scholarly journals Comparison of Musculoskeletal Disorders between Pediatric Dentists and General Dentists

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-197
Author(s):  
Gimin Kim ◽  
Jaesik Lee ◽  
Hyunjung Kim ◽  
Soonhyeun Nam
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Regular Exercise ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Relieve Pain ◽  
Pediatric Dentists ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
General Dentists

The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics related to the musculoskeletal disorders in pediatric dentists and general dentists. This study was conducted based on the survey results of a total of 109 dentists who have been working for the last year. Forty - three pediatric dentists and 66 general dentists were surveyed through online survey tool. Both pediatric dentists and general dentists mainly complained of musculoskeletal disorders in the neck, shoulders, wrists, and back. Most pediatric dentists usually suffered from back pain due to their unbalanced posture while giving dental treatments. Pediatric dentists in sedative treatment felt more pain in particular part of their body, such as neck and shoulder. Regular exercise and stretching for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorder have been shown to mainly relieve pain in the back but no other parts in their body.

Ergonomic practices and musculoskeletal disorders among ophthalmologists in India: An online appraisal

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 196-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soujanya Kaup ◽  
Siddharudha Shivalli ◽  
Uma Kulkarni ◽  
Cynthia Arunachalam
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Productivity Loss ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
High Prevalence

Introduction: Ergonomics in ophthalmology is neither taught during professional training nor does it readily receive consideration or priority in clinical practice. Owing to a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among ophthalmologists, ergonomic awareness, and practices are vital in averting this modern epidemic. Objective: To assess the ergonomic practices and prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal disorders among ophthalmologists in India. Method: An online survey was conducted among ophthalmologists who were registered with the All India Ophthalmological Society of India using a pre-tested and validated questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal disorder in the 377 participants was 75.3% (284; 95% confidence interval: 70.6–79.5). Low back pain (149, 52.9%) was the most commonly reported symptom. Musculoskeletal disorder–attributed productivity loss was reported by 58.45% (166) of the respondents. Musculoskeletal disorder was most frequently associated with less than 10 years of work experience (odds ratio: 1.2; 95% confidence interval: 1.1–1.3, p = 0.01) and lack of good clinic (odds ratio: 1.7; 95% confidence interval: 1.1–2.7, p = 0.03) and operation room ergonomic practices (odds ratio: 1.8; 95% confidence interval: 1.1–2.9, p = 0.03). Only 27.9% (105) of the respondents had accessed information related to ergonomics in ophthalmic practice. Conclusion: The self-reported musculoskeletal disorder among ophthalmologists in India is quite high and significant enough to cause some degree of productivity loss. It is thus imperative to emphasize the implementation of good ergonomic practices, especially among relatively young ophthalmologists.

scholarly journals The Effect of Age and Workload on Work Posture toward Musculoskeletal Disorders Complain on Loading and Unloading Workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 1115-1121
Author(s):  
Syamsiar S. Russeng ◽  
Lalu Muhammad Saleh ◽  
Widya Nur Wahyulianti ◽  
Sukri Palutturi
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
High Category ◽  
Work Posture ◽  
Loading And Unloading

Background: Workers in informal sector such as loading and unloading workers have a risk of experiencing health disorder of occupational disease such as musculoskeletloadingal disorders (MSDs). Such complain usually occurs on spine (back and neck) and upper limb. Most of the loading and unloading workers work using manual material handling, such as loading, unloading, pushing, pulling, throwing, moving, or rotating loads using their hands or other body parts. Such work method has musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) risk, including low back pain. There are several factors causing the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) including individual factors (age and gender), work factors (workload and work posture), and work environment factors. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the direct and indirect effects of age and workload with work posture as an intervening variable against musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) on loading and unloading workers at PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero) of Makassar Branch. Methods: The current research applied analytical observation with a Cross-Sectional approach involving 140 respondents selected through a simple random sampling technique. This research was further carried out at Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero) of Makassar Branch in April-May 2021. Data obtained were analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis. Results: There were 65 respondents (46.4%) who suffered from musculoskeletal disorder complaints in the high category followed by 53 respondents (37.9%) who suffered from musculoskeletal complaints in the very high category. It was also obtained that workload significantly affected the work position variable (p = 0.000 <0.05), age significantly affected the work posture variable (p = 0.000 <0.05), workload significantly affected the musculoskeletal disorders variable (p = 0.000 <0.05), and work posture significantly affected the musculoskeletal disorder variable (p = 0.000 <0.05). Conclusion: A significant indirect effect between workload and musculoskeletal disorders complaints through work posture variables. Significant indirect effect was also found between age and musculoskeletal disorder complaints through work posture. In addition, the highest category of low back pain complaints is in moderate disability.

