scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER IN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL RIYADH, KSA

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Lubna Tabassum ◽  
Mohammed Lyeeq Ahmed ◽  
Naureen Kanwal Satti ◽  
Khalid Hamad Al Harbi ◽  
Yazeed AlBalawi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are a common cause of physical and emotional distress among healthcare professionals. The aim of this study was to see the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare professionals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 health care professionals working in King Saud University Hospital, Riyadh. A self-administered questionnaire was sent to the healthcare staff who attended the occupational health clinic. The questionnaire was based on Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire to assess the prevalence and severity of musculoskeletal disorder along with the enquiry on demographics, working hours, work experience, nature of the job, coping strategies, and pattern of WRMSD’s. Results: In the present study, 62% of participants reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders including neck, shoulder, lower body joint pains and backache. It was found that an abnormal work posture, prolonged working hours and individuals with more years of work experience had a high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusion: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders increase with abnormal posture, increased working hours and a prolonged working career. Hence, individuals need to follow adequate ergonomic practices at work to avoid work-related musculoskeletal injuries and their consequences.

scholarly journals Work related musculoskeletal disorders among surgeons working in a tertiary care hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Anira Vaidya ◽  
Nayan Kamal Sainju ◽  
Sunil Kumar Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Female Surgeons ◽  
The Common

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are common work-related health problems affecting professionals in many sectors. Surgeons are among the most vulnerable as they have to work for long hours in unfavorable posture. Objective: Aim of this study was to determine both prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders and types of ailments among surgeons of different sub-specialties in a tertiary care hospital in Kathmandu. Methods: In This cross sectional study was conducted in Bir Hospital, a tertiary care hospital in Kathmandu. A total of 50 surgeons of different sub-specialties were surveyed. Self-reported questionnaires included i) socio-demographic information, ii) Dutch Musculoskeletal Questionnaire on ergonomic hazards and iii) Nordic musculoskeletal disorders questionnaire on pain and discomfort. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Result: Respondents were 40 male and 10 female surgeons with mean age of 38.9 years. Forty-four respondents (88%) reported that their job usually require them to stand for long hours, and41 (82%) also reported that they would work in the same posture for long period of time. In addition, 43 (86%) also reported that they would have to bend their trunk slightly during their job. Thirty-five respondents (70%) reported having at least one musculoskeletal disorder. Twenty-three (65.7%) surgeons had to miss their job at least once during last 12 month of which nineteen (54.3%) missed them in last 7 days.Conclusion: This survey showed that various musculoskeletal ailments were common among surgeons of all sub-specialties in our hospital which is likely one of the common and a serious occupational hazards in this population.

Prevalence, Pattern and Factors Associated with Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMD) among Housekeeping Workers in a Private Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangalore

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 545-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph B ◽  
Naveen R ◽  
Suguna A ◽  
Surekha A
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Prevalence Of Pain

Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) represent one of the most common and important occupational health problems in the working population; they negatively impact the quality of life and are a cause for major economic burden in the form of compensation and lost wages. Objectives To assess the prevalence, pattern and factors associated with WRMD among housekeeping workers in a private tertiary care hospital in Bangalore. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among housekeeping workers in a private tertiary care hospital from May to September 2014. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was administered which included socio-demographic details and the standardized Nordic questionnaire (SNQ). Out of the 130 workers, we were able to contact 83 workers (as some were on long leave and some left the job). Results Among the 83 housekeeping workers studied, the mean age was 37.4 ± 2.42 years. Prevalence of WRMD was estimated to be 68.3 per cent and the pattern of pain was found to be high for low back and least for ankles. There was a significant association between the prevalence of pain with increased duration of work hours and years of employment. Conclusion This study showed a high prevalence of WRMD among housekeeping staff which is associated with long hours of work and years of work. We can aim at reducing the WRMD by giving health education about ergonomics, recommending job rotation and in severe cases even physiotherapy.

scholarly journals Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Electrical, Telecommunication and Instrument Mechanics of Armed forces

