simulated surgical postures and performing a simulated surgical procedure. Appl Ergon. 2022 Apr; 100:103646 Epub 2021 Nov 27
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  22. Norasi H, Tetteh E, Sarker P, Mirka GA, Hallbeck MS. Exploring the relationship between neck flexion and neck problems in occupational populations: a systematic review of the literature. Ergonomics. 2022 Apr; 65 (4):587-603 Epub 2021 Sept 27
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  23. Drudi LM, Mitchell EL, Chandra V, Coleman DM, Hallbeck MS, Mannoia K, Money SR, Brown KR, SVS Wellness Task Force. A gender-based analysis of predictors and sequelae of burnout among practicing American vascular surgeons. J Vasc Surg. 2022 Apr; 75(4):1422-1430. Epub 2021 Oct 08.
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  24. Soh IY, Money SR, Huber TS, Coleman DM, Sheahan MG, Morrissey NJ, Hallbeck MS, Meltzer AJ. Malpractice allegations against vascular surgeons: Prevalence, risk factors, and impact on surgeon wellness. J Vasc Surg. 2022 Feb; 75 (2):680-686 Epub 2021 Aug 31
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  25. Smith TG, Lowndes BR, Schmida E, Lund SB, Linden AR, Rivera M, Gas BL, Hallbeck MS. Course Design and Learning Outcomes of a Practical Online Ergonomics Course for Surgical Residents. J Surg Educ. 2022 Nov-Dec; 79(6):1489-1499. Epub 2022 Jul 27.
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  26. Shao , J, Chrouser , K, Hallbeck S, Lal , G. Surgical Ergonomics The SCOPE Portal. 2021.
  27. Lund S, Yan M, D'Angelo J, Wang T, Hallbeck MS, Heller S, Zielinski M. NASA-TLX assessment of workload in resident physicians and faculty surgeons covering trauma, surgical intensive care unit, and emergency general surgery services. Am J Surg. 2021 Dec; 222 (6):1158-1162 Epub 2021 Oct 19
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  28. Wang T, Mendes BC, Hallbeck MS, Tetteh E, Smith T, Norasi H. Introducing Exoskeletons into the Operating Room: A pilot study with vascular surgeons. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2021; 65(1):1376-1380.
  29. Norasi H, Wang T, Law KE, Harless C, Hallbeck MS, Nguyen M. Correlation between workload and teamwork among residents in DIEP Flap surgery Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2021; 65(1):1210-1214.
  30. Lowndes R, Kraft S, Asiedu B, Woolley S, Loynes L, Huddleston H, Hallbeck S. Engineering Prone Patient Positioning for Spine Surgery to Reduce Risk of Clinician Injury. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2021; 65(1):515-519.
  31. Yang L, Wang T, Weidner TK, Madura JA 2nd, Morrow MM, Hallbeck MS. Intraoperative musculoskeletal discomfort and risk for surgeons during open and laparoscopic surgery. Surg Endosc. 2021 Nov; 35 (11):6335-6343 Epub 2020 Oct 20
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  32. Coleman DM, Money SR, Meltzer AJ, Wohlauer M, Drudi LM, Freischlag JA, Hallbeck S, Halloran B, Huber TS, Shanafelt T, Sheahan MG, SVS Wellness Task Force. Vascular surgeon wellness and burnout: A report from the Society for Vascular Surgery Wellness Task Force. J Vasc Surg. 2021 Jun; 73 (6):1841-1850.e3 Epub 2020 Nov 25
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  33. Wohlauer M, Coleman DM, Sheahan MG, Meltzer AJ, Halloran B, Hallbeck S, Money SR, SVS Wellness Task Force. Physical pain and musculoskeletal discomfort in vascular surgeons. J Vasc Surg. 2021 Apr; 73 (4):1414-1421 Epub 2020 Sept 03
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  34. Sarker P, Norasi H, Koenig J, Hallbeck MS, Mirka G. Effects of break scheduling strategies on subjective and objective measures of neck and shoulder muscle fatigue in asymptomatic adults performing a standing task requiring static neck flexion. Appl Ergon. 2021 Apr; 92:103311 Epub 2020 Dec 16
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  35. Norasi H, Tetteh E, Money SR, Davila VJ, Meltzer AJ, Morrow MM, Fortune E, Mendes BC, Hallbeck MS. Intraoperative posture and workload assessment in vascular surgery. Appl Ergon. 2021 Apr; 92:103344 Epub 2020 Dec 21
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  36. Hooke AW, Hallbeck MS, Prytz E, Jonson CO, Lowndes BR. Mechanical Assessment of Tissue Properties During Tourniquet Application. Mil Med. 2021 Jan 25; 186 (Suppl 1):378-383
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  37. Wang T, Law KE, Harless C, Nguyen M, Hallbeck MS. Surgeon Postures during Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction Procedures: A Pilot Study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (In press). 2020; 64(1):632-633. Epub 2021 Feb 09.
  38. Law KE, Linden AR, Harless C, Nguyen MT, Hallbeck MS. The Path to ‘DIEPs by Dinner” Involves the Entire Operative Team. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2020; 64(1):646-650. Epub 2021 Feb 09.
  39. Jiahui Ma, Bethany Lowndes, Kristin Chrouser, Susan Hallbeck, Bernadette McCrory. Developing a subjective instrument for Laparoscopic Surgical Workload in a High Fidelity Simulator Using the NASA-TLX and SURG-TLX IISE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering. 2020.
  40. Sarker P., Norasi H., Koenig J., Hallbeck, Mirka. Effects of Break Schedule on Neck Muscle Fatigue Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2020.
