Physical and Mental Workloads in Professional Dance Teachers

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eileen M Wanke ◽  
Mike Schmidt ◽  
Jeremy Leslie-Spinks ◽  
Axel Fischer ◽  
David A Groneberg
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal System ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Physical Workload ◽  
Mental Load ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Dance Teachers ◽  
Professional Dance

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the level of mental and physical workloads in professional dance teachers depending on the trained students’ age, technique level, or dance style. METHODS: A total number of 133 professional dance pedagogues responded to an online cross-sectional questionnaire survey on self-assessment of physical and mental workloads occurring during dance units. RESULTS: The majority of dance teachers estimated their level of physical and mental workload to be almost as high as that of their students, with differences in physical and mental workloads observed depending on dance style, age of students, and technical level. More than 60% of the teachers were convinced that their occupation implies positive effects on their own health in terms of self-realization (78.2%), musculoskeletal system (66.9%), and social relationships (61.7%). Of all respondents, 58.6% stated that their musculoskeletal system was jeopardized by the physically demanding activity. This is followed by the fear of financial insecurity (50.4%). The majority of all dance teachers (males 65.4%, females 63.9%) would like to obtain further education on prevention against or dealing with physical workload. CONCLUSION: Physical and mental workloads play an important role in dance teaching. Coping with or preventing these loads could be keys to a lifelong, healthy career as a professional dance teacher. Future trials should look at clinical parameters of physical and mental load.

scholarly journals Assessment of Mental Workload, Workability and Musculoskeletal Disorders of Firefighters

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Saremi ◽  
Rohollah Fallah Madvari2 ◽  
Fereydoon Laal ◽  
Najaf Noorizadeh ◽  
Ebrahim Rahimi
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Workload ◽  
Occupational Activity ◽  
Mental Load ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
High Level

Introduction: Firefighting is one of the occupations that requires high physical and aerobic power due to the nature of the job and the physical demands of this profession. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship among Workability index (WAI), mental workload, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their effective factors in firefighters. Methods:  This study was a cross-sectional study, which was carried out on 250 firefighters in Tehran. Data were collected using WAI, NASA-TLX and Body Discomfort Chart (BDC). Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, linear regression, Pearson correlation, and Spearman tests. Results: The total mental load was 70.07 ± 6.58. Also, the mean   (standard deviation) of the total WAI score was 38.85 (1.17). Physical workload dimension had the highest value among mental workload dimensions (93.49±8.93). The results showed that WAI is increased by 0.14 by augmentation of one unit at the academic level of firefighters (p = 0.03). The most common discomfort was reported in the lower (50 people (20%)) and upper (42 people (16.8%)) regions of the back. The total WAI relationship with total mental workload was positive and insignificant (p>0.05). There was a significant and reverse association between WAI and discomfort in the wrist, leg, and ankle. Conclusion: Despite the low rate of MSDs, even mild symptoms of musculoskeletal pain should be considered. Given the high level of mental workload, improving physical, psychosocial and social working conditions is important in increasing the ability of employees and augmenting the ability of their occupational activity.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Contributing Factors of Low Back Pain among Nurses in Tertiary Level Hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-52
Author(s):  
G.J. Gautam ◽  
L. Gurung ◽  
N. Shrestha ◽  
P.S. Shrestha ◽  
S. Neupane
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Workload ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prolonged Standing

Background: Low back pain is one of the common musculoskeletal health problems that occur most commonly in nurses among all Health workers. Different researches showed that nurses are suffering from low back pain due to many factors. This research was conducted to find the prevalence and contributing factors of low back pain among nurses. Method: The descriptive cross-sectional study was done among 110 nurses by using stratified proportionate random sampling method. Semi structured self-administered questionnaire with single and multiple responses was administered among nurses after taking informed consent. Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) 20 was used for analysis of data. Descriptive statistic (percentage and frequency) and inferential statistic (chi square) was used for the study. Result: Among 110 nurses, 64.5% were affected from low back pain and prevalence of low back pain of one year and one week was 60% and 20% respectively. The present working area was strongly associated with low back pain (p=0.000). Prolong standing (64.54%), bending and twisting (64.54%), heavy workload (62.72%), working in same positions (58.18%) were perceived factors of low back pain but heavy mental workload had no relationship with low back pain. Taking rest (99.1%), physiotherapy (92.7%) and taking medication (82.7%) were the factors that decreased low back pain. There was increased work restriction (46.4) and less productive and creative (42.7) due to low back pain. Conclusion: More than half of nurses were affected from low back pain. Prolonged standing, physical workload, bending and twisting were main contributing factors. Therefore, it is recommended to maintain proper body mechanics, periodic screening and timely rotation of nurses for the prevention of low back pain.