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-27
Author(s):  
Dave Roli ◽  
Irani Ali ◽  
Vikram Neekhra
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Smoking Control ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder

Background: Modern defence system has a significant role of electrical, electronic and instrument technicians in armed forces. Despite their intensive role, little is known about work-related musculoskeletal disorder in these technicians. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of the work-related musculoskeletal disorder in defence personnel involved in electrical and electronic maintenance and repairs. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out for 3 years, in Electrical, telecom and instrument defence technicians (N = 164). Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Effect of age, working hours, work experience, Basal metabolic index and type of job on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder was investigated using logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 119 (72.56%) respondents reported work-related musculoskeletal disorder with 53.04% multiples & 19.51% single work-related musculoskeletal disorder. Simultaneous presence of neck, shoulder and upper back work-related musculoskeletal disorder were observed. Highest rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorder was in neck (44.44%), followed by shoulder (27.16%), ankle/ foot (14.81%), elbow/ forearm (12.96%), low back (11.72%) and wrist/ finger (9.87%). Neck (44%) related work-related musculoskeletal disorder were highest across all job crafts. Work experience (p = 0.012; OR = 0.87; 95% CI – 0.78- 0.97), working hours (p  = 0.031; OR= 1.73, 95% CI – 0.58-5.12) smoking (p = 0.00 ; OR = 5.3,  95 % CI = 4.3 – 8.48) and job crafts like electrician (p = 0.434; OR = 1.89, 95% CI = 1.08-3.31) and telecom mechanics (p = 0.026; OR = 1.26, 95% CI  =0.74 – 2.15) were significantly associated as risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorder. Conclusion: High prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder was observed in electrical, telecommunication & instrument mechanics, with higher multiple work-related musculoskeletal disorder. Working hours, work experience, job craft and smoking were highly associated with a work-related musculoskeletal disorder. We suggest suitable ergonomic intervention and awareness program along with smoking control drive to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorder.

scholarly journals Most common ergonomic injuries among healthcare workers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shada M. Alharbi ◽  
Abdullah K. Alghanem ◽  
Hanan A. Alessa ◽  
Raghad S. Aldoobi ◽  
Fatimah A. Busayli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Physical Hazards ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Surgical Setting

In the different healthcare settings, evidence shows that healthcare workers can be exposed to various work-related hazards, which might be ergonomics, biological, psychological, and physical hazards. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are frequently reported among the different healthcare workers, and estimates indicate that surgeons are the most commonly affected. Disorders and injuries related to the backbone, shoulders, wrist, and knees are mainly reported by healthcare workers as relevant ergonomic hazards. In the present literature review, we have discussed the commonest ergonomics that have been reported in the literature among healthcare workers. Musculoskeletal disorders as back, knee, and wrist pain are the most frequently reported among the different settings. We have also assessed the different reasons that might attribute to the development of such events, and increased workload and working hours, in addition to the harmful postures are the main reasons that have been reported in the literature. Each clinical and surgical setting might be associated with significant risk factors over others, and therefore, specific interventions should be applied within these settings to enhance satisfaction among healthcare workers. Healthcare authorities are mainly responsible to achieve this. However, further epidemiological investigations are still needed to adequately plan the righteous interventional programs.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors for work related musculoskeletal disorders in flight attendants

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 2456
Author(s):  
Revati V. Mulay ◽  
Anand Gangwal ◽  
Ashok K. Shyam ◽  
Parag K. Sancheti
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Hard Copy ◽  
Flight Attendants ◽  
Prolonged Standing ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background: Flight attendants are the cabin crew members working in different commercial airlines. Their main job is to ensure safety and comfort of all the passengers. They are exposed to certain ergonomic stressors like long standing, irregular working hours and working in confined spaces and thus are likely to experience work related musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this study was to find out the prevalence and risk factors for work related musculoskeletal disorders in flight attendants.Methods: A survey-based study was performed. Self-made questionnaire was used and was validated by 3 experts in the Physiotherapy field. Workplace stress scale was also used to determine the level of mental stress that they experience. Informed consent was taken by each flight attendant participating in the study. Questionnaire was given to flight attendants working for different airlines like Spice Jet, Air India and Jet Airways. Hard copy of the questionnaire and online forms of the questionnaire were used to complete the data collection.Results: A total of 82% flight attendants reported to have work related pain in one or more body regions. Pain was commonly reported in feet and ankle, lower back and neck. Common risk factors were lack of rest breaks, prolonged standing/long working hours, wearing heels and mental stress.Conclusions: Thus, the study shows high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in flight attendants.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on the level of job stress among nursing staff and its relation with demographic variables and their work pattern in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Surendranagar, Gujarat