  41. Law KE, Lowndes BR, Kelley SR, Blocker RC, Larson DW, Hallbeck MS, Nelson H. NASA-Task Load Index Differentiates Surgical Approach: Opportunities for Improvement in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Ann Surg. 2020 May; 271 (5):906-912
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  42. Hallbeck MS, Law KE, Boughey JC. ASO Author Reflections: Poor Ergonomics During Surgical Procedures May Lead to Work-Related Pain and Early Retirement. Ann Surg Oncol. 2020 May; 27 (5):1327-1328 Epub 2020 Feb 28
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  43. Meltzer AJ, Hallbeck MS, Morrow MM, Lowndes BR, Davila VJ, Stone WM, Money SR. Measuring Ergonomic Risk in Operating Surgeons by Using Wearable Technology. JAMA Surg 2020 May 1; 155 (5):444-446
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  44. Hallbeck MS, Law KE, Lowndes BR, Linden AR, Morrow M, Blocker RC, Cain SM, Degnim AC, Hieken TJ, Jakub JW, Racz JM, Farley DR, Nelson H, Boughey JC. Workload Differentiates Breast Surgical Procedures: NSM Associated with Higher Workload Demand than SSM. Ann Surg Oncol. 2020 May; 27 (5):1318-1326 Epub 2020 Jan 08
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  45. Lowndes BR, Forsyth KL, Blocker RC, Dean PG, Truty MJ, Heller SF, Blackmon S, Hallbeck MS, Nelson H. NASA-TLX Assessment of Surgeon Workload Variation Across Specialties. Ann Surg. 2020 Apr; 271 (4):686-692
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  46. Yang L, Money SR, Morrow MM, Lowndes BR, Weidner TK, Fortune E, Davila VJ, Meltzer AJ, Stone WM, Hallbeck MS. Impact of Procedure Type, Case Duration, and Adjunctive Equipment on Surgeon Intraoperative Musculoskeletal Discomfort. J Am Coll Surg. 2020 Apr; 230 (4):554-560 Epub 2020 Mar 15
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  47. Tetteh E, Sarker P, Radley C, Hallbeck MS, Mirka GA. Effect of surgical radiation personal protective equipment on EMG-based measures of back and shoulder muscle fatigue: A laboratory study of novices. Appl Ergon. 2020 Apr; 84:103029 Epub 2020 Jan 10
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  48. Griffin JM, Hellmich TR, Pasupathy KS, Funni SA, Pagel SM, Srinivasan SS, Heaton HA, Sir MY, Nestler DM, Blocker RC, Hawthorne HJ, Koenig KR, Herbst KM, Hallbeck MS. Attitudes and Behavior of Health Care Workers Before, During, and After Implementation of Real-Time Location System Technology. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2020 Feb; 4 (1):90-98 Epub 2020 Jan 08
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  49. Kraft SJ, Lowndes BR, Hallbeck MS. Defining Best Practices for Patient Safety in Positioning and Transferring Patients With the Surgical Spine Table. Orthop Nurs. 2020 Jan/Feb; 39 (1):7-20
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  50. Law KE, Lowndes BR, Kelley SR, Blocker RC, Larson DW, Hallbeck MS, Nelson H. Surgeon Workload in Colorectal Surgery: Perceived Drivers of Procedural Difficulty. J Surg Res. 2020 Jan; 245:57-63 Epub 2019 Aug 08
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  51. Niichel Madeline, Lowndes Bethany, Linden Anna, Blocker Renaldo, Hallbeck M. Susan, Law Katherine. Surgical Specialty and Case Number May Influence Surgeon Workload Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2019; 63(1):679-682. Epub 2019 Nov 20.
  52. Emmanuel Tetteh, M. Susan Hallbeck, Gary Mirka Gary Mirka. Lead Vest/Apron and Back Pain in Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery: A Scoping Review Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2019; 63(1):1367-1368. Epub 2019 Nov 20.
  53. Bernadette McCrory PhD MPH PE CHFP, Alex Cuevas, Jacob Alborano, Bethany R. Lowndes PhD MPH, M. Susan Hallbeck PhD PE CPE. Optimizing Surgical Tools for Single-Site Surgery: A Cadaver-Based Design Study Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2019; 63(1):1249-1253. Epub 2019 Nov 20.
  54. Davila VJ, Meltzer AJ, Hallbeck MS, Stone WM, Money SR. Physical discomfort, professional satisfaction, and burnout in vascular surgeons. J Vasc Surg. 2019 Sep; 70 (3):913-920.e2 Epub 2019 July 03
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  55. Lowndes BR, Abdelrahman AM, Thiels CA, Mohamed AO, McConico AL, Bingener J, Hallbeck MS. Surgical team workload comparison for 4-port and single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures. Appl Ergon. 2019 Jul; 78:277-285 Epub 2018 June 28
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  56. Forsyth KL, Hildebrand EA, Hallbeck MS, Branaghan RJ, Blocker RC. Characteristics of team briefings in gynecological surgery. Appl Ergon. 2019 Jul; 78:263-269 Epub 2018 Mar 02
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  57. Catchpole K, Bisantz A, Hallbeck MS, Weigl M, Randell R, Kossack M, Anger JT. Human factors in robotic assisted surgery: Lessons from studies 'in the Wild'. Appl Ergon. 2019 Jul; 78:270-276 Epub 2018 Mar 02
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  58. Howarth AL, Hallbeck S, Mahabir RC, Lemaine V, Evans GRD, Noland SS. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Injury in Microsurgeons. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2019 Jun; 35 (5):322-328 Epub 2018 Oct 16
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  59. Lowndes B, Law K, Abdelrahman A, Prytz E, Jonson CO, Sztajnkrycer M, Hawthorne H, Franz W, Blocker R, Hallbeck MS. Preliminary Investigation of Civilian Clinician Perspectives & Just-in-Time Guidance for Tourniquet Use to "Stop the Bleed". Mil Med. 2019 Mar 1; 184 (Suppl 1):28-36
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  60. El-Sherif N, Lowndes B, Franz W, Hallbeck MS, Belau S, Sztajnkrycer MD. Sweating the Little Things: Tourniquet Application Efficacy in Two Models of Pediatric Limb Circumference. Mil Med. 2019 Mar 01; 184(Suppl 1):361-366.
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  61. McCrory B, Lowndes BR, Thompson DL, Wadman MC, Sztajnkrycer MD, Walker R, Lomneth CS, Hallbeck MS. Crossover Assessment of Intraoral and Cuffed Ventilation by Emergency Responders. Mil Med. 2019 Mar 1; 184 (Suppl 1):310-317
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  62. Das D, Pasupathy KS, Haddad NN, Hallbeck S, Hallbeck MS, Zielinski MD, Sir MY. Improving Accuracy of Noninvasive Hemoglobin Monitors: A Functional Regression Model for Streaming SpHb Data. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 2019 Mar; 66 (3):759-767 Epub 2018 July 13
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  63. Law KE, Hildebrand EA, Hawthorne HJ, Hallbeck MS, Branaghan RJ, Dowdy SC, Blocker RC. A pilot study of non-routine events in gynecological surgery: Type, impact, and effect. Gynecol Oncol. 2019 Feb; 152 (2):298-303 Epub 2018 Dec 06
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  64. Singh R, Yurteri-Kaplan LA, Morrow MM, Weaver AL, McGree ME, Zhu X, Paquet VL, Gebhart JB, Hallbeck S. Sitting versus standing makes a difference in musculoskeletal discomfort and postural load for surgeons performing vaginal surgery. Int Urogynecol J. 2019 Feb; 30 (2):231-237 Epub 2018 Apr 18
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  65. Abdelrahman AM, Lowndes BR, Mohan AT, Noland SS, Finnie DM, Lemaine V, Hallbeck MS. Surgeons’ Perspectives on User-Designed Prototypes of Microsurgery Armrests Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2018; 62(1):1047-1051.
  66. Abdelall , E., Lowndes , B., Abdelrahman , A., Hawthorn , H., Hallbeck , M. S.. Mini Breaks, Many Benefits: Development and Pilot Testing of an Intraoperative Microbreak Stretch Web-Application for Surgeons Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 9/27/2018; 62(1):1042-1046. Epub 2018 Sep 27.