Medicinal plants’ use among patients with dyslipidemia: an Iranian cross-sectional survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hashem Hashempur ◽  
Seyed Hamdollah Mosavat ◽  
Mojtaba Heydari ◽  
Mesbah Shams
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Herbal Preparations ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
High Prevalence

Abstract Background Despite growing demand for medicinal plants, there is little data about their use by patients with dyslipidemia. We aimed to determine the prevalence, pattern, and associated factors for the use of medicinal plants among patients with dyslipidemia. Methods A 17-item semi-structured questionnaire was filled out by 195 patients with dyslipidemia in a cross-sectional study carried out in two academic endocrinology clinics in Shiraz, Iran. The questionnaire comprised of three main domains of demographic data (6 questions), clinical data (2 of them), and data related to the use of medicinal plants (totally 9 questions). Results A total of 77.4% of patients took medicinal plants. The most common medicinal herbs used by dyslipidemic patients were Zataria multiflora, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, and Zingiber officinale. Duration of dyslipidemia was significantly longer in herbal users than non-herbal users (p=0.04). Patients believing that concomitant use of conventional drugs and herbal preparations had synergic positive effects in addition to those persuaded that herbal preparations possessed less side effects, were significantly more likely to use medicinal plants (p=0.008 and 0.005, respectively). Additionally, most of the medicinal herb users (87.4%) changed neither the pattern nor the dosage of their medications all during herbal preparations use. Conclusions This study demonstrated a high prevalence of medicinal plants’ use among patients with dyslipidemia, which was associated with the duration of dyslipidemia, patients’ viewpoints about herbal preparations’ synergic positive effects, and their fewer side effects.

scholarly journals Egyptian Educators’ Online Teaching Challenges and Coping Strategies during COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 279-301
Author(s):  
Ola Hafez ◽  
Yasmine Salah El-Din
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Academic Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teaching Online ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Teaching Context ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
And Coping

The present descriptive study investigated the challenges experienced and the coping strategies used by Egyptian university educators from different institution types while teaching online during the pandemic. The cross-sectional study drew participants (N = 222) from three different academic institution types, private universities, public universities, and adult education institutions, who responded to a survey that examined the technical, professional, administrative, social, and psychological challenges teachers encountered as well as their coping strategies. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Results indicated that the challenges and coping strategies reported by teachers varied according to the teaching context and the requirements of each academic institution. The most reported challenges experienced were exhaustion, internet problems, technical issues, and anxiety. Despite the challenges, participants reported a few positive effects, including feeling more productive, being motivated to learn something new, feeling appreciated by the students and administration, and feeling confident using online teaching tools. Results also revealed that the participants used social and professional strategies to cope with the circumstances accompanying the sudden shift to online teaching. The results indicated how challenges faced by educators from different institution types may diminish with more training on, and experience with, online teaching, forming communities of practice as well as other coping strategies they developed. Such findings should be helpful to educators, institutions, and policymakers in different academic institutions all over the world and in various teaching contexts.

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Asymmetric Playing Postures of the Upper Extremity and Back in Music Teachers: A Pilot Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-118
Author(s):  
Cecilia Wahlström Edling ◽  
Anncristine Fjellman-Wiklund
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Workload ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Playing Time

To play a musical instrument, such as the violin or flute, requires controlled, adequate movements performed by the arm, hand, and fingers in an asymmetric playing posture. The movements are monotonous and often of long duration, involving static and repetitive muscle work of the upper extremity and neck-shoulder muscles. This situation may lead to an increased risk of contracting musculoskeletal problems. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the relationship between physical workload, defined as playing posture and playing time per week, and musculoskeletal disorders in music teachers. A questionnaire was distributed, with items based on work-related musculoskeletal disorders and physical working conditions. The study population consisted of music teachers employed at a Swedish municipal music school. Out of 61 music teachers, 47 (77%) agreed to participate, including 28 women and 19 men. The study group was divided into two groups depending on if they had an asymmetric or symmetric upper extremity/back playing position. Of the total participants, 77% reported musculoskeletal disorders during the preceding 12 months. Female teachers reported significantly more symptoms in the neck, shoulders, and upper back than male teachers. Music teachers with an asymmetric playing posture had significantly more musculoskeletal disorders than music teachers with a symmetric playing posture. This study demonstrates that an asymmetric playing position may affect the amount of musculoskeletal disorders in the upper extremity and back.

