The Association between Musculoskeletal Disorders and Quality of Life

2012 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paraskevi Theofilou ◽  
Helen Panagiotaki
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders

Impact of musculoskeletal disorders on quality of life of patients visiting tertiary care hospital.

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Shah Khalid ◽  
Sayed Zulfiqar Ali Shah ◽  
Abid Ali Khalil ◽  
Ihsan Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Adhesive Capsulitis ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective: To determine the impact of musculoskeletal disorders on quality of life of patients visiting Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. Method and Material: A cross sectional survey conducted in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar from September 2018 to March 2019 using a validated EQ-5D quality of life scale. The survey questionnaire was attended by 377 respondents having variety of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). EQ-5D can be effectively used for assessing the quality of life and health status using the VAS pain scale. Results: There were total 377 respondents. Mean age of the participants was 35.9 ± 12.5 years. Out of 377 participants, 204 (54.1%) were male, while 173 (45.9%) were female. Muscular weakness was the most commonly encountered problem (40.6%), followed by muscle stiffness (13.0%) and adhesive capsulitis (10.3%). The remaining respondents were having different kinds of MSDs. Patients with MSDs were having significantly moderately low score on EQ-5D. Conclusion: The finding of this study suggests that MSDs have negative impact on quality of life and health status of the sufferers. Individuals having any sort of MSDs should seek proper care in order to improve their quality of life, health status and work performance. Key words: Musculoskeletal Diseases, Health, Quality of Life, visual analog scales, Cross Sectional Studies. Continuou....

scholarly journals Percepção da qualidade de vida em portadores de distúrbios osteomusculares relacionados ao trabalho/ Perception of quality of life in patients with work-related musculoskeletal disorders

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giselle Santana Dosea ◽  
Cristiane Da Costa da Cunha Oliveira ◽  
Sônia Oliveira Lima
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Perception Of Quality

Os Distúrbios Osteomusculares Relacionados ao Trabalho (DORT) são doenças crônicas causadas pelo trabalho extenuante, sem pausas, com posturas incorretas e movimentos repetitivos. Estudos mostram que portadores de doenças crônicas tendem a ter uma baixa qualidade de vida. Sendo assim, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar a percepção da qualidade de vida de portadores de DORT no Estado de Sergipe, Brasil. A amostra foi composta por 17 trabalhadores aludidos nos Centros de Referência em Saúde do Trabalhador do referido estado, no ano de 2013, os quais foram voluntários e responderam a um roteiro de entrevista elaborada pelos autores da pesquisa, e gravadas em áudio. Os resultados foram categorizados e descritos através da análise de conteúdo, o que permitiu a observação de que todos os aspectos de qualidade de vida demonstraram-se negativos. Considera-se que os trabalhadores avaliados nesta pesquisa possuem uma percepção negativa da qualidade de vida, o que influencia, também negativamente, no processo saúde e doença dos indivíduos.

Health-Related Quality of Life and Cost–Utility Analysis of Employees With Musculoskeletal Disorders Receiving Vocational Physiotherapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (10) ◽  
pp. 476-479
Author(s):  
Laran Chetty
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Cost Utility ◽  
Cost Utility Analysis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Utility Analysis ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Cost

Background: The purpose of this project was to evaluate both health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and cost-utility associated with care for employees with musculoskeletal disorders who received vocational physiotherapy at a North London National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom. Methods: A pre- and post-physiotherapy EuroQol 5 Dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire was administered to employees presenting to the vocational physiotherapy service (VPS) with musculoskeletal disorders. The cost-utility analysis of the physiotherapy service was calculated using cost data provided by VPS billing information and benefits measured using Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs). Findings: Overall, there was a significant improvement in the EQ-5D index from baseline to discharge in all HRQoL domains. The visual analog scale (VAS) improved from a mean of 31.5 (SD = 18.3) at baseline to 73.2 (SD = 18.5) at discharge. A cost-utility analysis indicated that the VPS would continue to be cost-effective until the cost per employee increased by 82.5%. Conclusion/Application to Practice: The project supports integration of vocational physiotherapy services into an occupational health department.

scholarly journals Work Ability and Quality of Life in Patients with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3310
Author(s):  
Yi-Fang Chang ◽  
Chang-Ming Yeh ◽  
Shu-Ling Huang ◽  
Chi-Chung Ho ◽  
Ren-Hau Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to investigate level of work ability and quality of life (QOL) as well as the relationship between them among patients suffering from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in Taiwan. A cross-sectional study design with continuous sampling and a questionnaire were used to obtain the research data. Controlling for personal characteristics, pain, psychological distress, and social support, multiple linear regressions were adopted to explore the relationship between work ability and overall QOL. Further analyses were also made to clarify the relationships between work ability and each domain of QOL. In total, 165 patients with WMSDs were recruited. Compared with general workers, the participants reported a lower level of work ability and overall QOL. Work ability was significantly associated with overall QOL when covariates were controlled. Among the four domains of QOL, work ability was significantly associated with both the physical and psychological domains. The conclusion was that work ability is a definite factor of QOL for patients with WMSDs; the essence of work ability may be beyond economic function or social support. Strategies to help workers with WMSDs enhance their work ability to fit their new or temporary jobs would be beneficial to their QOL.

scholarly journals Factors that affect the quality of life of community-dwelling elderly women with musculoskeletal disorders