  67. Chrouser KL, Xu J, Hallbeck S, Weinger MB, Partin MR. The influence of stress responses on surgical performance and outcomes: Literature review and the development of the surgical stress effects (SSE) framework. Am J Surg. 2018 Sep; 216 (3):573-584 Epub 2018 Feb 22
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  68. Abdelrahman AM, Yu D, Lowndes BR, Buckarma EH, Gas BL, Farley DR, Bingener J, Hallbeck MS. Validation of a Novel Inverted Peg Transfer Task: Advancing Beyond the Regular Peg Transfer Task for Surgical Simulation-Based Assessment. J Surg Educ. 2018 May - Jun; 75 (3):836-843 Epub 2017 Oct 14
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  69. Asiedu GB, Lowndes BR, Huddleston PM, Hallbeck S. "The Jackson Table Is a Pain in the...": A Qualitative Study of Providers' Perception Toward a Spinal Surgery Table. J Patient Saf. 2018 Mar; 14 (1):21-26
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  70. Hellmich TR, Clements CM, El-Sherif N, Pasupathy KS, Nestler DM, Boggust A, Ernste VK, Marisamy G, Koenig KR, Hallbeck MS. Contact tracing with a real-time location system: A case study of increasing relative effectiveness in an emergency department. Am J Infect Control. 2017 Dec 01; 45(12):1308-1311. Epub 2017 Sep 28.
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  71. Blocker RC, Heaton HA, Forsyth KL, Hawthorne HJ, El-Sherif N, Bellolio MF, Nestler DM, Hellmich TR, Pasupathy KS, Hallbeck MS. Physician, Interrupted: Workflow Interruptions and Patient Care in the Emergency Department. J Emerg Med. 2017 Dec; 53 (6):798-804 Epub 2017 Oct 25
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  72. Abdelrahman AM, Hallbeck S. Tactile feedback wearable during a surgical simulation task: Pilot study indicates no distraction, frustration or performance decrement for users Frontiers in Biomedical Devices, BIOMED - 2017 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2017. 2017.
  73. El-Sherif N, Hawthorne H, Forsyth K, Abdelrahman A, Hallbeck MS, Blocker RC. Physician Interruptions and Workload Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2017; 61(1):1076-1080.
  74. Lowndes BR, Finnie D, Vickers-Douglas K, Bruce C, Hallbeck MS. Iterative Implementation of a Remote Cardiac Patient Monitoring Device using Qualitative Analysis and Human Factors Engineering. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2017.
  75. Hawthorne HJ, Forsyth KL, El-Sherif N, Varghese R, Hallbeck S, Blocker RC. Do trauma activations affect interruptions in the emergency department? Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting . Austin, Texas, October 9-13, 2017.. 2017.
  76. Forsyth KL, Lowndes BR, Prytz E, Johnson, Heller SF, Sztajnkrycer MD, Hallbeck MS, Blocker RC. Improving instructions to stop the bleed Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2017.
  77. Lowndes BR, Finnie D, Vickers-Douglas K, Bruce C, Hallbeck MS. Iterative Implementation of a Remote Cardiac Patient Monitoring Device using Qualitative Analysis and Human Factors Engineering Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2017; 61(1):1081-1085. Epub 2017 Oct 20.
  78. Lowndes B., Forsyth K., Erik, Carl-Oscar, Amro, Matthew, Walter, Renaldo, Susan. A Preliminary Comparison of Three Tourniquet Instructions for Just-in-Time Guidance of a Simulated Tourniquet Application Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 10/20/2017; 61(1):1076-1080. Epub 2017 Oct 20.
  79. Blocker RC, Branaghan RJ. Operative traffic in orthopedics: A glimpse into surgical team transformations. Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management. 2017.
  80. Morrow MMB, Lowndes B, Fortune E, Kaufman KR, Hallbeck S, Hallbeck MS. Validation of Inertial Measurement Units for Upper Body Kinematics. J Appl Biomech. 2017 Jul; 33 (3):227-232 Epub 2017 June 26
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  81. Hallbeck MS, Lowndes BR, McCrory B, Morrow MM, Kaufman KR, LaGrange CA. Kinematic and ergonomic assessment of laparoendoscopic single-site surgical instruments during simulator training tasks. Appl Ergon. 2017 Jul; 62:118-130 Epub 2017 Mar 01
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  82. Lowndes BR, Abdelrahman, Yu D, Lachman N, Hallbeck MS. Tactile Feedback Wearable During A Surgical Simulation Task: Pilot Study Indicates No Distraction, Frustration or Performance Decrement for Users Proc. ASME 2017 Design of Medical Devices Conference. 2017.
  83. Lowndes BR, Finnie D, Hathaway J, Ridgeway J, Vickers-Douglas K, Bruce C, Hallbeck S. Human Factors Applications to Mitigate Design Limitations of a Wearable Telemedicine Heart Rate Monitor Proc. ASME 2017 Design of Medical Devices Conference. 2017.
  84. Hallbeck MS, Lowndes BR, Bingener J, Abdelrahman AM, Yu D, Bartley A, Park AE. The impact of intraoperative microbreaks with exercises on surgeons: A multi-center cohort study. Appl Ergon. 2017 Apr; 60:334-341 Epub 2016 Dec 29
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  85. Yu D, Dural C, Morrow MM, Yang L, Collins JW, Hallbeck S, Kjellman M, Forsman M. Intraoperative workload in robotic surgery assessed by wearable motion tracking sensors and questionnaires. Surg Endosc. 2017 Feb; 31 (2):877-886 Epub 2016 Aug 05
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  86. Park AE, Zahiri HR, Hallbeck MS, Augenstein V, Sutton E, Yu D, Lowndes BR, Bingener J. Intraoperative "Micro Breaks" With Targeted Stretching Enhance Surgeon Physical Function and Mental Focus: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Ann Surg. 2017 Feb; 265 (2):340-346
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  87. Thiels CA, Yu D, Abdelrahman AM, Habermann EB, Hallbeck S, Pasupathy KS, Bingener J. The use of patient factors to improve the prediction of operative duration using laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Endosc. 2017 Jan; 31 (1):333-340 Epub 2016 July 06
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  88. Blocker R, Forsyth K, Branaghan R, Hallbeck S. Operative traffic in orthopedics: A glimpse into surgical team transformations Orthopedics.2016;Pending:
  89. Hawthorne H, Cohen T, Cammon W, Bingener J, Hallbeck S, Santrach P, Elliott S, Lindeen K, Kang JY, Blocker R. Assessing SBAR during intraoperative handoff Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management.2016;
  90. Singh R, Carranza Leon DA, Morrow MM, Vos-Draper TL, Mc Gree ME, Weaver AL, Woolley SM, Hallbeck S, Gebhart JB. Effect of chair types on work-related musculoskeletal discomfort during vaginal surgery. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Nov; 215(5):648.e1-648.e9. Epub 2016 Jun 16.