scholarly journals Acceptability of the Urban Family Medicine Project among Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study of Medical Offices, Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 257
Author(s):  
Elham Movahed Kor ◽  
Arash Rashidian ◽  
Mostafa Hosseini ◽  
Farbod Ebadi Fard Azar ◽  
Mohammad Arab
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Urban Family ◽  
Fit Index

<p><strong>INTRODUCTION:</strong> It is essential to organize private physicians in urban areas by developing urban family medicine in Iran. Acceptance of this project is currently low among physicians. The present research determined the factors affecting acceptability of the Urban Family Medicine Project among physicians working in the private sector of Mazandaran and Fars provinces in Iran.</p><p><strong>METHODS: </strong>This descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted in Mazandaran and Fars provinces. The target population was all physicians working in private offices in these regions. The sample size was calculated to be 860. The instrument contained 70 items that were modified in accordance with feedback from eight healthcare managers and a pilot sample of 50 physicians. Data was analyzed using the LISREL 8.80.</p><p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>The response rate was 82.21% and acceptability was almost 50% for all domains. The fit indices of the structural model were the chi-square to degree-of-freedom (2.79), normalized fit index (0.98), non-normalized fit index (0.99), comparative fit index (0.99), and root mean square error of approximation (0.05). Training facilities had no significant direct effect on acceptability; however, workload had a direct negative effect on acceptability. Other factors had direct positive effects on acceptability.</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION: </strong>Specification of the factors relating to acceptance of the project among private physicians is required to develop the project in urban areas. It is essential to upgrade the payment system, remedy cultural barriers, decrease the workload, improve the scope of practice and working conditions, and improve collaboration between healthcare professionals.</p>

The effect of attending a prenatal childbirth preparedness course on labor duration and outcomes

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Yohai ◽  
Debi Alharar ◽  
Ruthi Cohen ◽  
Zohar Kaltian ◽  
Barak Aricha-Tamir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Post Partum ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Childbirth Experience ◽  
Labor Duration ◽  
Entire Duration

AbstractObjective:To evaluate the effect of attending a prenatal childbirth preparation course (CPC) on labor duration and outcomes.Methods:A cross sectional study of 53 primiparous women who attended and 54 women who did not attend a CPC was conducted. The state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) score was used to diagnose anxiety. Clinical and obstetrical data were collected from the perinatal database of our center. Through post-partum interviews, coping strategies were assessed, patients graded their childbirth experience and breastfeeding was evaluated. Data were analyzed using description analyses and a P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results:The STAI score was significantly lower in the study group compared with controls (P=0.025). The first stage and the entire duration of labor were significantly shorter (P=0.036 and P=0.026, respectively) in women who attended the CPC. No significant differences were found with regard to the mode of delivery, rate of episiotomy, use of analgesics and neonatal outcomes between the groups. Women in the study group rated their labor experience significantly higher (P=0.016) and exhibited significantly higher rates of breastfeeding (P<0.001) than controls.Conclusions:The knowledge acquired in the CPC has positive effects on the course of labor and delivery outcomes as well as higher rates of breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Work Fatigue Determination of Nurses in Hospital of Hasanuddin University

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-41
Author(s):  
Asna Ampang Allo ◽  
Masyitha Muis ◽  
Ansariadi Ansariadi ◽  
Atjo Wahyu ◽  
Syamsiar S. Russeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Body ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Physical Workload ◽  
Sleep Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Before And After

This study aims to determine the effect of body mass index (BMI), sleep patterns, working years, physical workload, mental workload, and work time on work fatigue on nurses at Hasanuddin University Hospital Makassar. This research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design with a sample size of 56 people. Sampling using a simple random sampling method. Data collection was carried out by means of a questionnaire. Bodyweight is measured by weight scales, body temperature is measured by microtoice, and physical workload is measured by a pulse oximeter, which is by looking at the pulse of the nurse before and after work. Data analysis in this study used the SPSS program. The results of this study indicate that there is an influence between Body Mass Index (BMI) on work fatigue (p = 0.001), there is an effect of sleep patterns on work fatigue (p = 0.019), there is an effect of tenure on work fatigue (p = 0.017), the relationship between physical workload and work fatigue (p = 0.000), there is an effect of mental workload on work fatigue (p = 0.000) and there is an effect of length of work on work fatigue (p = 0.017). The physical workload is the variable with the greatest influence on work fatigue on nurses at Hasanuddin University Hospital Makassar with Exp. (B) = 14,526. The results of this study concluded that there was a significant influence between the Body Mass Index (BMI), sleep patterns, years of work, physical workload, mental workload, and length of work for nurses at Hasanuddin University Hospital Makassar.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN BEBAN KERJA FISIK DAN MENTAL PERAWAT DENGAN PENERAPAN PATIENT SAFETY DI IGD DAN ICU RSU GMIM PANCARAN KASIH MANADO

