scholarly journals Assessment of risk factors and preventive measures and their relations to work-related musculoskeletal pain among dentists

Work ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 573-593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nataša Pejčić ◽  
Vanja Petrović ◽  
Dejan Marković ◽  
Biljana Miličić ◽  
Ivana Ilić Dimitrijević ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Work Related

scholarly journals Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain in Bio-Pharmaceutical Industry Workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 48-61
Author(s):  
Dhairav Alkesh Shah ◽  
Nirati Paresh Lakhani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Limb Pain ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Lower Limb Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems in bio-pharmaceutical industry workers. A cross sectional survey was conducted on 33 bio-pharmaceutical industry workers by administering the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire to quantify the musculoskeletal pain and activity limitation in 9 body regions. The Rapid Office Strain Assessment was used to assess the work-related postures and ergonomics of the computer operators in this industry. A Self-Designed Questionnaire was administered to obtain data regarding the various musculoskeletal problems faced by Bio-pharmaceutical industrial workers, work-related risk factors and various postures attained throughout the day. Out of the 33 workers investigated, 21 workers (63%) of the workers experienced musculoskeletal pain. Isolated spine pain was the commonest, and was reported in 8 out of 21 individuals (38%). Spine with upper and lower limb pain was the next most common, and was reported in 5 out of 21 individuals (24%). 4 out of 21 individuals had spine and lower limb pain (19%). The Rapid Office Strain Assessment scores of all the workers was above 5 indicating “high risk” which implied that immediate ergonomic change was necessary. This study concluded that there was 63% prevalence of musculoskeletal pain. The most common site of pain were the spine, followed by pain in the spine with both upper and lower extremities. All the workers were exposed to different ergonomic risk factors. The study concluded that implementation of ergonomic interventions may minimize the risks of work related musculoskeletal pain. Key words: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, Rapid Office Strain Assessment, Ergonomic hazards.

scholarly journals Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among health care professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Mokhlesur Rahman ◽  
Abhijit Chowdhury ◽  
Mohammad Shiblee Zaman ◽  
Nihar Sultana ◽  
Mariam Binte Amin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
P Value ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent a significant occupational problem among health care professionals; however, data on prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are limited in our country for referencing. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted during January to December 2016 among 160 health care professionals (doctors, nurses) working in a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka city. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, distribution and to find out the multiple risk factors that contribute to the development of WMSDs among the sample population. Data were collected with semi structured questionnaire based on a validated research instrument Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ) which records the prevalence of MSDs in terms of musculoskeletal symptoms (ache, pain, discomfort) in the preceding 12 months. The statistical analysis was done by using the SPSS software 21 version. The study result revealed that out of 160 (100.0%) health care professionals 109 (68.1%) had musculoskeletal pain or discomfort in the last 12 months and 51 (31.9%) had not, and it was also found that 57 (61.3%) doctors and 52 (77.6%) nurses had musculoskeletal pain or discomfort in the last 12 months and the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in different body region in the last 12 months, where more than 1 site involvement 46 (42.2%) followed by neck 19 (17.4%), shoulder 15 (13.8%), lower back 13 (11.9%), hips 8 (7.3%), hand/fingers 5 (4.6%). About the self reported risk factors among the health care professionals for WMSDs were found working the same position for long periods 48 (29.8%),followed by treating excessive number of patients in a day 47 (29.1%), inadequate training on injury prevention 25 (15.9%), working awkward or cramped position18(11.6%).There were no statistically significant association found in age and years of experience of the health care professionals with the WMSDs (p value .281, .083 respectively), but significant association found in sex and occupation of the health care professionals with WMSDs (p value .045, .031 respectively). As because a high proportion of health care professionals had WMSDs and they are on the risk for development of WMSDs, it can be recommended that education programmes on prevention and coping strategies for musculoskeletal disorders be made mandatory for health care professionals in order to reduce the rate of WMSDs among them and to promote efficiency in patient care.Update Dent. Coll. j: 2017; 7 (1): 04-09

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal pain and work-related risk factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bang Van Nguyen ◽  
Thuy Tran ◽  
Ngan Thi Hoang ◽  
Bich Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Quynh Thuy` Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Medial Rotation ◽  
Stress At Work ◽  
Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire