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  91. Amro Abdelrahman, Denny Yu, Tara Cohen, Susan Hallbeck, Sandra Woolley. Comparison of Provider Experience with Two Patient Examination Tables Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 60th Annual Meeting..2016;60:(1)593-597.
  92. Yu D, Lowndes B, Morrow M, Kaufman K, Bingener J, Hallbeck S. Impact of novel shift handle laparoscopic tool on wrist ergonomics and task performance. Surg Endosc. 2016 Aug; 30 (8):3480-90 Epub 2015 Nov 05
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  93. Lowndes B, Thiels CA, Habermann EB, Bingener J, Hallbeck S, Yu D. Impact of patient factors on operative duration during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: evaluation from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. Am J Surg. 2016 Aug; 212 (2):289-96 Epub 2016 Mar 21
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  94. Yu D, Lowndes B, Thiels C, Bingener J, Abdelrahman A, Lyons R, Hallbeck S. Quantifying Intraoperative Workloads Across the Surgical Team Roles: Room for Better Balance? World J Surg. 2016 Jul; 40 (7):1565-74
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  95. Blocker R, Yu D, Hawthorne H, Sir M, Hellmich T, Hallbeck S, Nestler D, Pasupathy K. Application of sociometers in the emergency department Journal Of Medical Devices-Transactions Of The ASME. 2016 Jun; 10: (2)020964.
  96. Yu D, Blocker RC, Sir MY, Hallbeck MS, Hellmich TR, Cohen T, Nestler DM, Pasupathy KS. Intelligent Emergency Department: Validation of Sociometers to Study Workload. J Med Syst. 2016 Mar; 40 (3):53 Epub 2015 Dec 08
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  97. Abdelrahman AM, Bingener J, Yu D, Lowndes BR, Mohamed A, McConico AL, Hallbeck MS. Impact of single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) versus conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CLC) procedures on surgeon stress and workload: a randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc. 2016 Mar; 30 (3):1205-11 Epub 2015 July 21
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  98. Asiedu GB, Lowndes BR, Huddleston PM, Hallbeck S. "The Jackson Table Is a Pain in the...": A Qualitative Study of Providers' Perception Toward a Spinal Surgery Table. J Patient Saf. 2016 Jan 7 Epub 2016 Jan 07
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  99. Wiggermann N, Hallbeck S, James T, Kumpar D, Williamson R, Wolf L. Preventing our caregivers from becoming patients - Challenges, successes, and trends faced by hospital risk managers and ergonomists Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2016; 60: (1)964-8.
  100. Ardoin WJ, Hoyle WS, Bewaji O, Ferris TK, Peres SC, Hallbeck S, Kaplan R, Brady PA. Real-time remote physiological monitoring: The role of communication in three paradigms of inpatient care Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2016; 60: (1)618-22.
  101. Thiels CA, Lal TM, Nienow JM, Pasupathy KS, Blocker RC, Aho JM, Morgenthaler TI, Cima RR, Hallbeck S, Bingener J. Surgical never events and contributing human factors. Surgery. 2015 Aug; 158 (2):515-21 Epub 2015 May 29
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  102. Riggle JD, Miller EE, McCrory B, Meitl A, Lim E, Hallbeck MS, LaGrange CA. Ergonomic comparison of laparoscopic hand instruments in a single site surgery simulator with novices. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2015 Apr; 24(2):68-76. Epub 2014 Aug 21.
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  103. Yu D, Abdelrahman AM, Buckarma EH, Lowndes BR, Gas BL, Finnesgard EJ, Abdelsattar JM, Pandian TK, El Khatib M, Farley DR, Hallbeck S. Mental and physical workloads in a competitive laparoscopic skills training environment: A pilot study Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2015; 59(1):508-12. Epub 1900 Jan 01.
  104. Yu D, Blocker R, Hallbeck S, Sir M, Hellmich T, Pasupathy K. Application of sociometer badges in simulated health environments: Can wearable devices quantify individual's workload? Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2015; 59: (1)538-42.
  105. Lowndes B, Abdelrahman A, McCrory B, Hallbeck S. A Preliminary study of novice workload and performance during surgical simulation tasks for conventional vs. single incision laparoscopic techniques Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2015; 59(1):498-502. Epub 1900 Jan 01.
  106. Larson, NL, Wick, J, Hallbeck, MS, Vink, P. Corporate Ergonomic Program: Identifying Value through a Company Award Process. IIE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors. 2015; 3(1):9-23.
  107. Lowndes, BR, Thrailkill, EA, Hallbeck, MS. Ergonomics and Comfort in Lawn Mower Handle Positioning: An Evaluation of Handle Geometry. Applied Ergonomics. 2015; 51:1-8.
  108. Lowndes B, Abdelrahman AM, McCrory B, Hallbeck MS. A Preliminary Study of Medical Student Workload and Performance during Surgical Simulation Tasks for Conventional Laparoscopy vs. Single Incision Techniques. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.2015;1:498-502.
  109. Yu D, Blocker RC, Hallbeck MS, Patel A, Pasupathy KS. Wearable Sociometers in Chaotic Environments Journal of Medical Devices - Transactions of the ASME 9(2), 06 (3 pages) 115/14030150. 2015; 9(2):3.
  110. SA, Miguez SA, Hallbeck MS, Vink P, Rodrigues PVC. Ergonomic Risk and Homogeneous Exposure Groups. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2014 Oct; 58(1):1551-1555.
  111. Lowndes B, McCrory B, LaGrange C, Farley D, Hallbeck MS. Preliminary comparison of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery instrumentation with novice surgical interns: how usability testing can reveal human factors issues prior to errors in the operating room. Journal of Medical Devices-transactions Of The Asme. 2014 Jun; 8(2):020949.
  112. Riggle JD, Wadman MC, McCrory B, Lowndes BR, Heald EA, Carstens PK, Hallbeck MS. Task analysis method for procedural training curriculum development. Perspect Med Educ. 2014 Jun; 3 (3):204-218
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  113. Lowndes BR, Hallbeck MS. Overview of Human Factors and Ergonomics in the OR, with an Emphasis on Minimally Invasive Surgeries Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries.2014 May/June;24:(3):308-317.
  114. Rousek JB, Pasupathy K, Gannon D, Hallbeck S. Asset management in healthcare: Evaluation of RFID IIE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering. 2014; 4: (3)144-55.
  115. Armstrong T, Cao C, Hallbeck S, Radwin R, Rempel D. Ergonomic aspects of clinical and surgical procedures discussion panel proposal Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2014; 58: (1)924-8.
  116. Lowndes BR, Bingener-Casey J, Hallbeck MS. A preliminary study of surgeon stress measures during randomized controlled trials of 4-port vs. single incision cholecystectomies Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2014; 58: (1)1280-4.
  117. Hildebrand EA, Branaghan RJ, Hallbeck MS, Blocker RC. Team briefings in the gynecological operating room: A cognitive task analysis Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2014; 58: (1)753-7.
