Ergonomic evaluation of the risk factors causing pain in the upper part of the body among IT professionals in India

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 993-1005
Author(s):  
Mona Sahu ◽  
Darius Gnanaraj Solomon ◽  
Santhiyagu Joseph Vijay ◽  
Jayaseelan Clement Sudhahar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Workstation Design ◽  
Prevalence Of Pain

BACKGROUND: In developing countries, the recent increase in computer-related work has considerably increased the occupational complaint of pain. OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of workstation design, posture and ergonomic awareness on the prevalence of pain for a year in the upper part of the body (eyes, hands, arms, shoulders, lower back, and upper back) among IT professionals in India. METHOD: To investigate the association of risk factors with the prevalence of pain in different body parts, a newly designed online questionnaire titled “A Questionnaire based on ergonomics for IT Professionals” was developed. The psychometric properties of this questionnaire were tested. 110 computer office workers were recruited from IT companies from major cities in India. RESULTS: The confirmation of reliability and lack of redundancy of items was provided by the calculation of internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha 0.804) and cross-validation. 60% of participants was male. Mean age was 29.73±6.09 years. The prevalence of pain for a year in the upper part of the body was 38.2%. The frequently reported pains were in the neck (22.7%), lower back area (22.7%), and eye strain (21.8%). CONCLUSION: It was identified that long working hours, excessive usage of smartphones, lack of exercise, incorrect workstation adjustments, and incorrect posture were the risk factors for the prevalence of pain.

scholarly journals Burnout Syndrome during Residency Training in Jordan: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Implications

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1557
Author(s):  
Abdullah Nimer ◽  
Suzan Naser ◽  
Nesrin Sultan ◽  
Rawand Said Alasad ◽  
Alexander Rabadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Resident Physicians ◽  
Healthcare Professions

Burnout syndrome is common among healthcare professions, including resident physicians. We aimed to assess the prevalence of burnout among resident physicians in Jordan, and a secondary aim was to evaluate the risk factors associated with the development of burnout syndrome in those residents, including gender, working hours, psychological distress, training sector, and specialty. In this cross-sectional study, 481 residents were recruited utilizing multistage stratified sampling to represent the four major health sectors in Jordan. Data were collected using an online questionnaire, where the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) was used to assess the prevalence of burnout. The prevalence, group differences, and predictors of burnout were statistically analyzed using STATA 15. Overall, 373 (77.5%) residents were found to have burnout. Factors associated with higher levels of burnout were psychological stress (β = 2.34, CI = [1.88–2.81]), longer working hours (β = 4.07, CI = [0.52–7.62], for 51–75 h a week, β = 7.27, CI = [2.86–11.69], for 76–100 h a week and β = 7.27, CI = [0.06–14.49], for >100 h a week), and obstetrics/gynecology residents (β = 9.66, CI = [3.59–15.73]). Conversely, medical sub-specialty residents, as well as private and university hospital residents, had lower burnout levels. We concluded that decreasing the workload on residents, offering psychological counseling, and promoting a safety culture for residents might help in mitigating burnout consequences.

scholarly journals Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Risk Factors, and Treatment Efficacy in a Large Sample of Oboists

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather M. Macdonald ◽  
Stéphanie K. Lavigne ◽  
Andrew E. Reineberg ◽  
Michael H. Thaut
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Body ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Severe Injuries ◽  
Instrument Choice ◽  
Linear Relationships ◽  
The Right