Abstract Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent among waste collectors in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and risk factors of persistent musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was utilized to study 331 waste collectors in 2017. The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire and questionnaires on demographic and working conditions were used to collect data. Descriptive and linear regression analyses were applied at the significant level p<0.05. Results: Results showed that the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors in Hanoi was high (100%), multiple-site musculoskeletal disorders (at least two sites) were reported by 81%. Lower back was the most affected site, followed by pain in the neck and shoulders. The risk of persistent musculoskeletal disorders were higher amongst female workers, workers with the neck bent at an angle of 45 0 , kneeling, repetitive medial rotation while walking, and feeling dissatisfaction with work, stress or anxiety during one week before the survey. Conclusions: Hanoian waste collectors were suffered from musculoskeletal disorders as the results of unfavorable work postures and psychological stress at work. The findings imply the need of mechanical and social support at work for waste collectors to prevent the development of musculoskeletal disorders.

scholarly journals Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders in truck drivers and its associated risk factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 2712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuj Mehta ◽  
Neeraj A. Athavale ◽  
Ashok K. Shyam ◽  
Parag K. Sancheti
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Sickness Absenteeism ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Numeric Pain Rating Scale ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: The main purpose of the study was to find out the different joints affected in the truck drivers and the associated-risk factors for musculoskeletal pain in this population due to the paucity of literature pertaining to Indian truck drivers.Methods: A self-administered closed-ended validated questionnaire was prepared by the researcher incorporated with Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire and numeric pain rating scale and the participants were questioned using the same questionnaire and response was recorded by the researcher.Results: This study found a prevalence rate of work-related musculoskeletal pain to be 76.92% in truck drivers and the most commonly affected joints are lower back followed by the knee, shoulder and cervical spine. The factors which are found to be responsible for work related musculoskeletal pain in truck drivers are age, years of driving, number of driving days in a week, number of driving hours in a day, rest duration, posture, stress, vibration & poor condition of roads.Conclusions: It can be concluded from the results of this study that extrinsic factors do play a significant role in the causation of work-related musculoskeletal pain in truck drivers and are a leading cause for affecting the health of truck drivers and a frequent cause of sickness absenteeism.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal pain and work-related risk factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bang Van Nguyen ◽  
Thuy Tran ◽  
Ngan Thi Hoang ◽  
Bich Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Quynh Thuy` Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Stress At Work ◽  
Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire

Abstract Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent among waste collectors in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and risk factors of persistent musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was utilized to study 331 waste collectors in 2017. The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire and questionnaires on demographic and work conditions were used to collect data. Descriptive and Linear regression analyses were applied at the significant level p<0.05. Findings: Results showed that the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors participating into this study was high (100%), multiple-site musculoskeletal disorders (at least two sites) were reported by 81%. Lower back was the most affected site, followed by pain in the neck and shoulders. The risk of persistent musculoskeletal disorders were higher among female workers, workers with the neck bent at an angle of 450, kneeling, repetitive medial rotation while walking, and feeling dissatisfaction with work, stress or anxiety during one week before the survey. Conclusions: High prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was observed among participated waste collectors and it associated with self-assessed unfavorable work postures and psychological stress at work. The findings imply the need of mechanical and social support at work for waste collectors to prevent the development of musculoskeletal disorders.

Individual and work-related risk factors for musculoskeletal pain among computer workers in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 162-168
Author(s):  
Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu ◽  
Paschal Nzubechukwu Okorie ◽  
Deborah Onyinyechukwu Duru ◽  
Elochukwu Fortune Ezenwankwo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Computer Workers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk

Critical Review on Suicide Among Nurses

Crisis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Alderson ◽  
Xavier Parent-Rocheleau ◽  
Brian Mishara
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Full Text Review ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Psychiatric Problems

Background: Research shows that there is a high prevalence of suicide among nurses. Despite this, it has been 15 years since the last literature review on the subject was published. Aim: The aim of this article is to review the knowledge currently available on the risk of suicide among nurses and on contributory risk factors. Method: A search was conducted in electronic databases using keywords related to prevalence and risk factors of suicide among nurses. The abstracts were analyzed by reviewers according to selection criteria. Selected articles were submitted to a full-text review and their key elements were summarized. Results: Only nine articles were eligible for inclusion in this review. The results of this literature review highlight both the troubling high prevalence of suicide among nurses as well as the persistent lack of studies that examine this issue. Conclusion: Considering that the effects of several factors related to nurses' work and work settings are associated with high stress, distress, or psychiatric problems, we highlight the relevance of investigating work-related factors associated with nurses' risk of suicide. Several avenues for future studies are discussed as well as possible research methods.

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