Differences in setting and treatment preferences between experts concerning optimal treatment cannot be resolved on the basis of available evidence. Further data are required that allow to decide which type of rehabilitation is best suited for a given patient.
Objective: To determine the incidence of cervicobrachial order discomforts in Elementary Public School teachers from 1st to 4th years in the city of Pato Branco -PR. Methods: Cross-sectional study made with 160 public school teachers from 1st to 4th years in the city of Pato Branco -PR. Data collection was made from a structured questionnaire, and a physical examination with manual palpation and orthopedic tests. Results: The obtained data showed the presence of pain in the trapezius muscle region, on the left side, in 52.5%; and, on the right side, in 50.6%. The analysis also showed that there is a strong relationship between the cervicobrachial problems presented and the labor activity. The final evaluation of this study demonstrates the great need of primary care for these workers, that is, carrying out activities to prevent musculoskeletal diseases developed through work, either to preserve the individuals' physical integrity or the quality of education. Conclusions: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was high among teachers. There is evidence that the prevalence was connected to job demands.
Physician characteristics influenced setting preferences. Preferences for type of treatment and ADL-prognosis depended on patients' variables only. Expected effects of rehabilitation were independent on rehabilitation setting and kinds of treatment.
Although the knowledge of rehabilitation requirements is adequate in general, its large ranges reflect the necessity for further analysis. The opinions of the surveyed specialists reflect their respective professional setting. Advantages and disadvantages of the German system require further investigation.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.