scholarly journals The Relationship between Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Work-related Risk Factors in Hotel Workers

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Woo Lee ◽  
Ju Jong Lee ◽  
Hyeon Je Mun ◽  
Kyung-Jae Lee ◽  
Joo Ja Kim
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Hotel Workers ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Loggers in the Ark-La-Tex Region

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-176
Author(s):  
Rodriguez ◽  
Casanova ◽  
Levin ◽  
Gimeno Ruiz de Porras ◽  
Douphrate
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Lower Extremities ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Personal Risk ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Personal Risk Factors

Background: The U.S. logging sector is among the most dangerous industrial sectors, with high fatality and non-fatal injury rates. Limited research has addressed work-related musculoskeletal disorders among logging machine operators (LMOs). The purpose of this study was to estimate the 12-month prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and the associated work-related risk factors among LMOs in the Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas (Ark-La-Tex) logging region.Methods: A self-administered 93-item questionnaire with six different sections: (1) demographics, (2) lifestyle and medical background, (3) work experience, (4) job training, (5) occupational heat-related stress, and (6) occupational injuries and MSS was administered to LMOs (n = 88) using Qualtrics Mobile Survey Software®. Poisson regression models were used to estimate crude prevalence ratios (PR), adjusted PR [aPR], and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CI).Results: Regarding organizational, ergonomic, and handling equipment occupational factors and 12-month MSS prevalence, the adjusted model controlled for age, BMI, smoking status, and drinking status. For organizational, the most problematic factors for the lower back were performing a task over and over (63.2%) and working very fast, for short periods (60.0%). For ergonomics, the most problematic factor for the lower extremities was awkward or cramped conditions (58.1%) and for the lower back was bending/twisting back awkward (55.9%). Last, for handling equipment, the most problematic for both the lower back and lower extremities was handling or grasping small objects (57.1%).Conclusion: Our findings revealed associations between work-related MSS and specific job factors (e.g., organizational, ergonomic, handling equipment, etc.), extreme environmental conditions or environmental, and personal risk factors. In particular, study findings suggest lower back and lower extremities MSS are associated with the a majority of job-related risk factors, lower extremities with extreme environmental conditions, and neck and upper back with personal risk factors.

Association of individual and work-related risk factors with musculoskeletal symptoms among Iranian sewing machine operators

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 180-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iman Dianat ◽  
Madeh Kord ◽  
Parvin Yahyazade ◽  
Mohammad Ali Karimi ◽  
Alex W. Stedmon
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Sewing Machine ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Machine Operators

Physical and Psychosocial Work-related Risk Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Home Care Personnel

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Brulin ◽  
Björn Gerdle ◽  
Brittmarie Granlund ◽  
Jonas Höög ◽  
Anders Knutson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Psychosocial Work ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk

scholarly journals Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Physical Therapists: Prevalence, Severity, Risks, and Responses

2000 ◽  
Vol 80 (4) ◽  
pp. 336-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean E Cromie ◽  
Valma J Robertson ◽  
Margaret O Best
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Work Related ◽  
State Register ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Systematic Sample

Abstract Background and Purpose. Physical therapists are at risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Little is known of how therapists respond to injury or of what actions they take to prevent injury. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of WMSDs in physical therapists, contributing risk factors, and their responses to injury. Subjects. As part of a larger study, a systematic sample of 1 in 4 therapists on a state register (n=824) was surveyed. Methods. An 8-page questionnaire was mailed to each subject. Questions investigated musculoskeletal symptoms, specialty areas, tasks and job-related risk factors, injury prevention strategies, and responses to injury. Results. Lifetime prevalence of WMSDs was 91%, and 1 in 6 physical therapists moved within or left the profession as a result of WMSDs. Younger therapists reported a higher prevalence of WMSDs in most body areas. Use of mobilization and manipulation techniques was related to increased prevalence of thumb symptoms. Risk factors pertaining to workload were related to a higher prevalence of neck and upper-limb symptoms, and postural risk factors were related to a higher prevalence of spinal symptoms. Conclusion and Discussion. Strategies used to reduce work-related injury in industry may also apply to physical therapists. Increased risk of thumb symptoms associated with mobilization techniques suggests that further research is needed to establish recommendations for practice. The issues for therapists who move within or leave the profession are unknown, and further research is needed to better understand their needs and experiences.

Lifestyle in urology: Benign diseases

2021 ◽  
pp. 039156032199438
Author(s):  
Riccardo Bientinesi ◽  
Carlo Gandi ◽  
Luigi Vaccarella ◽  
Emilio Sacco
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Benign Diseases ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Urological Diseases

Modifiable lifestyle-related risk factors are the object of increasing attention, with a view to primary and tertiary prevention, to limit the onset and development of diseases. Also in the urological field there is accumulating evidence of the relationship between urological diseases and lifestyle-related risk factors that can influence their incidence and prognosis. Risk factors such as nutrition, physical activity, sexual habits, tobacco smoking, or alcohol consumption can be modified to limit morbidity and reduce the social impact and the burdensome costs associated with diagnosis and treatment. This review synthesizes the current clinical evidence available on this topic, trying to satisfy the need for a summary on the relationships between the most important lifestyle factors and the main benign urological diseases, focusing on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), infections urinary tract (UTI), urinary incontinence (UI), stones, erectile dysfunction, and male infertility.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Psychological and Physical Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9361
Author(s):  
K. Saraswathi Krishnan ◽  
Gunasunderi Raju ◽  
Omar Shawkataly
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back

Purpose—This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of MSD pain in various anatomical regions among nurses. Method—A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered questionnaire by registered nurses with clinical experience. Data was collected using convenience sampling after obtaining informed consent. The results were drawn from a total of 300 nurses. Results—The nurses presented with occasional mental exhaustion (44.3%) and often physical exhaustion (44.0%). Almost all (97.3%) the nurses complained of having work-related pain during the last 12 months. Body parts with the most pain were the lower back (86.7%), ankles (86.7%), neck (86.0%), shoulders (85.0%), lower legs (84.7%) and upper back (84.3%). The pain frequency was rated as occasional pain for the neck and upper back, pain was often felt for the rest of the parts. Nurses complained of severe pain in the lower back (19.7%), right shoulder (29.7%) and left shoulder (30.3%). The frequency of having musculoskeletal symptoms in any body region was increased with age, lower education level, female gender, high BMI, job tenure and lifestyle. Conclusions—Nurses’ WRMSD complaints should be taken seriously to curb further risk and musculoskeletal hazards.

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