  118. Xiao Y, Hallbeck S, Blocker R, Parker S. Building high performance surgical teams: Theoretical and practical considerations for team consistency Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2014; 58: (1)748-52.
  119. McCrory B, LaGrange CA, Hallbeck M. Quality and safety of minimally invasive surgery: past, present, and future. Biomed Eng Comput Biol. 2014; 6:1-11 Epub 2014 Apr 21
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  120. Hosseini N, Hallbeck MS, Jankowski CJ, Huddleston JM, Kanwar A, Pasupathy KS. Effect of obesity and clinical factors on pre-incision time: study of operating room workflow. AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2014; 2014:691-9 Epub 2014 Nov 14
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  121. Lowndes, BR, McCrory, B, LaGrange, CA, Farley, DR, Ruparel, RK, AlJamal, YN, Hallbeck, MS. Operating in the Comfort Zone: Interns Perform Betterwith Straight over Articulating Instruments. Surgical Endoscopy.2014;28:(S381):
  122. Lowndes BR, Bingener J, Hallbeck MS. Surgeon Stress Performing Single-Port Vs TraditionalLaparoscopic Cholecystectomies Surgical Endoscopy.2014;28:(1):s381.
  123. Armstrong, TJ, Cao, CGL, Hallbeck, MS, Radwin, R, Rempel, D. Ergonomic Aspects of Clinical and Surgical Procedures. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 58th Annual Meeting, in press. 2014(924-928).
  124. Law KE, Hildebrand E, Gomes J, Hallbeck MS, Blocker RC. A Comprehensive Methodology for Examining the Impacts of Surgical Team Debriefings on Teamwork. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 58th Annual Meeting, 703-707 DOI 101177/ 154214581164.2014;703-707.
  125. Lowndes BR, Hallbeck MS. The use of human factors and ergonomics to promote safety and efficiency in the operating room, with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgery. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries. 2014; 24(3):308-317.
  126. McCrory B, Lowndes BR, LaGrange CA, Miller EE, Hallbeck MS. Comparative usability testing of conventional and single incision laparoscopic surgery devices. Hum Factors. 2013 Jun; 55(3):619-31.
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  127. Xiao Y, Abts N, Wolf L, Hallbeck S, Taneva S, Chagpar A, Probst CA. Human factors in the wild: Insight from developing solutions in healthcare (discussion panel). Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2013; 1057-60.
  128. Lowndes B, Balogh B, West A, Raines E, Hallbeck MS. Preliminary design of a minimally invasive mitral valve heart retractor. Journal of Medical Devices, Transactions of the ASME. 2013; 7(3):030938.
  129. Savory PA, Skidmore PC, Crowe JV, Hallbeck MS. Exploring first responder preferences and opinions about handheld radiation detectors International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering. 2013; 15(1):37-50.
  130. Riggle JD, Miller EE, McCrory B, Meitl A, Lim E, Hallbeck MS, LaGrange CA. Hand instrument performance in a single site surgery simulator with novices. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2013; 1522-6.
  131. McCrory B, Riggle JD, Lowndes BR, Piontek EA, LaGrange CA, Hallbeck MS. Anthropometry-based development of a novel single-site surgery training simulator HFES International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care, Baltimore, MD.2013;
  132. Lowndes BR, McCrory B, Hallbeck MS. Resolving Ergonomic Disparities with the Minimally Invasive Surgery Operating Room Monitors: A Systematic Review of Laparoscopic Surgery Monitor Height for Surgeons HFES International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care, Baltimore, MD.2013;
  133. Kuijt-Evers LF, Konemann R, Hallbeck MS. Effect of canopy shape on physical load when holding an umbrella. Appl Ergon. 2013 Jan; 44(1):142-50. Epub 2012 Aug 09.
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  134. Thrailkill, EA, Lowndes, BR, Hallbeck, MS. Vibration analysis of the sulky accessory for a commercial walk-behind lawn mower to determine operator comfort and health. Ergonomics.2013;56:(1):115-125.
  135. Hallbeck S, Lowndes B, Bingener J. Laparoscopic surgical team stress measures during randomized controlled trials of 4-port vs. Single incision cholecystectomies: A pilot study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2013; 654-7.
  136. Walker RA, Thompson DL, Hallbeck MS, McCrory B, Lowndes BR, Lomneth CS, Luethge MJ, Lander L, Miller MG, Raynovich W, Wadman MC. Comparative study of the effectiveness of the intraoral mask to traditional bag-valve mask ventilation in a lightly embalmed cadaver model Pre-hospital Emergency Care.2013;17:(1):118.
  137. Rousek JB, Brown-Clerk B, Lowndes BR, Balogh BJ, Hallbeck MS. Optimizing integration of electrosurgical hand controls within a laparoscopic surgical tool. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2012 May; 21(3):222-33. Epub 2011 Sep 16.
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  138. Miguez SA, Hallbeck MS, Vink P. Participatory ergonomics and new work: reducing neck complaints in assembling. Work. 2012; 41 Suppl 1:5108-13.
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  139. McCrory B, Lowndes BR, Wirth LM, de Laveaga AE, LaGrange CA, Hallbeck MS. Ergonomic evaluation of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery ports in a validated laparoscopic training model. Work. 2012; 41 Suppl 1:1884-90.
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  140. Riggle JD, De Laveaga AE, Kaufman J, LaGrange, CA, Oleynikov D, Hallbeck MS. Development of an Ergonomic Instrument for Laparoscopic AND LESS Surgery. Surgical Endoscopy. 2012; 26:S358.
  141. Armstrong TJ, Seagull J, Shergill A, Cao C, Hallbeck MS. Ergonomic Aspects of Clinical and Surgical Procedures. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 56th Annual Meeting. 2012:901-905.
  142. Martin R, Gannon D, Riggle J, Lomneth C, Plumb T, Sullivan J, Fillaus J, Hallbeck SM. A Comprehensive Workshop Using Simulation to Train Internal Medicine Residents in Bedside Procedures Performed by Internists. CHEST. 2012; 142(4):545A.
  143. Savory PA, Crowe JV, Hallbeck MS. Focus group analysis of hand-held radiation detector design. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 2012; 42(1):17-24.
  144. de Laveaga A, Wadman MC, Wirth L, Hallbeck MS. Ergonomics of novices and experts during simulated endotracheal intubation. Work. 2012; 41 Suppl 1:4692-8.
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  145. de Laveaga AE, LaGrange CA, Brown-Clerk B, Hallbeck MS. Evaluation of instrument dexterity and static resistance of laparoendoscopic single site surgery (LESS) surgical ports. Journal of Medical Devices. 2012; 6(2):210021-210027.
  146. Lowndes BR, Thrailkill EA, Hallbeck MS. Hand actuation forces: A preliminary evaluation of physical demand in a nontraditional lawn mowing control system. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 56th Annual Meeting.2012;1932-1936.
  147. Riggle JD, McCrory B, Wadman MC, Miller EE, Balogh BJ, Cao V, Sargus C, Hallbeck MS. Comparison of muscle exertion and fatigue between Standard Bag Valve Mask and NuMask. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 56th Annual Meeting. 2012:892-896.
