Neck pain associated with smartphone overuse: cross-sectional report of a cohort study among office workers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazi Derakhshanrad ◽  
Mir Saeed Yekaninejad ◽  
Ramin Mehrdad ◽  
Hooshang Saberi
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional

Level of Postural Awareness Among Teaching Staff of University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad

2021 ◽  
pp. 4-8
Author(s):  
Syeda Abida Hussain Sherazi ◽  
Syeda Maham Batool ◽  
Umara Qadar ◽  
Shagufta Hameed ◽  
Syed Tayyib Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
University Staff ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purposive Sampling

Postural problems are very common these days among youth including office workers, University staff, students and from other walks of life.Objective: To evaluate the level of postural awareness and proper positioning during differenttasks performed by teaching staff of University of Azad Jammu &Kashmir, Muzzafarabad (UAJ&K).Methodology: A cross-sectional study with purposive sampling technique was conducted in UAJ&K. In this study 100 faculty members, bothmale and females, with age between 25 to 55 years were included. 54% were males. The data was analyzed on SPSS version 22.Results: 63% worked for 4-8 hours daily, 95%,respondents traveled 1-7 hour daily and 61% had knowledge about posture, among them 47% had back and 20% had neck pain. Majority of the teaching staff used improper positioning during different work.Conclusions: There was moderate level of information regarding correct positioning duringwork in different environment. They used improper postures which leads to physical abnormality,absenteeism, increased expenditure on their treatment.

Self-reported Non-Specific Neck Pain (NSNP) is associated with presenteeism and biopsychosocial factors among office workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 214-227
Author(s):  
Martin Frutiger ◽  
Tamasin Taylor ◽  
Robert James Borotkanics
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Policy Formation ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Office Worker ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Health Agencies

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between self-reported non-specific neck pain (NSNP) with presenteeism and biopsychosocial factors in office workers. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was conducted on office workers (n=119) from four workplaces in Sydney, Australia. Data were collected using online questionnaires comprising the Neck Pain and Disability Scale, Neck Bournemouth Index and Stanford Presenteeism Scale 6. Psychosocial factors were explored given their etiological and maintenance roles in musculoskeletal disorders. A combination of linear, generalised linear and ordinal regression models were applied. Findings The study found that presenteeism was significantly associated with NSNP. Psychosocial factors such as concentration, emotional stress, anxiety, depression and outlook were found to be associated with increased NSNP. Research limitations/implications This research has implications as it expands understanding of the interplay between presenteeism and NSNP and psychosocial factors in the workplace. Originality/value The study identified the importance of organisations being able to identify when an office worker may be working while experiencing NSNP and how they may best support their employee’s recovery to prevent long-term disability and work productivity issues. These findings inform workplace policy formation by public health agencies.

scholarly journals Individual and work related risk factors for neck pain among office workers: a cross sectional study

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 679-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Cagnie ◽  
L. Danneels ◽  
D. Van Tiggelen ◽  
V. De Loose ◽  
D. Cambier
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk

scholarly journals Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and its related factors in office workers of Minab Health centers by ROSA Technique

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hashemi ◽  
Gh Halvani ◽  
M Askarishahi ◽  
A Tajvar ◽  
F Vahdani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Posture Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Awkward Posture

Introduction: Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is high among office workers. One of the most important risk factors of these disorders is awkward posture and inappropriate environmental conditions. So, this study was carried out to determine frequency of MSDS and its related risk factors among the office workers of Minab city healthcare centers in 2018. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 104 staff in Minab city health care centers. Nordic musculoskeletal disorders questionnaire was applied to determine the prevalence of MSDs and Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) method was used for posture analysis. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 21 using descriptive statistics and chi-square test. Excel software was used to plot the graph. Results: The highest prevalence rates of MSDs were reported in low back (63.5%), neck (51.9%) and upper back (50%). There was no significant difference between MSDs and age, sex and BMI (P˃0.05) but there was a significant relationship with work experience (P˂0.05). Totally, 36.6% of employees were placed in the first priority of corrective actions (i.e. the need for ergonomic interventions as soon as possible). There was a significant correlation between awkward posture and neck pain (P <0.05). Conclusion: The frequency of MSDS in health center office workers was high and neck pain was related to awkward posture.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors of self-reported wrist and hand symptoms and clinically confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome among office workers in China: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beibei Feng ◽  
Kedi Chen ◽  
Xiaoxia Zhu ◽  
Wing-Yuk Ip ◽  
Lars L. Andersen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Hand Symptoms

Abstract Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common cause of pain, numbness and tingling in the wrist and hand region and is associated with repetitive wrist and hand use in office workers. However, scarce knowledge exists about the epidemiology of clinically confirmed CTS among Chinese office workers. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of wrist/hand symptoms and CTS in office workers in China and to identify associated risk factors. Methods A cross-sectional survey was carried out in a metropolitan city in China involving 969 respondents (aged 17–49 years) from 30 workplaces. A questionnaire was distributed to each participant to collect their demographic, work-related physical and psychosocial factors, and wrist and hand symptoms. The wrist and hand pain/numbness symptoms were marked on a body chart and the nature and intensity of symptoms, nocturnal symptoms, as well as aggravating activities were also recorded. Clinically confirmed CTS cases were screened based on the history, Phalen’s test, Tinel Sign and skin sensation testing among symptomatic respondents. Logistic regression was employed to estimate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) for the occurrence of self-reported wrist and hand symptoms and clinically confirmed CTS. Results The clinically confirmed CTS prevalence was 9.6%. The prevalence of wrist and hand symptoms were 22 and 15%, respectively. Frequently working in pain was associated with higher odds of CTS. Multivariate modelling adjusted for age and gender showed that prolonged computer use time and working without breaks were associated with presence of wrist/hand symptoms (adjusted ORs: 1.11 (95% CI 1.02–1.22) and 1.88 (95% CI 1.12–3.14)). Educational level was inversely associated with CTS and smoking was associated with wrist/hand complaints (adjusted OR: 2.20 (95% CI 1.19–4.07)). Conclusions The prevalence of work-related clinically confirmed CTS symptoms among young office workers in China is high. Frequently working in pain is closely associated with clinically confirmed CTS. Intense computer use and no breaks at work are associated with wrist and hand symptoms.

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