Association of Arm Position and Playing Time with Prevalence of Complaints of the Arm, Neck, and/or Shoulder (CANS) in Amateur Musicians: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study Among University Students

OBJECTIVE: In addition to known risk factors for musculoskeletal complaints in the general population, playing a musical instrument is an additional risk factor. In this pilot study, the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in student amateur musicians and their relation with playing posture and playing time were evaluated. METHODS: A cross-sectional web-based survey among amateur musicians studying at a Dutch university. RESULTS: 162 amateur musicians were included in this pilot study (response rate 17.6%). 46.9% of these amateur musicians played with an elevated arm position. Presence of complaints of the arm, neck and/or shoulder (CANS) was not statistically significantly related to arm position, except for complaints in the left shoulder with an elevated left arm position compared to neutral left arm position (OR 6.7, CI 95% 2.2–20.8) The number of hours playing per week did not significantly contribute to CANS (OR 1.0, CI 95% 0.95–1.17). CONCLUSIONS: In this pilot study among student amateur musicians, the occurrence of CANS was not significantly related to arm position, except for musicians playing with an elevated left arm position, which was associated with complaints of the left shoulder (OR 6.7). The number of hours playing per week did not significantly contribute to CANS in this group of musicians.

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

Medical Problems of Performing Artists ◽

10.21091/mppa.2009.3025 ◽

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.

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Attitudes on vaccination among Portuguese travelers and Brazilian migrans: A pilot study in Portugal

Acta Medica Saliniana ◽

10.5457/ams.v49i2.515 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 49 ◽

Author(s):

Ricardo Igreja ◽

Katy Barros ◽

Rosa Teodosio

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Protective Effect ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based ◽

The Mean ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire ◽

Travel Clinic ◽

Better Than

Introduction: Anti-vaccination movements exist in Europe and it may reduce adherence to international vaccination.Objectives:To evaluate attitudes on vaccination among Portuguese travelers and Brazilian migrants in Portugal.Material and Methods:Between May and June 2019 a cross-sectional survey was carried out in the Travel Clinic of the Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine of Lisbon. A self-administered questionnaire was applied after medical consultation. Travelers were asked about their attitudes to vaccines. An anonymous web-based survey was sent to Brazilian migrants living in Portugal for at least 6 months.Results: 55 Portuguese (P) travelers and 22 Brazilian (B) migrants answered the questionnaire. 47.3% of Portuguese travelers were male; the mean age was 33 years; reason for travel: tourism (43.6%) or business (30.9%). 31.8% of Brazilian migrants were male and the mean age was 44 years; 71.4% were living in Portugal for ≤ 2 years. Attitudes towards vaccines: 64.8% P and 68.2% B prefer to vaccine even when the risk of acquire a disease is low; 64.1% P and 95.5% B consider that the resistance acquired by disease is better than resistance acquired by vaccine; 75.5% P and 77.3% B prefer to vaccine even when diseases are not severe; 5.6% P and 13.6% B don’t take vaccines because they are afraid of side effects.About the reasons to accept a vaccine, travelers/migrants consider very important to trust in the doctor (100% P, 95.4% B), and the excellent protective effect of a vaccine (98.1% P, 90.9% B).Conclusions: Portuguese travelers and Brazilian migrants in Portugal seem to have a favorable attitude towards vaccination, despite the anti-vaccination movements in Europe. They believe that trust in the doctor and excellent protection of the vaccines are reasons to accept it. The quality of traveler's advice may maintain/increase adherence to vaccination.

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Back pain beliefs in adolescents and adults in Australasia: A cross-sectional pilot study of selected psychometric properties of paper-based and web-based questionnaires in two diverse countries

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation ◽

10.3233/bmr-160658 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 565-574

Author(s):

Boon-Kiang Tan ◽

Angus Burnett ◽

Jonathan Hallett ◽

Amy Ha ◽

Andrew M. Briggs

Keyword(s):

Back Pain ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based ◽

Pain Beliefs ◽

Adolescents And Adults

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The FitTrack Index as fitness indicator: A pilot study

Health SA Gesondheid ◽

10.4102/hsag.v21i0.1004 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

pp. 431-436

Author(s):

Dina C. Janse van Rensburg ◽

Catharina C. Grant ◽

Audrey Jansen van Rensburg ◽

Roelf P.G. Botha ◽

Paola S. Wood ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Aerobic Training ◽

Training Programme ◽

Cardiovascular Fitness ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based ◽

Spearman's Rho ◽

Spearman’S Rho ◽

Health Related ◽

Cardio Respiratory Fitness

Background: The FitTrack Index is a web-based programme developed in South Africa and widely used by athletes to indicate their fitness. A need exists for a self-managed, noninvasive tool to evaluate and categorise health-related fitness in different population groups. The aim of this study was to compare the FitTrack Index with a reliable measure of cardio-respiratory fitness as indicated by maximal oxygen uptake (direct VO2max).Methods & results: During a 12-week cross-sectional, descriptive pilot study the direct laboratory tested VO2max indicated a moderate to strong correlation with the FitTrack Index (Spearman's rho = 0.439, p = 0.089 at baseline; Spearman's rho =0.853, p < 0.001 after 12 weeks).Conclusions: These results suggest that the web-based FitTrack Index may be considered an appropriate tool to evaluate exercise capacity and cardiovascular fitness in healthy individuals following an aerobic training programme.

