scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists in Northwest area of the state of São Paulo, Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina da Graça Fagundes Freire ◽  
Gabriella Barreto Soares ◽  
Tânia Adas Saliba Rovida ◽  
Cléa Adas Saliba Garbin ◽  
Artênio José Ísper Garbin
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupational Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Occupational Characteristics ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

Objective: To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in dentists who attend postgraduate courses in various specialties and establish possible relationships with sociodemographic and occupational factors. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study where 91 professionals responded to validated instruments: “Work-related activities that may contribute to job-related pain and / or injury” and NMQ “Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire”, and variables were also collected regarding sociodemographic and occupational characteristics. Results: WMSDs were often reported in the neck, shoulder, lower/upper back, and hand/wrists. Logistic regression analysis revealed that there was a correlation between reports of WMSD in lower back and work related (OR=13.40). Moreover, associations were found between WMSDs and the occupational factors that can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among brazilian dentists, and that the work-related activities contributed to musculoskeletal disorders in dentists.

scholarly journals Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Associated Factors in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Heidari ◽  
◽  
Mansureh Ghodusi Borujeni ◽  
Parvin Rezaei ◽  
Shokouh Kabirian Abyaneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

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

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 ◽  
...  
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.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Complaints in Occupational Therapists Compared to the General Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in Germany

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 4916
Author(s):  
Ronny Zenker ◽  
Maria Girbig ◽  
Janice Hegewald ◽  
Irina Gilewitsch ◽  
Mandy Wagner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

Occupational therapists (OTs) are exposed to physical factors at work, which can lead to an increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Most studies examining musculoskeletal complaints in OT report that the neck, shoulders, and lower back are most often afflicted. The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of work as an OT (focusing on specific work tasks) on specific musculoskeletal complaints compared to the general working population. A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered standardized questionnaire was conducted from January until October 2015 in Germany. In OT and the comparison group, the highest 12-month prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders were observed for the lower back, the neck, and the shoulders. In contrast, elevated prevalence ratios (PR) were found for OT in the thumbs (PR = 2.7; 95% CI = 1.9–3.8), the wrists (PR = 1.4; 95% CI = 1.1–1.8), and the elbows (PR = 1.5; 95% CI = 1.0–2.2). OTs were particularly exposed to high exertion hand activity and several stressful postures at work. In conclusion, OTs seem to be at risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal complaints in the thumbs, wrists, and elbows. Preventive measures should help to reduce the exposures caused by highly repetitive and forceful hand activities.

Risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the footwear industry: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilza Karla dos Santos Leite ◽  
Anísio José da Silva Araújo ◽  
Jonhatan Magno Norte da Silva ◽  
Leila Amaral Gontijo ◽  
Elamara Marama de Araújo Vieira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Footwear Industry ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

scholarly journals The high prevalence of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) and its associated factors in amateur musicians playing in student orchestras: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. e0191772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura M. Kok ◽  
Karlijn A. Groenewegen ◽  
Bionka M. A. Huisstede ◽  
Rob G. H. H. Nelissen ◽  
A. Boni M. Rietveld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Amateur Musicians

scholarly journals A Cross Sectional Study to Assess Musculoskeletal Disorders among Bangladeshi Cycle Rickshaw Pullers and its Association with Ergonomics and Work-related Factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Work Related

Background: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the most common and largest category of work-related illness seen both in a developed & developing country. Purpose: The purpose of the study to assess the MSDs of Cycle Rickshaw (CR) Pullers & to find out the significance between MSDs with related variables. Material & Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 136 CR Pullers residing in the Dhaka Metropolitan city. Purposive sampling technique was used where data were collected by a structure administered questionnaire with face to face interview & data was analyzed by SPSS (Version 20). Results: Results indicated that the prevalence of MSDs was 91% where upper back, lower back, leg & calf muscle, & knee joint was the more prevalent site. Some ergonomics and work related factors are responsible for developing MSDs. However, there was a significant relationship between MSDs with weight bearing (P<0.05) & daily rickshaw pulling time (p<0.05). In addition, an extremely high significant relationship found between MSDs with age (p<0.001) and BMI (p<0.001). Conclusion: It is concluded that MSDs among CR pullers were extremely high. Awareness of ergonomics and work-related factors might help to prevent and reduce the prevalence of MSDs among CR pullers.

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