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 3429-3431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seiichi Takemasa ◽  
Ryoma Nakagoshi ◽  
Masayuki Uesugi ◽  
Yuri Inoue ◽  
Makoto Gotou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Community Dwelling

scholarly journals Cost of Waiting on an Orthopaedic Waiting List: a scoping review

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Morris ◽  
Asterie Twizeyemariya ◽  
Karen Grimmer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Indirect Costs ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Patient Journey ◽  
The Impact

Background: Approximately 30% Australians suffer from arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. From 2003-2033 there is a predicted 223% increase in expenditure on health management of musculoskeletal disorders. There is evidence of increasing prevalence of orthopaedic complaints, in longer waiting lists for specialist consultations in public hospital outpatient clinics. Little is known about the costs and ramifications of waiting for orthopaedic consultations. Aim: Establish what is known about the direct and indirect costs of being placed on a waiting list for an orthopaedic consultation. Method: Patient and Outcome search strategy of Medline, Embase, Pubmed, NHS Economic evaluation database (NHS-EED) from each database inception date. Handsearching of reference lists of included papers alsooccurred. A realist synthesis framework underpinned the review, using a ubiquitous patient journey to map available literature on the impact of waiting. Hierarchy of evidence was reported using NHMRC criteria andarticles critically appraised using either the PEDRo or CASP criteria (relevant to the design). A purpose-built data extraction instrument was developed. Results: We identified 786 studies, of which 139 were relevant, including a systematic review (Hoogeboom et al) with 15 included articles which were added to the list of eligible papers (and the review itself deleted), leaving 153 included articles; 17 were relevant to the review. Fourteen papers reported on quality of life and four reported on costs, two of these papers reported on both and all were of low to moderate quality. The research was not based on a comprehensive understanding of the stages of waiting, and there were inconclusive outcomes for quality of life and cost. Conclusion: There is scant evidence of the impact on quality of life and costs of waiting for orthopaedic outpatient appointments. Future research should aim for improved methodological quality and use patientfocused quality of life measures, and validated measures of cost. Abbreviations: NHMRC – National Health and Medical Research Council; PROMS – Patient Related Outcome Measures; QoL – Quality of Life; WOMAC – Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index; YLD – Years Lived With Disability

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated With Quality of Life and Body Composition in Urban and Rural Public School Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Vega-Fernández ◽  
Lydia Lera ◽  
Bárbara Leyton ◽  
Pilar Cortés ◽  
Pablo A. Lizana
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Urban Teachers ◽  
Body Area ◽  
Rural Teachers

Introduction: Teachers have been reported to be a labor group with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), stress, and strong deterioration of quality of life (QoL). However, little information exists about the association between MSD, QoL, and body composition in rural and urban teachers.Objective: The aim was to study the association of MSD with QoL perception and body composition of urban and rural teachers.Participants and Methods: Participants are comprised a representative sample of urban and rural public schoolteachers from the Valparaiso Region, Chile. MSDs were evaluated with the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire for Musculoskeletal Symptoms validated for the Chilean population. QoL perception was evaluated with the 36-Item Short-Form Survey (SF-36). Body composition was measured via bioimpedance. A logistic regression model was used to evaluate the association between MSD, QoL, and body composition, adjusted for age and gender.Results: A total of 88.9% (urban 90%; rural 87%) of teachers felt pain in some body area, 71.2% of them with limitations; 39% of teachers presented body fat obesity, with the highest rate in rural women. The body area with the greatest MSD prevalence was the neck and shoulders (68.6%). Significant differences were observed between teachers with >p75 of MSD (over six pain regions) and those with ≤p75 (six or fewer painful regions; p < 0.05) on six QoL scales and on physical health components (PCSs) and mental health (MCS) in urban teachers. However, rural teachers presented no differences. The association between teachers with >p75 MSD and low QoL perception was significant (p < 0.05) in PCS and MCS. Furthermore, the regression model presents a significant association between rural areas and low PCS perception.Conclusions: Urban and rural teachers present high rates of MSD and obesity. Teachers with higher rates of MSD have their mental and physical QoL affected, making workplace intervention in MSD necessary to prevent teacher health deterioration.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Disorders in Portuguese Welders: Effects on Bodily Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilian Lourenço ◽  
Sílvia Luís
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Statistical Power ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders in welders may influence their health-related quality of life. However, few studies have addressed this issue and their results were inconclusive. This study investigates whether there are musculoskeletal disorders with a higher incidence in welders compared to non-welders, and whether these disorders lead to an increase in bodily pain which in turn decreases their health-related quality of life.Methods:A priori analyses of statistical power were conducted to determine the sample size needed to find medium to large statistical effects, for a 0.05 alpha, and critical sampling, combined with snowball sampling, was carried out. The study was cross-sectional, and participants were asked to respond to a survey using validated instruments (Nwelders = 40, Nnon−welders = 42).Results: As expected, a higher incidence of symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders in the cervical, dorsal, lumbar, and wrists and hands was found in welders in comparison to non-welders. Furthermore, the presence of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in the lumbar area, was related to an increased bodily pain and decreased health-related quality of life.Conclusion: Welders are exposed to a higher incidence of musculoskeletal disorders that decrease their quality of life. It is essential to increase the awareness of welders, organizations, and regulatory institutions toward this issue in order to motivate the development and implementation of prevention strategies. The need for primary and secondary prevention-type strategies, which have already proven their effectiveness in the context of welding, is highlighted.

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