ObjectivesDuring their lifetimes, a majority of musicians experience playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMD). PRMD prevalence is tied to instrument choice, yet most studies examine heterogeneous groups of musicians, leaving some high-risk groups such as oboists understudied. This paper aims to (1) ascertain the prevalence and nature of PRMDs in oboists, (2) determine relevant risk factors, and (3) evaluate the efficacy of treatment methods in preventing and remedying injuries in oboe players.MethodsA 10-question online questionnaire on PRMDs and their treatments was completed by 223 oboists. PRMDs were compared across gender, weekly playing hours, career level, age, and years of playing experience.ResultsOf all respondents, 74.9% (167/223) reported having had at least one PRMD in their lifetime. A majority of these injuries (61.9% of all respondents) were of moderate to extreme severity (5 or higher on a scale of 1 to 10). Females (mean = 5.88) reported significantly more severe injuries than males. No significant effects of career level (i.e., professional vs. student vs. amateur), age, or years of playing experience were observed. We found significant non-linear relationships between weekly playing hours and PRMD prevalence and severity. Injuries were most commonly on the right side of the body, with the right thumb, wrist, hand, and forearm being most affected in frequency and severity. Of those injuries for which recovery information was provided, only 26.1% of injuries were “completely recovered.” The perceived effectiveness of a few treatments (physical therapy, rest, stretching, occupational therapy, massage) tended to be ranked more highly than others.ConclusionThe oboists in this study experienced high rates of PRMD, particularly in the right upper extremities. Females and those playing 7-9 and 16-18 h per week reported a significantly higher severity of injuries than other groups.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Psychological and Physical Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9361
Author(s):  
K. Saraswathi Krishnan ◽  
Gunasunderi Raju ◽  
Omar Shawkataly
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back

Purpose—This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of MSD pain in various anatomical regions among nurses. Method—A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered questionnaire by registered nurses with clinical experience. Data was collected using convenience sampling after obtaining informed consent. The results were drawn from a total of 300 nurses. Results—The nurses presented with occasional mental exhaustion (44.3%) and often physical exhaustion (44.0%). Almost all (97.3%) the nurses complained of having work-related pain during the last 12 months. Body parts with the most pain were the lower back (86.7%), ankles (86.7%), neck (86.0%), shoulders (85.0%), lower legs (84.7%) and upper back (84.3%). The pain frequency was rated as occasional pain for the neck and upper back, pain was often felt for the rest of the parts. Nurses complained of severe pain in the lower back (19.7%), right shoulder (29.7%) and left shoulder (30.3%). The frequency of having musculoskeletal symptoms in any body region was increased with age, lower education level, female gender, high BMI, job tenure and lifestyle. Conclusions—Nurses’ WRMSD complaints should be taken seriously to curb further risk and musculoskeletal hazards.

scholarly journals Identification of advantages (benefits) and barriers (threats) in the work of a hotel animator

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-77
Author(s):  
Daniel Borodeńko ◽  
Olga Ilona Smoleńska
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Main Part ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Continuous Development ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Main Hypothesis ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Travel Agencies ◽  
High Level

During a single season, animators work with several thousand hotel guests. Parents and their children expect entertainment and attractions at a high level. Certainly, animation is a lot of fun. However, it is associated with numerous challenges. The aim of this study described in this article was to identify the most common benefits and challenges reported by animators in the survey conducted the by authors. The first part outlines the job of a leisure animator in the light of the literature. The main part is concerned with the benefits of working as an animator and challenges that animators can face in their work. The study is based on data collected during an online questionnaire survey involving 110 animators from Poland, working in various travel agencies. The findings confirm the main hypothesis of the study: opportunities to interact with people and travel are the most frequently reported advantages of leisure animation. Animation is also seen as a chance for self-fulfillment and continuous development. However, the job is associated with a lot of stress and long working hours, which constitute one of its challenges.

scholarly journals Poor sleep quality, long working hours and fatigue in coastal areas: a dangerous combination of silent risk factors for deck officers on oil tankers

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 237-248
Author(s):  
Farhad Azimi Yancheshmeh ◽  
S. Hossain Mousavizadegan ◽  
Amin Amini ◽  
Andrew P. Smith ◽  
Reza Kazemi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Oil Tankers

scholarly journals Literature Review : Effect of Static Conditions on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-59
Author(s):  
Venny Diana
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Static Condition ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Body ◽  
Muscle Disorders ◽  
Main Complaint ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Static Conditions

