Extent of Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Problems in the Irish Traditional Music Community: A Survey

BACKGROUND: The literature related to playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) primarily includes classical musicians and instrument-specific studies. Previous work by our team identified that PRMDs are an issue for Irish traditional fiddle players; however, the extent of the problem was not known. OBJECTIVE: To identify the type and extent of PRMDs in the Irish traditional music population, specifically fiddle players. METHODS: A questionnaire was developed and administered to faculty and students related to all Irish traditional music courses in all higher education institutions in Ireland. RESULTS: Seven institutions were included. The response rate was 77.5% (n=79 of 102 possible respondents). A fifth of respondents never had a PRMD, 36.7% (n=29) currently had a PRMD, and 34.2% (n=27) had a previous experience of a PRMD. The main symptoms were pain (62%, n=49), stiffness (41.8%, n=33), and tingling (35.4%, n=28). There was a positive association between the development of PRMDs and increased hours of play (p=0.017). CONCLUSIONS: PRMDs are a problem for Irish traditional fiddle players, especially during times of intense playing such as festivals.

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Practicing Safe Trad: Why Existing Approaches to Playing-related Musculoskeletal Disorders May Not Help the Irish Traditional Music Community

Medical Problems of Performing Artists ◽

10.21091/mppa.2013.4037 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 181-187 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Liz Doherty ◽

Iseult M Wilson ◽

Laura McKeown

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Focus Group Interview ◽

Sense Of Self ◽

Traditional Music ◽

Music Community ◽

Scant Attention ◽

Irish Traditional Music ◽

Interview Studies ◽

Positive Results

Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) as they affect the Irish traditional music community is a topic which, to date, has received scant attention. This paper draws on data generated through a series of four focus group interview studies conducted at the Universities of Ulster and Limerick and involving 22 musicians. Specifically, this paper looks at the wider issue of identity within the Irish traditional music community and at how the complexities inherent in this have, perhaps, affected musicians in recognizing, relating to, and dealing with PRMDs. Whether or not the injuries affecting Irish traditional musicians are similar to or different from what other musicians experience, what this study shows is that the sense of self and discrete identity among the Irish traditional music community is so very strong that merely a “one size fits all” approach to addressing these issues is not likely to yield positive results. Health professionals therefore need to be sensitive to such factors when considering their management of PRMDs and to develop approaches along with the traditional music community that are cognisant of their identity as well as their needs.

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Effect of Dark Personalities on Knowledge Hiding Behaviour at Higher Education Institutions

Journal of Information & Knowledge Management ◽

10.1142/s0219649220500318 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (04) ◽

pp. 2050031

Author(s):

Dewan Niamul Karim

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Positive Association ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Full Time ◽

Significant Positive Association ◽

Knowledge Hiding ◽

Time Faculty

A key concern in the way of improving knowledge sharing practices is knowledge hiding behaviour. Literature shows that knowledge hiding is a prevalent phenomenon in organisations including higher education institutions (HEIs) and is largely determined by the personality of the knowledge holders. Thus, the present study attempts to examine the effect of dark personalities (undesirable personality traits comprising of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy) on knowledge hiding behaviour of faculty members at HEIs. Based on 139 valid responses from the full-time faculty members serving in various private universities in Bangladesh, the study revealed that both Machiavellianism and psychopathy have significant positive association with knowledge hiding behaviour of the academics, whereas narcissism is insignificantly related with knowledge hiding behaviour. This study indicated that dark personalities play a key role in academics’ inclination to hide knowledge.

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Lactation Consultants’ Perceptions of Musculoskeletal Disorders Affecting Breastfeeding

Clinical Lactation ◽

10.1891/2158-0782.7.1.30 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 30-36 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Valérie Lavigne

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Online Survey ◽

Response Rate ◽

Hospital Setting ◽

The United States ◽

Lactation Consultant ◽

Manual Treatment ◽

Lactation Consultants ◽

Musculoskeletal Problems ◽

Congenital Torticollis

Objective: The study aimed to investigate IBCLCs’ demographic profile, perceptions of breastfeeding musculoskeletal disorders in infants, and referral patterns.Method: IBCLCs from Canada and the United States (N = 13,017) were invited to participate in an online survey questionnaire emailed by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.Results: Response rate was 18.9% (N = 2,457). Most IBCLCs had a nursing background (64.8%) and practiced in a hospital setting (57%). Most reported referral of infants for musculoskeletal treatment (73.9%). The first professional referral was made to a pediatrician (47%), followed by craniosacral therapist (16%), and chiropractor (14%). Professional expertise was the chief reason for referral (43%). The most common latch issues referred for were tongue-tie (27%), painful latch (24%), neck problems (18%), and nonlatching (9%). Congenital torticollis (25%) and neck tension (14%) were the main musculoskeletal problems recognized by IBCLCs. Approximately half the respondents (51%) were comfortable recognizing musculoskeletal issues in babies. Most respondents (91%) noticed breastfeeding improvement following manual treatment.Conclusion: IBCLCs refer to musculoskeletal specialists promptly following the first visit. More collaboration between professions may help foster the wide interprofessional support needed to improve breastfeeding rates.

