Musculoskeletal symptoms of the upper extremities and the neck: A cross-sectional study on prevalence and symptom-predicting factors at visual display terminal (VDT) workstations

Purpose: To assess Visual Display Terminal(VDT) exposure as a risk factor for paediatric Dry Eye Disease(DED). Methodology: In this cross sectional study, children(5-15 years) from both urban and rural regions with VDT(computer,smartphone,television) exposure(1-2,3-4,>=5hours) were enrolled. Dry eye evaluation was done using Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) Questionnaire, Schirmer's without anesthesia, Fluorescein-Tear lm Break-up Time(F-TBUT) and corneal , conjunctival uorescein staining as per Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society(TFOS) Dry Eye Workshop II Guidelines 2017(DEWS II). DED diagnosis was based on OSDI grading(>=13) and objective tests(>=1 positive test). Results: 315 children exposed to VDTwere selected for the study. Burning sensation and redness were the most common symptoms. Prevalence of DED was observed to be 6.03%(19 children-38 eyes). Mean age and hours of VDT exposure was signicantly higher and hours of outdoor activity and sleep signicantly lower in DED children compared to NON DED children(p<.05). Urban elder children had highest DED prevalence rate of 13.19% .Prevalence of DED in children using VDTfor 1-2 hours was .74%,3-4 hours was 28.57%, and >=5 hours was 47.83% (p=<.001). Children with short hours of outdoor activity(<3hours) had DED prevalence of 24.62 % whereas children with longer outdoor activity(>=3 hours) showed 1.20% prevalence(p<.001). Children with less hours of sleep(<8hours) showed DED prevalence of 22.58% and those with longer hours(>=8 hours) of sleep had only 1.98% DED prevalence (p<.001). Conclusion: DED was found to be associated with elder age, longer hours of VDT exposure , short hours of outdoor activity and sleep in VDTexposed children.

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Visual Display Terminal Use Increases the Prevalence and Risk of Work‐related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Chinese Office Workers: A Cross‐sectional Study

Journal of Occupational Health ◽

10.1539/joh.11-0119-oa ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 54 (1) ◽

pp. 34-43 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Shanshan Wu ◽

Lihua He ◽

Jingyun Li ◽

Jianxin Wang ◽

Sheng Wang

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Visual Display ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Office Workers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Visual Display Terminal ◽

Work Related ◽

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Occurrence and co-existence of localized musculoskeletal symptoms and findings in work-attending orchestra musicians - an exploratory cross-sectional study

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/1756-0500-5-2101791285670484 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 2101791285670484 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Helene M Paarup ◽

Jesper Baelum ◽

Claus Manniche ◽

Jonas W Holm ◽

Niels Wedderkopp

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Saudi orthopedic surgeons: a cross-sectional study

Bone & Joint Open ◽

10.1302/2046-3758.14.bjo-2020-0005 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 47-54

Author(s):

Omar A. Al-Mohrej ◽

Amani K. Elshaer ◽

Sahar S. Al-Dakhil ◽

AlBraa I. Sayed ◽

Seham Aljohar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Statistical Significance ◽

Daily Practice ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Contributing Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Orthopaedic Surgeons ◽

Work Related ◽

Lower Back

Introduction Studies have addressed the issue of increasing prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) pain among different occupations. However, contributing factors to MSK pain have not been fully investigated among orthopaedic surgeons. Thus, this study aimed to approximate the prevalence and predictors of MSK pain among Saudi orthopaedic surgeons working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study using an electronic survey was conducted in Riyadh. The questionnaire was distributed through email among orthopaedic surgeons in Riyadh hospitals. Standardized Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms were used. Descriptive measures for categorical and numerical variables were presented. Student’s t-test and Pearson’s χ2 test were used. The level of statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results The response rate was 80.3%, with a total number of 179 of Saudi orthopaedic surgeons (173 males and six females). Of our sample, 67.0% of the respondents complained of having MSK pain. The most commonly reported MSK pain was lower back (74.0%), followed by neck (58.2%). Age and body mass index were implicated in the development of more than one type of MSK pain. Increased years of experience (≥ 6 years) was linked to shoulder/elbow, lower back, and hip/thigh pain. Smoking is widely associated with lower back pain development, whereas physicians who do not smoke and exercise regularly reported fewer pain incidences. Excessive bending and twisting during daily practice have been correlated with increased neck pain. Conclusion MSK pain was found to be common among Saudi orthopaedic surgeons. Further extensive research should be conducted to understand and analyze the risk factors involved and search for possible improvements to avoid further complications. However, ergonomics education during surgical training could be effective at modifying behaviors and reducing MSK pain manifestations.

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