Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Portuguese Call Center Operators: Associations with Gender, Body Mass Index and Hours of Work

2021 ◽  
pp. 207-214
Author(s):  
I. Moreira-Silva ◽  
Raquel Queirós ◽  
Adérito Seixas ◽  
Ricardo Cardoso ◽  
Nuno Ventura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Call Center ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Hours Of Work

scholarly journals The relation between body mass index and musculoskeletal symptoms in the working population

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Viester ◽  
Evert ALM Verhagen ◽  
Karen M Oude Hengel ◽  
Lando LJ Koppes ◽  
Allard J van der Beek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Working Population

Comparison Of High And Low Shift Fatigue Groups In Relation To Physical Activity, Body Mass Index, And Gender In A Call Center

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 588
Author(s):  
Alex T. Carradine ◽  
Robert W. Boyce ◽  
Kevin N. Kijowski ◽  
Yunqiu Jia ◽  
Edward L. Boone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Call Center ◽  
And Gender

scholarly journals Relationships of Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Sociodemographics, and Body Mass Index With Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (12) ◽  
pp. 577-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soohyun Nam ◽  
MinKyoung Song ◽  
Soo-Jeong Lee
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Activity Promotion

Nurses have a high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms from patient handling tasks such as lifting, transferring, and repositioning. Comorbidities such as musculoskeletal symptoms may negatively affect engagement in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). However, limited data are available on the relationship between musculoskeletal symptoms and LTPA among nurses. The purpose of this study was to describe musculoskeletal symptoms and LTPA, and to examine the relationships of musculoskeletal symptoms, sociodemographics, and body mass index with LTPA among nurses. Cross-sectional data on sociodemographics, employment characteristics, musculoskeletal symptoms, body mass index, and LTPA were collected from a statewide random sample of 454 California nurses from January to July 2013. Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multiple logistic regressions were performed. We observed that non-White nurses were less likely to engage in regular aerobic physical activity than White nurses (odds ratio [OR] = 0.61; 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.40, 0.94]). Currently working nurses were less likely to engage in regular aerobic physical activity than their counterparts (OR = 0.48; 95% CI = [0.25, 0.91]). Nurses with higher body mass index were less likely to perform regular aerobic physical activity (OR = 0.93; 95% CI = [0.89, 0.97]) or muscle-strengthening physical activity (OR = 0.92; 95% CI = [0.88, 0.96]). This study found no evidence that musculoskeletal symptoms may interfere with regular engagement in LTPA. Physical activity promotion interventions should address employment-related barriers, and particularly target racial minority nurses and those who have a high body mass index.

scholarly journals Association between body mass index and response to duloxetine for aromatase inhibitor‐associated musculoskeletal symptoms in SWOG S1202

Cancer ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 125 (12) ◽  
pp. 2123-2129 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Lynn Henry ◽  
Joseph M. Unger ◽  
Cathee Till ◽  
Anne F. Schott ◽  
Katherine D. Crew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Aromatase Inhibitor ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms

scholarly journals Physical fitness, musculoskeletal disorders and body mass index in transport drivers from Barranquilla, Colombia

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-412
Author(s):  
Martha Mendinueta-Martínez ◽  
Yaneth Herazo-Beltrán ◽  
José Vidarte-Claros ◽  
Estela Crissien-Quiroz ◽  
Roberto Rebolledo-Cobos
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Sedentary work activities in urban transport drivers are associated with overweight and obesity, an increase in musculoskeletal discomfort related to work and a decrease in physical fitness.Objective: To determine physical fitness and musculoskeletal discomfort in urban transport drivers from Barranquilla, Colombia, based on their body mass index (BMI).Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted in 231 urban transport drivers. Healthy physical fitness and presence of musculoskeletal symptoms were measured using the AFISAL-INEFC test battery and the Nordic Questionnaire developed by Kuorinka, respectively.Results: There were significant differences between drivers with normal BMI and overweight/obese drivers in abdominal strength and endurance (21.4±8.9 vs. 19.6±8.8 stooped, p=0.04), flexibility (36.1±7.3 cm vs. 33.6±7.1 cm, p=0.02), and aerobic capacity (1537.5±704.8 meters vs. 1249.1±346.6 meters, p=0.0001). Increased frequency of musculoskeletal discomfort was observed in subjects with BMI >25 kg/m2.Conclusions: Overweight and obesity are associated with poor physical fitness and the perception of musculoskeletal discomfort, which has negative implications for the personal and occupational well-being of these workers, generating a burden for companies and the Colombian health system.

scholarly journals Objective assessment of surgeon kinematics during simulated laparoscopic surgery: a preliminary evaluation of the effect of high body mass index models

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Sers ◽  
Steph Forrester ◽  
Massimiliano Zecca ◽  
Stephen Ward ◽  
Esther Moss
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
High Body ◽  
The Impact ◽  
High Bmi

Abstract Purpose Laparoscopy is used in many surgical specialties. Subjective reports have suggested that performing laparoscopic surgery in patients with a high body mass index (BMI) is leading to increased prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in surgeons. The aim of this study was to objectively quantify the impact on surgeon upper body kinematics and dynamic workload when performing simulated laparoscopy at different BMI levels. Methods Upper body kinematics and dynamic workload of novice, intermediate and expert surgeons were calculated based on measurements from inertial measurement units positioned on upper body segments. Varying thicknesses of foam were used to simulate patient BMIs of 20, 30, 40 and 50 kg/m2 during laparoscopic training. Results Significant increases in the jerkiness, angular speed and cumulative displacement of the head, torso and upper arms were found within all experience groups when subject to the 40 and 50 kg/m2 models. Novice surgeons were found to have less controlled kinematics and larger dynamic workloads compared to the more experienced surgeons. Conclusions Our findings indicate that performing laparoscopic surgery on a high BMI model worsens upper body motion efficiency and efficacy, and increases dynamic workload, producing conditions that are more physically demanding when compared to operating on a 20 kg/m2 model. These findings also suggest that the head, torso, and upper arm segments are especially affected by high BMI models and therefore exposure to patients with high BMIs may increase the risk of musculoskeletal injury when performing laparoscopic surgery.

Shift Fatigue in Call Center Employees and Its Relationship to Gender, Body Mass Index, and Physical Activity Level

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 588
Author(s):  
Kevin N. Kijowski ◽  
Robert W. Boyce ◽  
Alex T. Carradine ◽  
Yunqiu Jia ◽  
Edward L. Boone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Call Center ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Call Center Employees
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