scholarly journals Underrepresentation of Phenotypic Variability of 16p13.11 Microduplication Syndrome Assessed With an Online Self-Phenotyping Tool (Phenotypr): Cohort Study

10.2196/21023 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. e21023
Author(s):  
Jianqiao Li ◽  
Margaret A Hojlo ◽  
Sampath Chennuri ◽  
Nitin Gujral ◽  
Heather L Paterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Genetic Disorders ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Rare Disorders ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Affected Person ◽  
Number Variation ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Variable Presentation

Background 16p13.11 microduplication syndrome has a variable presentation and is characterized primarily by neurodevelopmental and physical phenotypes resulting from copy number variation at chromosome 16p13.11. Given its variability, there may be features that have not yet been reported. The goal of this study was to use a patient “self-phenotyping” survey to collect data directly from patients to further characterize the phenotypes of 16p13.11 microduplication syndrome. Objective This study aimed to (1) discover self-identified phenotypes in 16p13.11 microduplication syndrome that have been underrepresented in the scientific literature and (2) demonstrate that self-phenotyping tools are valuable sources of data for the medical and scientific communities. Methods As part of a large study to compare and evaluate patient self-phenotyping surveys, an online survey tool, Phenotypr, was developed for patients with rare disorders to self-report phenotypes. Participants with 16p13.11 microduplication syndrome were recruited through the Boston Children's Hospital 16p13.11 Registry. Either the caregiver, parent, or legal guardian of an affected child or the affected person (if aged 18 years or above) completed the survey. Results were securely transferred to a Research Electronic Data Capture database and aggregated for analysis. Results A total of 19 participants enrolled in the study. Notably, among the 19 participants, aggression and anxiety were mentioned by 3 (16%) and 4 (21%) participants, respectively, which is an increase over the numbers in previously published literature. Additionally, among the 19 participants, 3 (16%) had asthma and 2 (11%) had other immunological disorders, both of which have not been previously described in the syndrome. Conclusions Several phenotypes might be underrepresented in the previous 16p13.11 microduplication literature, and new possible phenotypes have been identified. Whenever possible, patients should continue to be referenced as a source of complete phenotyping data on their condition. Self-phenotyping may lead to a better understanding of the prevalence of phenotypes in genetic disorders and may identify previously unreported phenotypes.

scholarly journals revalence of musculoskeletal disorder and association with general health status in boroujen beekeepers 1397

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Sadegh Salehi Sadati ◽  
Hojat Allah Haghgoo ◽  
Zahra Mortazavi ◽  
Sahar Dehdar karsidani ◽  
Homa Naderifar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
General Health ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Low Back ◽  
General Health Status ◽  
The Past

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders are among the main occupational and work-related diseases with different impacts on general health status of employees. Present study was performed for assessment of association between general health and musculoskeletal disorders among beekeepers of Boroujen.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, beekeepers were selected by census, in 2017. Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire and general health questionnaire (GHQ28) were used to collect data. Then, the obtained data were analyzed using SPSS- software.Results: Mean of Ggeneral health score was (51.25±12.92) which was suspected to have disorders, and  somatic, depression, social and anxiety indices were 12.4± 3.62, 11.43± 4.08, 14.05± 2.63 and 12.55± 4.15, respectively. Also, the most frequent  musculoskeletal symptom, during the past 7 days, during the past 12 months, the deterrence of work in the past year was low back pain and knee pain. Although mean of general health score in beekeepers was poorer than normal. No significant correlations were found between general health and musculoskeletal disorder (p-value>0.05). Age, BMI, work experience were risk factor for musculoskeletal disorder.Conclusion: Findings of our study showed that beekeepers were suspected to have general health disorders and the most frequent musculoskeletal disorder was low back pain and knee pain.

scholarly journals Underrepresentation of Phenotypic Variability of 16p13.11 Microduplication Syndrome Assessed With an Online Self-Phenotyping Tool (Phenotypr): Cohort Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianqiao Li ◽  
Margaret A Hojlo ◽  
Sampath Chennuri ◽  
Nitin Gujral ◽  
Heather L Paterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Genetic Disorders ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Rare Disorders ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Affected Person ◽  
Number Variation ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Variable Presentation