  148. McCrory B, Lowndes BR, Thompson DL, Miller EE, Riggle JD, Wadman MC, Hallbeck MS. Workload comparison of intra-oral mask to standard mask ventilation using a cadaver model. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 56th Annual Meeting.2012;1932-1936.
  149. Brown-Clerk B, Lowndes BR, LaGrange CA, Hallbeck MS. Competitive usability testing of single-site surgery access devices. 2012 Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care: Bridging the Gap.2012;
  150. Rousek JB, Hallbeck MS. Improving medication management through the redesign of the hospital code cart medication drawer. Hum Factors. 2011 Dec; 53(6):626-36.
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  151. Polich AL, Etherton GM, Knezevich JT, Rousek JB, Masek CM, Hallbeck MS. Can eliminating risk stratification improve medical residents' adherence to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis? Acad Med. 2011 Dec; 86(12):1518-24.
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  152. Brown-Clerk B, Rousek JB, Lowndes BR, Eikhout SM, Balogh BJ, Hallbeck MS. Assessment of electrosurgical hand controls integrated into a laparoscopic grasper. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2011 Dec; 20(6):321-8. Epub 2011 Mar 14.
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  153. Rousek JB, Hallbeck MS. Improving and analyzing signage within a healthcare setting. Appl Ergon. 2011 Nov; 42(6):771-84. Epub 2011 Feb 01.
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  154. Herring SR, Castillejos P, Hallbeck MS. User-centered evaluation of handle shape and size and input controls for a neutron detector. Appl Ergon. 2011 Nov; 42(6):919-28. Epub 2011 Apr 17.
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  155. de Laveaga AE, Wadman MC, Wirth LA, Hallbeck MS. Novice and expert muscle utilization and wrist postures during simulated endotracheal intubation - A pilot study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2011 Sep; 55(1):705-9.
  156. Riggle J, Wadman MC, Brown-Clerk B, Lowndes BR, Thrailkill EA, Hallbeck MS. Cognitive task analysis for assessment and standardization of Central Venous Catheterization (CVC) procedures. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.2011 Sep;55:(1):1611-5.
  157. Brown-Clerk B, de Laveaga AE, LaGrange CA, Wirth LM, Lowndes BR, Hallbeck MS. Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery versus conventional laparoscopic surgery: comparison of surgical port performance in a surgical simulator with novices. Surg Endosc. 2011 Jul; 25(7):2210-8. Epub 2010 Dec 24.
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  158. Franz M, Zenk R, Vink P, Hallbeck S. The effect of a lightweight massage system in a car seat on comfort and electromyogram. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011 Feb; 34(2):107-13.
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  159. de Laveaga AE, Wadman MC, Exstrom LS, Wirth LA, Hallbeck MS. Evaluation of physical ergonomics during laryngoscopy in a simulated training task. 11th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, New Orleans, LA. 2011 Jan 23-26:228.
  160. Exstrom LS, de Laveaga AE, Wadman MC, Wirth LA, Hallbeck MS. The effects of bed height and handle design on maximal force exertion during laryngoscopy. 11th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, New Orleans, LA. 2011 Jan 23-26:228.
  161. Rousek JB, Hallbeck MS. The Ergonomics of "Code Blue" Medical Emergencies: A Literature Review. IIE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering.2011;1:(4):197-212.
  162. Carayon P, Bass E, Bellandi T, Gurses A, Hallbeck S, Mollo V. Socio-Technical Systems Analysis in Health Care: A Research Agenda. IIE Trans Healthc Syst Eng. 2011; 1(1):145-60. Epub 2011 Dec 02.
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  163. Rousek JB, Hallbeck MS. The use of simulated visual impairment to identify hospital design elements that contribute to wayfinding difficulties. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 2011; 41(5):447-458.
  164. Kong YK, Hallbeck MS, Jung MC. Crosstalk effect on surface electromyogram of the forearm flexors during a static grip task. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2010 Dec; 20(6):1223-9.
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  165. Brown-Clerk B, Rousek JB, Lowndes BR, Eikout SM, Balough BJ, Hallbeck MS. Novel electrosurgical hand controls integrated into a standard laparoscopic grasper. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.2010 Sep;54:(20):1785-9.
  166. Rousek JB, Polich AL, Masek CM, Knezevich JT, Etherton GM, Hallbeck MS. Preventing hospital acquired venous-thromboembolism by utilizing clinical pathway methodology to reduce cognitive errors. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2010 Sep; 54(12):914-8.
  167. Hallbeck MS, Bosch T, Van Rhijn JW, Krause F, De Looze MP, Vink P. A tool for early workstation design for small and medium enterprises evaluated in 5 cases. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries. 2010; 20(4):300-15.
  168. Herring SR, Hallbeck MS. Conceptual design of a wearable neutron detector alarm system: A review of the literature. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science.2010;11:(3):197-219.
  169. Herring SR, Trejo AE, Hallbeck MS. Evaluation of four cursor control devices during a target acquisition task for laparoscopic tool control. Appl Ergon. 2010 Jan; 41(1):47-57. Epub 2009 May 07.
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  170. Hallbeck MS, Cooke N, Wiegmann DA, Polich AL, Etherton GM. Improving teamwork during emergencies VA HSR&D Field Meeting - Quality improvement in parallel circuits: VA system redesign. Operational Systems Engineering and Implementation Research. 2010:10.
  171. Knezevich J, Polich AL, Rousek JB, Etherton GM, Masek CM, Hallbeck MS. The implementation of an intent-to-treat protocol to prevent hospital acquired venous thromboembolism. VHA eHealth University (VeHU) Annual Conference. 2010.
  172. Miguez S, Vink P, Hallbeck MS. Participatory ergonomics generates new product to assist rural workers in greenhouses. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2009 Oct; 53(18):1282-5.
  173. Rousek JB, Koneczny S, Hallbeck MS. Simulating visual impairment to detect hospital wayfinding difficulties. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2009 Oct; 53(8):531-5.
  174. Herring SR, Hallbeck MS. Evaluation of a two cursor control device for development of a powered laparoscopic surgical tool. Ergonomics. 2009 Aug; 52(8):891-906.
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  175. Choi CB, Park P, Kim YH, Susan Hallbeck M, Jung MC. Comparison of visibility measurement techniques for forklift truck design factors. Appl Ergon. 2009 Mar; 40(2):280-5. Epub 2008 May 23.
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  176. Wristen BWG, Hallbeck MS. The 7/8 piano keyboard: An attractive alternative for small-handed players. UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music Education. 2009; 28(1):9-16.
  177. Hallbeck MS, Koneczny S, Smith J. Paper prototypes for the detection of stereotype violations in (medical) device operation - are they good enough? Stud Health Technol Inform. 2009; 142:109-11.