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Desiana Yudi ◽  
Jon W. Tangka ◽  
Ferdinand Wowiling
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Physical Workload ◽  
P Value ◽  
Emergency Unit ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract : Patient safety is an important thing that must be considered by nurses inproviding nursing care. Excessive physical and mental workload can affect the quality ofhealth services provided. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship betweenphysical and mental workload of nurses with the application of patient safety. Method uses acorrelation analytic research design with a cross sectional approach. The sample of this studyused a total population of 30 nurses working at the emergerncy unit and ICU GMIMPancaran Kasih HospitalManado. Results of the study used the chi square test at asignificance level of 95%, significant for physical workload with the application of patientsafety (p value 0.023 ; α 0.05) and not significant for mental workload with the application ofpatient safety (p value 0.089 ; α 0.05). Conclusion, nurse’s physical workload is significantlyrelated to the application of patient safety and the nurse’s mental workload is notsignificantly related to the implementation of patient safety in the emergency unit and ICURSU GMIM Pancaran Kasih Manado.Keywords: physical workload, mental workload, patient safety.Abstrak : Patient safety merupakan hal penting yang harus diperhatikan oleh perawat dalammemberikan asuhan keperawatan. Beban kerja fisik dan mental yang berlebihan dapatmempengaruhi mutu pelayanan kesehatan yang diberikan. Tujuan penelitian untukmengetahui hubungan beban kerja fisik dan mental perawat dengan penerapan patient safety.Metode penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian analitik korelasi dengan pendekatancross sectional. Sampel penelitian ini menggunakan total populasi yaitu seluruh perawat yangbekerja di IGD dan ICU RSU GMIM Pancaran Kasih Manado sebanyak 30 responden. Hasilpenelitian dengan menggunakan uji chi square pada tingkat kemaknaan 95%, signifikan untukbeban kerja fisik dengan penerapan patient safety (nilai p 0,023 ; α 0,05) dan tidak signifikanuntuk beban kerja mental dengan penerapan patient safety (nilai p 0,089 ; α 0,05).Kesimpulan, beban kerja fisik perawat berhubungan secara bermakna dengan penerapanpatient safety dan beban kerja mental perawat tidak berhubungan secara bermakna denganpenerapan patient safety di IGD dan ICU RSU GMIM Pancaran Kasih Manado.Kata Kunci : beban kerja fisik, beban kerja mental, patient safety.

scholarly journals Student perception regarding using of MCQ’s (multiple choice questions) as a classroom assessment technique.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (01) ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
Saeed Ahmed ◽  
Nabeel Qamar ◽  
Naveed Mansoori ◽  
Sajila Bano
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Assessment ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Clinical Skill ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Assessment Technique ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Assessment Techniques

Objectives: To find out the students perception on using multiple choice questions as a classroom assessment technique. Study Design: Cross sectional Study. Setting: University of Hail, Saudi Arabia. Period: 6 months from January 2018 to June 2018. Material & Methods: At the end of each scheduled class, students are provided with four MCQ's on the same topic which was delivered in the lecture and 3 minutes were given to solve the MCQ’s. Data was collected from 4th and 6th year MBBS students. A self-structured questionnaire regarding class assessment techniques was also administered, after completion of Surgery and Clinical Skill module. Results: Out of 80 MBBS students, 50% were selected from 4th year and 6th year respectively. Response of most of the students were positive 59 (73.8%) in classroom assessment techniques effects on student discipline. Majority of the student’s 70 (87.5%) respond positive effects on student’s interest to subject and 64 (80%) reported positive effects on student’s assessment. Suggestion about participating classroom assessment technique were found to be positive in 61 (76.2%). Data was analysed by using SPSS version 20.  Conclusion: Student’s perception on using multiple choice questions as a classroom assessment technique was found to be more positive.

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