BACKGROUND 16p13.11 microduplication syndrome has a variable presentation and is characterized primarily by neurodevelopmental and physical phenotypes resulting from copy number variation at chromosome 16p13.11. Given its variability, there may be features that have not yet been reported. The goal of this study was to use a patient “self-phenotyping” survey to collect data directly from patients to further characterize the phenotypes of 16p13.11 microduplication syndrome. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to (1) discover self-identified phenotypes in 16p13.11 microduplication syndrome that have been underrepresented in the scientific literature and (2) demonstrate that self-phenotyping tools are valuable sources of data for the medical and scientific communities. METHODS As part of a large study to compare and evaluate patient self-phenotyping surveys, an online survey tool, Phenotypr, was developed for patients with rare disorders to self-report phenotypes. Participants with 16p13.11 microduplication syndrome were recruited through the Boston Children's Hospital 16p13.11 Registry. Either the caregiver, parent, or legal guardian of an affected child or the affected person (if aged 18 years or above) completed the survey. Results were securely transferred to a Research Electronic Data Capture database and aggregated for analysis. RESULTS A total of 19 participants enrolled in the study. Notably, among the 19 participants, aggression and anxiety were mentioned by 3 (16%) and 4 (21%) participants, respectively, which is an increase over the numbers in previously published literature. Additionally, among the 19 participants, 3 (16%) had asthma and 2 (11%) had other immunological disorders, both of which have not been previously described in the syndrome. CONCLUSIONS Several phenotypes might be underrepresented in the previous 16p13.11 microduplication literature, and new possible phenotypes have been identified. Whenever possible, patients should continue to be referenced as a source of complete phenotyping data on their condition. Self-phenotyping may lead to a better understanding of the prevalence of phenotypes in genetic disorders and may identify previously unreported phenotypes.

scholarly journals PENGARUH REDESAIN KURSI GAZEBO FIK YANG ERGONOMIS TERHADAP MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Silvia Trias Putri ◽  
Solichin Solichin ◽  
Erianto Fanani
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
P Value ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Chair Design

Abstract: Based on preliminary survey of student in FIK UM who sitting in gazebo FIK chair, there are 72.7% student that not comfortable while sitting in gazebo FIK,  because of the buttock on the edge of the chair (63.6%), the chair is not high enough (45.5%), the chair has a long distance with the table (45.5%). Perceived symptoms such as upper back pain (39.4%), waist pain (36.4%), lower back pain (30.3%), and buttock pain (33.3%). It is because of the chair design is not appropriate with the user anthropometry. The purpose of the research is to know the effect of redesigning ergonomic gazebo FIK’s chair to musculoskeletal disorders of student in FIK UM. The research is a Pre Experimental with one group pretest and posttest design. The sample of this research is 49 people, who selected by using purposive sampling. Based on statistic test, it found that P Value 0.000 < 0.05 which is significant, it means that there is different of average value before and after redesign. The conclusion of the research is there is an effect of redesigning ergonomic gazebo FIK chair to musculoskeletal disorder of student in FIK UMKeywords: redesign, ergonomic, chair, musculoskeletal disorders.Abstrak: Berdasarkan survei pendahuluan pada mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan Universitas Negeri Malang (FIK UM) yang sedang duduk di gazebo FIK, sebanyak 72,7% mahasiswa mengeluh tidak nyaman saat duduk di gazebo FIK. Keluhan tersebut dikarenakan duduk dengan posisi pantat berada diujung kursi gazebo FIK (63,6%), kursi gazebo FIK kurang tinggi (45,5%), kursi gazebo FIK memiliki jarak yang terlalu jauh dengan meja (78,7%). Keluhan yang dirasakan antara lain sakit pada punggung (39,4%), sakit pada pinggang (36,4%), sakit pada bokong (30,3%), dan sakit pada pantat (33,3%). Keluhan-keluhan tersebut disebabkan desain kursi yang tidak sesuai dengan antropometri pengguna. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh redesain kursi gazebo FIK yang ergonomis terhadap musculoskeletal disorders pada mahasiswa FIK UM. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Pre Eksperimental dengan rancangan penelitian one group pre test and post test design. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 49 orang, yang dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik  purposive sampling. Hasil analisis perbedaan keluhan muskuloskeletal sebelum dan sesudah redesain dengan menggunakan uji wilcoxon diperoleh p value  0,000 < 0,05 yang bermakna signifikan, artinya ada perbedaan nilai rata-rata sebelum dan sesudah redesain kursi gazebo FIK. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah ada pengaruh redesain kursi gazebo FIK terhadap musculoskeletal disorders pada mahasiswa FIK UM.Kata kunci: redesain, kursi, ergonomi, gangguan muskuloskeletal.