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  178. Kӧnemann R, Kuijt-Evers L, Van Lingen P, Sauvage S, Hallbeck S. Effect of two notebook stands on work posture and productivity. Tijdschrift voor Ergonomie. 2009; 34(2):60-65.
  179. Koneczny S, Rousek JB, Hallbeck MS. Simulating visual impairment to detect hospital way-finding difficulties. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2009; 142:133-5.
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  180. Hallbeck MS, Koneczny S. Symposium on patient safety. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2008 Sep; 52(12):840-1.
  181. Crowe JV, Castillejos P, Hallbeck MS. Evaluation of input control type and screen view orientation for a hand-held radiation detector. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2008 Sep; 52(20):1672-6.
  182. Herring SR, Castillejos PC, Hallbeck MS. Improving neutron detection: Usability analysis of control mechanisms and control orientations for use in hand-held devices. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2008 Sep; 52(20):1677-81.
  183. Bikah M, Hallbeck MS, Flowers JH. Supracutaneous vibrotactile perception threshold at various non-glabrous body loci. Ergonomics. 2008 Jun; 51(6):920-34.
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  184. Hallbeck MS, Koneczny S, Buchel D, Matern U. Ergonomic usability testing of operating room devices. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2008; 132:147-52.
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  185. Koneczny S, Rousek J, Hassler S, Hallbeck MS. Wayfinding with impaired vision in a healthcare facility. 4th European Congress for Medical and Biomedical Engineering 2008/ 4th European Conference of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering. 2008:200.
  186. Shin D, Kim JY, Hallbeck MS, Haight JM, Jung MC. Ergonomic hand tool and desk and chair development process. Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2008; 14(2):247-52.
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  187. Jung MC, Haight JM, Hallbeck MS. Biomechanical and physiological analyses of a luggage-pulling task. Ind Health. 2007 Dec; 45(6):756-65.
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  188. Trejo A, Jung MC, Oleynikov D, Hallbeck MS. Effect of handle design and target location on insertion and aim with a laparoscopic surgical tool. Appl Ergon. 2007 Nov; 38(6):745-53. Epub 2007 Mar 19.
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  189. Castillejos P, Hallbeck MS. Evaluation of a hand-held neutron detector for usability, design and comfort. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2007 Oct; 51(17):1001-5.
  190. Herring SR, Trejo AE, Hallbeck MS. Comparison of four cursor control devices for development of a powered laparoscopic surgery tool - users' opinions. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2007 Oct; 51(17):996-1000.
  191. Herring SR, Hallbeck MS. The effects of distance and height on maximal isometric push and pull strength. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 2007; 37(8):685-696.
  192. Murphy TJ, Shehab RL, Reed-Rhoads T, Foor CE, Harris BJ, Trytten DA, Walden SE, Besterfield-Sacre M, Hallbeck S, Moor W. Achieving parity of the sexes at the undergraduate level: A study of success. Journal of Engineering Education. 2007; 96(3):241-252.
  193. Morse JL, Jung MC, Bashford GR, Hallbeck MS. Maximal dynamic grip force and wrist torque: the effects of gender, exertion direction, angular velocity, and wrist angle. Appl Ergon. 2006 Nov; 37(6):737-42. Epub 2006 Jan 25.
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  194. Bikah MS, Hallbeck MS, Flowers JH. Evaluation of human vibration thresholds at various body loci. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2006 Oct; 50(16):1557-61.
  195. Oleynikov D, Solomon B, Hallbeck S. Effect of visual feedback on surgical performance using the da Vinci surgical system. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2006 Oct; 16(5):503-8.
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  196. Osberg K, Schemm N, Balkir S, Brand JI, Hallbeck MS, Dowben PA, Hoffman, MA. A hand-held neutron detection sensor. Proceedings 2007 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems. 2006; 10:1179-82.
  197. Osberg K, Schemm N, Balkir S, Brand JI, Hallbeck MS, Dowben PA. A hand-held neutron detection sensor system utilizing a new class of boron carbide diode. IEEE Sensors. 2006; 6(6):1531-1538.
  198. Trejo A, Doné KN, DiMartino AA, Oleynikov D, Hallbeck MS. Articulating vs. Conventional Laparoscopic Grasping Tools—Surgeons' Opinions. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 2006; 36(1):25-35.
  199. Wristen, BG, Jung M.-C, Wismer AKG, Hallbeck MS. Evaluation of muscular activity and joint angles in small-handed pianists: A case study on the 7/8 size keyboard versus the full-sized keyboard. Medical Problems of Performing Artists. 2006; 21(1):3-10.
  200. Hallbeck MS, Oleynikov D. Hands on... surgeon-centered laparoscopic tool design. Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association. 2006:1777-81.
  201. Jung M-C Trejo AE, Hallbeck MS. Arm posture and muscle force while inserting laparoscopic tools. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2005 Sep; 49(14):1399-1403.
  202. Trejo AE, Jung M-C, Hallbeck MS. Determination of trackball and end effector diameter ratios in laparoscopic tools. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2005 Sep; 49(18):1710-3.
  203. Trejo AE, Jung M-C Oleynikov D, Hallbeck MS. Evaluation of a surgeon-centered laparoscopic tool design to conventional tools. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2005 Sep; 49(18):1705-9.
  204. Wristen, BG, Wismer AKG, Hallbeck MS. Muscular forces and joint angles in small-handed pianists: A pilot study on the 7/8 size keyboard versus the full size keyboard Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2005 Sep; 49(18):1752-6.
  205. Jung MC, Hallbeck MS. Ergonomic redesign and evaluation of a clamping tool handle. Appl Ergon. 2005 Sep; 36(5):619-24. Epub 2005 Apr 7.
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  206. Thorn S, Forsman M, Hallbeck S. A comparison of muscular activity during single and double mouse clicks. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2005 May; 94(1-2):158-67. Epub 2005 Feb 16.
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  207. Oleynikov D, Jung M-C, Trejo A, Hallbeck MS. Discomfort ratings reduced with new Articulated Grasper. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 2005; 9:S9.
  208. Oleynikov D, Jung MC, Trejo A, Hallbeck MS. New articulated grasper decreases muscle strain during laparoscopic surgery. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 2005; 9:S10.
  209. Oleynikov D, Trejo A, Doné K, DiMartino A, Hallbeck MS. Surgeons' opinions of laparoscopic graspers. Surgical Endoscopy Supplement. 2005; 15:S292.
  210. Hallbeck MS, Oleynikov D. Evaluation of a surgeon-centered laparoscopic surgical tool design. Proceedings of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering. 2005; 9:138-9.
  211. McKinney A, Kub E, Hallbeck MS. Ergonomic evaluation of student computer workstations. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2004 Sep; 48(12):1334-8.
  212. Judkins TN, DiMartino A, Done K, Hallbeck MS, Oleynikov D. Effect of handle design and target location on wrist posture during aiming with a laparoscopic tool. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.2004 Sep;48:(12):1464-8.