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The Influence of a Sudden Increase in Playing Time on Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Complaints in High-Level Amateur Musicians in a Longitudinal Cohort Study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0163472 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. e0163472 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Laura M. Kok ◽

Saskia Haitjema ◽

Karlijn A. Groenewegen ◽

A. Boni M. Rietveld

Keyword(s):

Cohort Study ◽

Longitudinal Cohort Study ◽

Sudden Increase ◽

Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽

Longitudinal Cohort ◽

Amateur Musicians ◽

Playing Time ◽

High Level

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PREVALENSI KELUHAN MUSKULOSKELETAL DAN KELUHAN KESEHATAN LAINNYA PADA PEKERJA PURA BATU PADAS DI DESA TAMBLANG DALAM KONSEP HEALTH ERGONOMIC

Jurnal Ergonomi Indonesia (The Indonesian Journal of Ergonomic) ◽

10.24843/jei.2016.v02.i01.p06 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Putu Sukedana ◽

Luh Made Indah Sri Handari Adiputra

Keyword(s):

Nervous System ◽

Hard Rock ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Left Shoulder ◽

Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Left Elbow ◽

Body Map ◽

The Temple

Bali is known as the island of a thousand temples. Temple builders had to cut hard rock and assemble them. Musculoskeletal complaints often experienced among the workers. The purpose of the study was to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints on the temple builders at Tamblang Village.This research was using a cross-sectional study and the results were analyzed descriptively. Respondents were 32 temple builders as assemblers and stonecutter at Tamblang Village. Respondents were requested to filled Nordic Body Map questionnaire. The result showed that musculoskeletal complaints on assemblers are on the waist 75%, right and left elbow joints 45.8%, right and left shoulder 41.7%, and wrist 37.5%. Musculoskeletal complaints on locomotor are on knee 29.2%, calf 12.5% and ankle 25%. Musculoskeletal complaints on stonecutter are on the waist, arm, shoulder, neck, elbow, and back. Musculoskeletal complaints on locomotor are on knee 62.5%, calf 62.5%, and ankle 50%. Most of respondents complaint about elbow, wrist, waist, knee, and ankle.Other complaint on temple builders is on the respiratory system, nervous system, and others.15.6% of assemblers said tightness, and 6.25% of stonecutter. The nose complaint on assemblers is 3.1%. The numbness complaint on stone cutter is 6.25%. Other complaint is on the eye and chest, experienced only on assemblers as much as 6.25% of respondents

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Awareness of the preventive measures against Covid -19 spread among small shop owners

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl1.3564 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽

pp. 1144-1150

Author(s):

Muralidharan V A ◽

Gheena S

Keyword(s):

Infectious Disease ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Positive Perception ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based ◽

Small Shop ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Covid -19 is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered strain of coronavirus. As there is no vaccine discovered, the only way to prevent the spread is through following the practice of social isolation. But prolonged isolation may also lead to psychological stress and problems. The objective of the survey was to assess the knowledge and awareness of preventive measures against Covid 19 amongst small shop owners. A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted amongst the small shop owners. A structured questionnaire comprising 15-17 questions had been put forth to assess the Covid 19 related knowledge and perception. The shopkeepers were contacted telephonically and responses recorded. The data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS statistics. Although the majority of the population had a positive perception about the preventive measures against the Covid spread, 36% of the shopkeepers were not aware of the preventive measures against the Covid spread. This study found optimal knowledge and perception of the preventive measures against Covid spread among the shopkeepers but misinformation and misunderstanding still prevailing. The shopkeepers are crucial in the prevention of the spread of Covid 19 and educating them might aid us in the fight against Covid- 19.

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Retrospective Cross-Sectional Pilot Study of Rifaximin Dosing for the Prevention of Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.727291251.793535963 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Sharon DeMorrow

Keyword(s):

Hepatic Encephalopathy ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Fraud Detection Protocol for Web-Based Research Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Development and Descriptive Evaluation (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.12344 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

April M Ballard ◽

Trey Cardwell ◽

April M Young

Keyword(s):

Survey Research ◽

Hiv Transmission ◽

Personal Information ◽

Fraud Detection ◽

Detection Algorithm ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based ◽

Young Msm ◽

Data Survey ◽

Sex With Men

BACKGROUND Internet is becoming an increasingly common tool for survey research, particularly among “hidden” or vulnerable populations, such as men who have sex with men (MSM). Web-based research has many advantages for participants and researchers, but fraud can present a significant threat to data integrity. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate fraud detection strategies in a Web-based survey of young MSM and describe new protocols to improve fraud detection in Web-based survey research. METHODS This study involved a cross-sectional Web-based survey that examined individual- and network-level risk factors for HIV transmission and substance use among young MSM residing in 15 counties in Central Kentucky. Each survey entry, which was at least 50% complete, was evaluated by the study staff for fraud using an algorithm involving 8 criteria based on a combination of geolocation data, survey data, and personal information. Entries were classified as fraudulent, potentially fraudulent, or valid. Descriptive analyses were performed to describe each fraud detection criterion among entries. RESULTS Of the 414 survey entries, the final categorization resulted in 119 (28.7%) entries identified as fraud, 42 (10.1%) as potential fraud, and 253 (61.1%) as valid. Geolocation outside of the study area (164/414, 39.6%) was the most frequently violated criterion. However, 33.3% (82/246) of the entries that had ineligible geolocations belonged to participants who were in eligible locations (as verified by their request to mail payment to an address within the study area or participation at a local event). The second most frequently violated criterion was an invalid phone number (94/414, 22.7%), followed by mismatching names within an entry (43/414, 10.4%) and unusual email addresses (37/414, 8.9%). Less than 5% (18/414) of the entries had some combination of personal information items matching that of a previous entry. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that researchers conducting Web-based surveys of MSM should be vigilant about the potential for fraud. Researchers should have a fraud detection algorithm in place prior to data collection and should not rely on the Internet Protocol (IP) address or geolocation alone, but should rather use a combination of indicators.

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