Musculoskeletal disorders are disorders that occur in one of the skeletal organs or muscles of the body such as congenital abnormalities in the upper and lower extremities, nerve and muscle disorders, inflammatory infections of bones and joints, musculoskeletal metabolic disorders, degenerative musculoskeletal disorders (spine, upper extremities) and below). The study aimed To analyze the static condition of the workers' complaints of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Using literature review with scoping review method. The data was collected through internet searches using Google Scholar and PubMed with the keywords static conditions, complaints of MSDs, ergonomic position, musculoskeletal disorders, the influence of static conditions, with a range of research years is 2015-2020. Results found 83 articles matching the keyword. A review of 9 research articles that met the inclusion criteria found 4 aspects, namely the factor of length of work more than 1 year, age, working hours and using the same extremity for a long period of time will increase the risk of MSDs, Doing work in awkward positions for 5- 8 hours/day increases the risk of MSDs in workers, especially nurses, The emergence of MSDs symptoms is higher in women, namely in the lower back and neck area, The pain felt due to MSDs disorders can be severe, namely in the lower back, shoulders, neck, wrists , knees and ankles. There is a relationship with static positions/non-ergonomic conditions at work, these non-ergonomic conditions do not directly cause complaints but in the long term complaints will arise. The female gender is at high risk of experiencing MSDs, the length of work and length of time working will affect the emergence of MSDs, there are 12 static conditions found in someone when doing work, the main complaint that appears in MSDs is pain.

scholarly journals Injuries associated with long working hours among employees in the US mining industry: risk factors and adverse outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. 389-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee S Friedman ◽  
Kirsten S Almberg ◽  
Robert A Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Mine Safety ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Multiple Injured ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Working Hour

ObjectivesThe mining industry is increasingly adopting extended workdays of 10–12 hour shifts. Studies demonstrate that long work hours are associated with psychomotor impairments caused by fatigue and an increased risk of injury. However, studies involving miners remain limited. This analysis aimed to identify risk factors associated with long working hour injuries and to determine if long working hour incidents were associated with being killed or incidents involving multiple injured workers.MethodsData from US Mine Safety and Health Administration Part 50 reports, 1983–2015, were used to identify long working hour injuries, which were defined as incidents occurring nine or more hours after the start of a shift.ResultsA total of 52 206 injuries (9.6%) occurred during long working hours. The proportion of long working hour injuries increased from 5.5% of all injuries in 1983 to its peak in 2015 at 13.9% (p<0.001). Risk factors associated with long working hour injuries included irregular shift starts, being newly employed, employment by a contractor, metal/non-metal operations and mines with <100 employees. In two separate adjusted models, long working hour injuries were associated with a higher odds of death (adjusted OR [aOR]=1.32; 95% CI 1.18 to 1.48) and single incidents resulting in two or more workers injured (aOR=1.73; 95% CI 1.58 to 1.89).ConclusionsLong working hour injuries were associated with a lack of routine, being new at the mine and specific mining activities. An international shift towards using contract labour and extended workdays indicates that injuries during long working hours will likely continue to grow as a problem in the mining industry.

Body Parts and Nature of Injuries Associated with Manual Materials Handling Workers' Compensation Claims

1997 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 619-623
Author(s):  
Lobat Hashemi ◽  
Patrick G. Dempsey
Keyword(s):  
Body Part ◽  
The Body ◽  
Workers Compensation ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Materials Handling ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Manual Materials Handling ◽  
Cost Distribution ◽  
Compensation Claims ◽  
The Cost

Workers' compensation claims associated with manual materials handling (MMH) represent the single largest source of claims and costs. There have been few analyses of such losses associated with MMH. An examination of the nature of the injuries associated with MMH as well as the body parts most frequently affected can lead to a better understanding of the losses attributed to MMH to suggest further research efforts. A large sample of MMH claims was analyzed and stratified with respect to body part affected and the nature of the injury. The cost distribution associated with the claims was considerably skewed, and an attempt to fit several known distributions to the data did not produce a statistically-significant fit. The lower back area and upper extremities were the body parts associated with the majority of claims. Strain was the nature of injury most frequently reported (51.3%). Lower back area strains were the most frequently reported nature of injury and body part combination.