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An Eventful Life Remembered: Recent Considerations of the Contributions and Legacy of Francis O'Neill

Journal of the Society for American Music ◽

10.1017/s1752196310000362 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 421-435

Author(s):

SALLY K. SOMMERS SMITH

Keyword(s):

Twentieth Century ◽

Traditional Music ◽

Dance Music ◽

Musical Practice ◽

Music Community ◽

Irish Traditional Music

AbstractFrancis O'Neill, one of the towering figures of Irish traditional music, was among the first to collect and publish Irish dance music. His compilations form the most complete glimpse into Irish musical practice at the turn of the twentieth century and are still regarded as the definitive source for traditional tunes. Three recent publications on O'Neill and his times throw light on his life, his passion for the music, and his legacy among today's traditional music community.

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Association between organizational norms and employee productivity in higher education

Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education ◽

10.1108/jarhe-01-2019-0014 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 271-295 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Abhilasha Singh

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Online Survey ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Positive Association ◽

Research Approach ◽

Employee Productivity ◽

Content Type ◽

Organizational Norms ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of organizational norms on employee productivity within the higher education sector in UAE. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research approach was used to investigate 89 respondents from higher education institutions. An online survey approach was used to investigate the opinions of respondents with regard to the impact of organizational norms on employee productivity in UAE. The data were then statistically analyzed using SPSS version 22. Findings The results showed a positive association between the investigated organizational norms and employee productivity. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between age and organizational norms. Increase in employee age corresponds to an increase in employee productivity. Originality/value This study has made a novel contribution, since there is a significant lack of research surrounding the influence of organizational norms on employee productivity in the higher education institutions in UAE.

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Studio Trad: Facilitating traditional music experiences for music production students

Journal of Music Technology and Education ◽

10.1386/jmte.11.3.301_1 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 301-318 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Daithí Kearney ◽

Adèle Commins

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Popular Music ◽

Traditional Music ◽

Project Work ◽

Practice Research ◽

Research Projects ◽

Music Production ◽

Music Genres ◽

Production Values ◽

Irish Traditional Music

Many music production programmes in higher education institutions are heavily invested in popular music genres and production values in contrast to the diversity of musics often included in other music programmes and encountered in everyday life. Commenting on his 2017 album, Ed Sheeran highlights the potential for incorporating Irish traditional music into popular music. Over the past number of years, creative practice research projects at Dundalk Institute of Technology have provided opportunities for music production students to engage in the recording and production of Irish traditional music, broadening their experience beyond popular music genres and facilitating time for them to work collaboratively with Irish traditional musicians. Thus, an authentic and action-oriented mode of engagement in higher education is utilized to enhance the learning experience continuously aware of changes and attitudes in the music industry. This article focuses on three Summer Undergraduate Research Projects that provided students with the opportunity to research and record Irish traditional music during the summer months. The project not only provided the students with credible industry-like experience, it also provided the staff involved with an insight into the potential of collaborative project work to address multiple learning aims and objectives. In this article, a critical review of the projects is informed by feedback from the students involved, which can inform future development and structures of existing programmes in music production education.

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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Office Workers in Higher Education Institutions: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.4314/ejhs.v30i5.10 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Okezue Obinna Chinedu ◽

Anamezie Toochukwu Henry ◽

John Jeneviv Nene ◽

John Davidson Okwudili

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Body Position ◽

Self Report ◽

Office Workers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Related ◽

Body Regions ◽

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) currently pose a challenge to public health and elicit considerable financial, physical and social problems for workers. There is a need to attain a deeper understanding of this predicament among office workers, in order to tackle it successfully. This study sought to investigate the prevalence of WMSDs among office workers in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as well as discover its associations with their personal/work details and reported risk factors.METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was executed among 217 office workers in different HEIs, who filled self-report questionnaires on WMSDs. Data were analyzed via descriptive and inferential statistics.RESULTS: The overall prevalence rate of WMSDs was 71.9% among these staff. The lower back, wrists/hands and shoulders were the most reported body regions for these disorders. WMSD prevalence had significant associations with sex (p = 0.004), age (p= 0.028), working hours (p = 0.003) and work experience (p =0.014). There were significant positive relationships (p < 0.05) between WMSD prevalence and these risk factors: awkward posture, sustained body position, improper bending, workplace stress, inappropriate furniture and inadequate rest breaks.CONCLUSION: Most of the study participants were affected with WMSDs, which were primarily reported in the back and upper extremities. Office workers who were older, female, more experienced and work for longer hours, displayed higher risks for these disorders and should be given special attention. Several factors reported by these HEI staff were revealed to significantly influence WMSD prevalence, emphasizing the need for their effective detection and curtailment.

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