Frequency of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Patients: Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2345-2346
Author(s):  
Abdul Mateen ◽  
Alishba Mustansar ◽  
Sajjid Mahmood ◽  
Waqas Latif ◽  
Talha Laique
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Back

Background: Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (non-CF BE) is a common chronic lung disease thus causing high morbidity among adults. Aim: To investigate the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis among patients. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Methodology: Patients having non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis were included in present study through non-probability, convenient sampling technique. Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ) was used to study prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders. Patients of both sexes having age (18-40 yrs) were included. Patients having any disease like cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, active neurological disorder, mental disorders and significant scoliosis or kyphosis were excluded. Data analyzed by SPSS 25.0v. Results: There are 37(24.3%) male and 115(75.7%) females in the present study. Almost 38.8% patients changed their profession while 88.2% were prevented from working due to musculoskeletal disorder during last 1 year. Around 83.6% patients had pain in lower back with knee pain, 27.6% had ankle pain, 34.2% had hip pain, while 57.2% had upper back pain during last 1 year. Conclusion: This study concluded that non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients had a high frequency of reported musculoskeletal disorders like 83.6% have lower back pain with knee pain. Thus frequency was high for low back pain as musculoskeletal disorder among enrolled subjects. Keywords: Frequency, Musculoskeletal Disorders and Bronchiectasis.

Low Back Pain in Commercial Airline Pilots

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (12) ◽  
pp. 940-947
Author(s):  
Matthias Albermann ◽  
Maria Lehmann ◽  
Christian Eiche ◽  
Joachim Schmidt ◽  
Johannes Prottengeier
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
German Population ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Airline Pilots ◽  
Acute Low Back Pain ◽  
Commercial Airline ◽  
Negative Effect

BACKGROUND: In their working life, airline pilots are exposed to particular risk factors that promote nonspecific low back pain (LBP). Because of the varying incidence internationally, we evaluated the point prevalences of acute, subacute, and chronic nonspecific LBP, as well as the current prevalences in German airline pilots. Furthermore, we compared the prevalence to the general German population and to European counterparts.METHODS: An anonymous online survey of 698 participating German airline pilots was evaluated. The impairment between groups was analyzed. Prevalences from our data were compared to existing data.RESULTS: The following point prevalences were found: 8.2% acute, 2.4% subacute, 82.7% chronic LBP; 74.1% of all individuals were suffering from current LBP when answered the questionnaire. A total time spent flying greater than 600 h within the last 12 mo was significantly related to acute nonspecific LBP. Individuals with any type of LBP were significantly impaired compared to those unaffected. It was found that German airline pilots suffer more often from current LBP than the general population and have a higher point prevalence of total LBP than their European counterparts.CONCLUSIONS: The evaluation showed a surprisingly high, previously unidentified, prevalence of nonspecific LBP in German airline pilots. Why German airline pilots suffer more often from LBP remains uncertain. The number of flying hours appears to have a negative effect on developing acute low back pain, but causation cannot be concluded. Other risk factors could not be confirmed.Albermann M, Lehmann M, Eiche C, Schmidt J, Prottengeier J. Low back pain in commercial airline pilots. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2020; 91(12):940947.

Examining User Perception and Usage of Voice Search

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Ning Sa ◽  
Xiaojun (Jenny) Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Search Behavior ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
User Perception ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Search Systems

AbstractWith the development of mobile technologies, voice search is becoming increasingly important in our daily lives. By investigating the general usage of voice search and user perception about voice search systems, this research aims to understand users’ voice search behavior. We are particularly interested in how users perform voice search, their topics of interest, and their preference toward voice search. We elicit users’ opinions by asking them to fill out an online survey. Results indicated that participants liked voice search because it was convenient. However, voice search was used much less frequently than keyboard search. The success rate of voice search was low, and the participants usually gave up voice search or switched to keyboard search. They tended to perform voice search when they were driving or walking. Moreover, the participants mainly used voice search for simple tasks on mobile devices. The main reasons why participants disliked voice search are attributed to the system mistakes and the fact that they were unable to modify the queries.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document