scholarly journals Cardiovascular Health Effects of Shift Work with Long Working Hours and Night Shifts: Study Protocol for a Three-Year Prospective Follow-Up Study on Industrial Workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars-Kristian Lunde ◽  
Øivind Skare ◽  
Asgeir Mamen ◽  
Per Anton Sirnes ◽  
Hans C. D. Aass ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
One Year ◽  
Night Shifts

There is a plausible association between shift work and cardiovascular disease (CVD), which may be due to disruption of the circadian rhythm causing hormonal changes and metabolic disturbances, resulting in high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and being overweight. However, few studies have investigated the association between several consecutive long work shifts, including night shifts, and risk factors for developing CVD. Moreover, knowledge is lacking on factors that may modify or enhance this suggested relationship. The study period is planned from the third quarter of 2018 to the fourth quarter of 2021, and will involve 125 industrial employees at two Norwegian enterprises producing insulation. The work schedule is either rotating shiftwork (morning, evening, night) or regular day work. At baseline, we will measure blood parameters, including markers of inflammation, lipids, and glycosylated hemoglobin. We will also collect measures of blood pressure, resting heart rate, arterial stiffness, carotid intima-media thickness, and aerobic fitness. At the end of baseline data collection, a subgroup will undergo a supervised high-intensity interval training intervention for eight weeks, initiated by the Occupational Health Service. At one-year follow-up, we repeat baseline measures with added measures of heart rate variability and additional five weeks monitoring of sleep and physical activity, and assessment of respirable dust. At the two year follow-up, we will measure CVD risk factors before and after a planned three-month shutdown in one of the studied plants. We will also assess respirable dust, monitor sleep, and compile a one-year retrospective detailed overview of working hours. A final data collection, similar to the one at baseline, will be carried out after three years. We will use a comprehensive set of methods to identify the effects of shift work with long working hours and night shifts on cardiovascular health. This will provide new knowledge on the association between early manifestations of CVD and occupational exposure to shift work. Further, we can study whether work organization such as extensive overtime, sleep loss, and dust exposure have detrimental effects, and if a three-month cease in shift work or increased physical activity will modify early manifestations of CVD.

scholarly journals P.1.24 The development and impact of policies and research for preventing and recognizing overwork-related cardiovascular disease in taiwan

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A83.2-A83
Author(s):  
Ro-ting Lin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Quantitative Measure ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Occupational Physicians ◽  
First Case

IntroductionOverwork-related cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease (CVD) is an emerging occupational and public health issue in East Asian societies with a substantial impact on workers’ rights and labor standards. To eliminate exposure to work-related risk factors and prevent overwork-related CVD, establishing national policy is a key step. We investigated the development and impact of policies and research regarding overwork-related CVD in recent years in Taiwan.MethodsWe collected information regarding government policies that aimed to prevent and recognize overwork-related CVD. Among the risk factors, long working hours have been widely adopted as a quantitative measure to recognize CVD as overwork-related or not. We also collected data on the number of overwork-related CVD cases and average working hours for each industry from 2006 to 2017.ResultsIn Taiwan, overwork-related CVD 79% of all deaths due to occupational diseases in 2017, although it accounted for 13% of all cases of occupational diseases. Taiwanese workers have long working hours compared to those in other countries, but Taiwan did not have official criteria for recognizing overwork-related diseases until 1991, and it did not recognize its first case until 2006 after several onsets of CVD reported on the news. Our estimation showed an under-recognition problem in less severe outcomes (i.e., illness). We also found variations in CVD risks across industries, with the higher risk in transportation and information.ConclusionsNational policy changes for preventing overwork were pushed by insightful scholars, labor unions, nongovernmental organizations, and legislators. Clear criteria for recognizing overwork-related CVD can help occupational physicians and industrial hygienists to assess the workers’ working characteristics more objectively. Although Taiwanese government has adopted the criteria for recognizing overwork-related CVD from Japan, the underreporting of less severe outcomes and industry disparities warrants further research to explore causal mechanisms and policies to narrow the gaps.

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