  213. DiMartino A, Judkins TN, Done K, Morse J, Melander J, Hallbeck MS, Oleynikov D. Ergonomic laparoscopic tool handle design. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.2004 Sep;48:(12):1354-8.
  214. Done K, DiMartino A, Judkins TN, Hallbeck MS, Oleynikov D. Evaluation of laparoscopic tools for functionality, usability and comfort. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.2004 Sep;48:(12):1359-62.
  215. DiMartino A, Done K, Judkins TN, Hallbeck MS, Bashford GR. Effect of grip force on wrist range-of-motion. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.2004 Sep;48:(12):1315-8.
  216. Jung MC, Hallbeck MS. The effects of instruction, verbal encouragement, and visual feedback on static handgrip strength. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 2004; 34(5):367-374.
  217. Chintapalli N, Xuedong D, Takahashi S, Hallbeck MS. Analysis of aiming tools - Proprioception. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2003 Oct; 47(10):1107-11.
  218. Done K, Morse J, Verner L, Oleynikov D, Hallbeck MS. Ergonomic redesign of a laparoscopic surgical tool. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.2003 Oct;47:(12):1463-5.
  219. Done K, Takahashi S, Nickel A, Ding X, Oleynikov D, Hallbeck MS. How should trackball directional movement intuitively relate to an end effector? Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.2003 Oct;47:(10):1122-5.
  220. Wartenberg C, Dukic T, Falck AC, Hallbeck S. The effect of assembly tolerance on performance of a tape application task: A pilot study. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 2003; 33(4):369-79.
  221. Jung MC, Hallbeck MS. The effect of wrist position, angular velocity, and exertion direction on simultaneous maximal grip force and wrist torque under isokinetic conditions. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 2002; 29(3):133-143.
  222. Hagg GM, Hallbeck MS. Do handle design and hand posture affect pointing accuracy? Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.2001 Oct;45:(7):731-5.
  223. Jung MC, Hallbeck MS. Determination of angles of awkward wrist postures for wrist and grasp force. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2000 Jul; 44(29):390.
  224. Jung MC, Hallbeck MS. Ergonomic redesign of a commercial tool handle. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2000 Jul; 44(28):570-3.
  225. Hallbeck MS. Hand Ergonomics Symposium. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2000 Jul; 4(28):554.
  226. Nguyen PT, Cherry J, Jung MC, Marieneau R, Hallbeck MS. Comparative analysis of functional wrist brace and wrist angle on maximal grasp strength. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 2000 Jul; 44(28):580-3.
  227. Muralidhar A, Bishu RR, Hallbeck MS. The development and evaluation of an ergonomic glove. Appl Ergon. 1999 Dec; 30(6):555-63.
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  228. Jung MC, Hallbeck MS. The effects of instruction, verbal encouragement, and visual feedback on static handgrip strength. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1999 Sep; 43(12):703-7.
  229. Brand J, Ryan SM, Hallbeck MS. Multi-dimensional meta-analysis for assessment of relationships between asthma rates and particulate air pollution [http://arxiv.org/abs/math/0101151]. AIChE Annual Meeting. 1998.
  230. Snell-Massie SM, Barber M, Pazderka MM, Wilhelm GA, Hallbeck MS. Interaction of static pinch and forearm torque. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 1997 Oct; 41(1):688-91.
  231. McMullin, DL, Hampel, G, Hanson, W, Cochran, DJ, Hallbeck MS. Vibration transmission in cold ambient temperatures. Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association. 1997; 2:557-9.
  232. Wilhelm GA, Hallbeck MS. The effects of gender, wrist position, exertion direction, angular velocity, and simultaneous hand grasp on isokinetic wrist torque. Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association. 1997; 4:126-8.
  233. Hansen A, Hallbeck S. Effects of interdigital spacing, wrist position, forearm position, grip span, and gender on static grip strength. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1996 Oct; 10(13):712-6.
  234. Pazderka MM, Henderson M, Hallbeck MS. Gender, grip span, anthropometric dimensions, and time effects on grip strength and discomfort. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 1996; 40(13`):707-11.
  235. Hallbeck MS. The effects of gender, wrist and forearm position on maximal grasp, wrist flexion/extension, and their interactions Proceedings of the 1995 NSF Design and Manufacturing Grantees Conference,. 1996; 1:265-66.
  236. Zellers KK, Hallbeck MS. The effects of gender, wrist and forearm position on maximum isometric power grasp force, wrist force, and their interactions. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1995 Oct; 39(10):543-7.
  237. Chin A, Bishu RR, Hallbeck S. Psychophysical measures of exertion. Are they muscle group dependent? Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1995 Oct; 39(10):694-8.
  238. Muralidhar A, Bishu RR, Hallbeck MS. Ergonomic Glove: Design and Evaluation. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1995 Sep; 39(10):586-90.
  239. Hallbeck MS. Flexion and extension forces generated by wrist-dedicated muscles over the range of motion. Appl Ergon. 1994 Dec; 25(6):379-85.
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  240. Ramakrishnan B, Bronkema LA, Hallbeck MS. Effects of grip span, wrist position, hand and gender on grip strength. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1994 Oct; 38(10):554-8.
  241. Hallbeck MS, Muralidhar A, Balachandran R. Effects of interphalangeal separation on grasp strength. 12th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Assoc. 1994; 2:83-5.
  242. Hallbeck MS, McMullin DL. Maximal power grasp and three-jaw chuck pinch force as a function of wrist position, age and glove type. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 1993; 11(3):195-206.
  243. Bishu RR, Wang W, Hallbeck MS, Cochran DJ. Force distribution at hand/handle coupling: The effect of handle type. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1992 Oct; 36(10):816-20.
  244. Hallbeck MS, Kamal AH, Harmon PE. The effects of forearm posture, wrist posture, gender, and hand on three peak pinch force types. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1992 Oct; 36(10):801-5.
  245. McMullin DL, Hallbeck MS. Comparison of Power Grasp and Three-Jaw Chuck Pinch Static Strength and Endurance between industrial workers and college students: A pilot study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1992 Oct; 36(10):770-4.
  246. Hallbeck MS, McMullin DL. The effect of gloves, wrist position, and age on peak three-jaw chuck pinch force: a pilot study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 1991; 2:753-7 Epub 0.
  247. McMullin DL, Hallbeck MS. Maximal power grasp force as a function of wrist position, and age, and glove type: A pilot study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1991; 35(2):733-7.
  248. Bishu RR, Hallbeck MS, Riley M, Stentz T. Chair comfort: Relationship to spinal profile. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 1991; 8(1):89-102.
  249. Adams WP, Stentz TL, Stonecipher BL, Hallbeck MS. Comparison of spinal profiles while standing, supine, prone, and seated in four chair types: A pilot study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1990 Oct; 34(10):679-83.
  250. Hallbeck MS, Cochran DJ, Stonecipher BL, Riley MW, Bishu RR. Hand-handle orientation and maximum force. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 1990 Oct; 34(10):800-4.