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 404-410
Author(s):  
Krupal Jagdishchandra Joshi ◽  
Sochaliya Mansukhbhai Kishor ◽  
Girija Prabhakar Kartha
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: The nursing profession is known to be stressful throughout the world. It contributes to various physical and psychological health problems in nurses, which ultimately influencing on their performance and efficiency of work. Objective: To measure the level of job stress among nurses and to find out its relationship with demographic variables and working pattern. Methods: Study was done among 102 nurses in a tertiary care hospital of Surendranagar district from February to March 2020. The level of job stress was measured by a set of 14 questions which are directly related to job stress and response was collected on a five-point Likert Scale. Results: This study revealed, moderate and severe level of job stress among 53% and 45% of nurses respectively. The job stress had no statistically significant association with demographic variables like age and gender. However, job stress had an inverse correlation with the factors like work experience, shift timings and working hours. Conclusion: All the study participants were suffering from mild to severe level of job stress. Younger age group and female nurses were commonly affected with job stress. Work stress was also found more prevalent in nurses with lesser experience, rotational shift and more working hours.

scholarly journals Self Rated Assessment of Conflict at Work among Staff Nurses of Tertiary Care Hospital in Delhi

2019 ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Gurmeet Kaur ◽  
Priya Arora ◽  
Jyotismita Pathak ◽  
Tanu Anand ◽  
Rajesh Vaidya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Job Information ◽  
Work Duration ◽  
Information Conflict

Introduction: Among the list of stressful professions all over the world, Nursing Profession tops the list. In most tertiary care hospitals, nurses are the ones who are most stressed out due to conflict at the workplace though working at the bottom of the hierarchy. There is a lack of data on stress among nurses due to conflicts at work and other work-related issues, which led to this study. Method: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out on 102 randomly selected staff nurses working in a tertiary care teaching hospital of Delhi. Data were collected using a pre-tested and self-administered questionnaire. Socio-demographic profile, general job information, conflict at work, and work hazards were assessed. The data was fed and analyzed using SPSS 16 software. Results: Out of the total 102 nurses,80% of nurses were females, and 98% were married. The mean age of the study group was 38.52(7.107). Mean work experience in this profession was 16.40(5.880) years, and with the present employer is 4.57(1.680) years. Mean work duration per week is 49.90(7.976) hours. Out of the total nurses, 45.1% agreed that there were clashes between subgroups within their group.

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

Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonography and the Alexander Technique

Ultrasound ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 213-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivien Gibbs ◽  
Pat Young
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
The Body ◽  
Alexander Technique ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Television Monitor ◽  
Repetitive Movements ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Initial Results

Work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD) is a problem affecting growing numbers of sonographers. The condition often leads to considerable pain for the individuals concerned and inconvenience for departments struggling to cope with increasing workloads. Employers and equipment manufacturers are making efforts to address the problem, but the number of cases of WRMSD continues to increase. This study looks at a different approach to tackling the problem, introducing student sonographers to a technique often used in other professions to overcome stress and damage to the body caused by repetitive movements. The 'Alexander technique' (AT) is a method of increasing an individual's awareness of their body and mind when performing an activity. In a profession such as sonography, where the practitioner is concentrating for long periods of time on interpreting images on a television monitor, the position and movement of the body is usually ignored. By working with a skilled teacher, individuals can be shown how to work more effectively, leading to a possible reduction in stress to the body. Initial results indicate that AT has potential to be of benefit to sonographers in preventing or reducing the incidence of WRMSD; further work is planned.

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