Musculoskeletal symptoms and their associated risk factors among Saudi office workers: a cross-sectional study

AlOmar, Reem S; AlShamlan, Nouf A; Alawashiz, Saad; Badawood, Yaser; Ghwoidi, Badr A; Abugad, Hassan

doi:10.1186/s12891-021-04652-4

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“…The study found that years of experience had a significant impact on the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms; the musculoskeletal symptoms increased in radiologists with more years of experience. This finding is consistent with the findings of Alomar et al, who reported that MSS were positively correlated with years of experience [ 33 ]. In addition, as work experience increases, chronic MSS may lead to cumulative tension in muscles and tendons, decreasing blood supply to the corresponding areas.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Saudi radiologists: a cross-sectional multi-centre study

Alelyani

Gameraddin

Khushayl

et al. 2023

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Background Musculoskeletal disorders are common health problems worldwide. Several factors cause these symptoms, including ergonomics and other individual considerations. Computer users are prone to repetitive strain injuries that increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS). Radiologists are susceptible to developing MSS because they work long hours analysing medical images on computers in an increasingly digitalised field. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of MSS among Saudi radiologists and the associated risk factors. Methods This study was a cross-sectional, non-interventional, self-administered online survey. The study was conducted on 814 Saudi radiologists from various regions in Saudi Arabia. The study's outcome was the presence of MSS in any body region that limited participation in routine activities over the previous 12 months. The results were descriptively examined using binary logistic regression analysis to estimate the odds ratio (OR) of participants who had disabling MSS in the previous 12 months. All university, public, and private radiologists received an online survey containing questions about work surroundings, workload (e.g., spent at a computer workstation), and demographic characteristics. Results The prevalence of MSS among the radiologists was 87.7%. Most of the participants (82%) were younger than 40 years of age. Radiography and computed tomography were the most common imaging modalities that caused MSS (53.4% and 26.8%, respectively). The most common symptoms were neck pain (59.3%) and lower back pain (57.1%). After adjustment, age, years of experience, and part-time employment were significantly associated with increased MSS (OR = .219, 95% CI = .057–.836; OR = .235, 95% CI = 087–.634; and OR = 2.673, 95% CI = 1.434–4.981, respectively). Women were more likely to report MSS than males (OR = 2.12, 95% CI = 1.327–3.377). Conclusions MSS are common among Saudi radiologists, with neck pain and lower back pain being the most frequently reported symptoms. Gender, age, years of experience, type of imaging modality, and employment status were the most common associated risk factors for developing MSS. These findings are vital for the development of interventional plans to reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in clinical radiologists.

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confidence: 93%

Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Saudi radiologists: a cross-sectional multi-centre study

Alelyani

Gameraddin

Khushayl

et al. 2023

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…We found that years of experience had a signi cant impact on the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms; the musculoskeletal symptoms increased in radiologists with more years of experience. This nding is consistent with the ndings of Alomar et al, who reported that MSS were positively correlated with years of experience [29]. In addition, as work experience increases, chronic musculoskeletal symptoms may lead to cumulative tension in muscles and tendons, decreasing blood supply to the corresponding areas.…”

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confidence: 91%

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Saudi Radiologists: A Cross-Sectional Multi-Centre Study

Alelyani

Gameraddin

Alkhushayl

et al. 2023

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Background Musculoskeletal disorders are common health problems worldwide. Several factors cause these symptoms, including ergonomics and other individual considerations. Computer users are prone to repetitive strain injuries that increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS). Radiologists are susceptible to developing MSS because they work long hours analysing medical images on computers in an increasingly digitalised field. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of MSS among Saudi radiologists and the associated risk factors. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on November 12, 2021, on 814 Saudi radiologists from various regions in Saudi Arabia. It comprised a Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire examination of MSS. The study's primary outcome was the presence of musculoskeletal complaints in any body region that limited participation in routine activities over the previous 12 months. The results were descriptively examined using binary logistic regression analysis to estimate the odds ratio of participants who had disabling musculoskeletal complaints in the previous 12 months. All university, public, and private radiologists received an online survey containing questions about work surroundings, workload (e.g., spent at a computer workstation), and demographic characteristics. Results The prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among the radiologists was 87.7%. Most of the participants (82%) were younger than 40 years of age. Radiography and computed tomography were the most common imaging modalities that caused MSS (53.4% and 26.8%, respectively). The most common symptoms were neck pain (59.3%) and lower back pain (57.1%). After adjustment, age, years of experience, and part-time employment were significantly associated with increased MSS (OR = .219, 95% CI = .057–.836; OR = .235, 95% CI = 087–.634; and OR = 2.673, 95% CI = 1.434–4.981, respectively). Females were more likely to report MSS than males (OR = 2.12, 95% CI = 1.327–3.377). Conclusions MSS are common among Saudi radiologists, with neck pain and lower back pain being the most frequently reported symptoms. Gender, age, years of experience, type of imaging modality, and employment status were the most common associated risk factors for developing MSS. These findings are vital for the development of interventional plans to reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in clinical radiologists.

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“…Helmina, Diani and Hafifah (2019) revealed that nurses aged > 35 years experienced more severe complaints of MSDs, and the statistical analysis results showed that there is a relationship between age and the condition. Similar results were obtained in a study on office workers at universities in Saudi Arabia, where people >38 years had disabilities associated with the disorders (AlOmar et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 86%

“…Aulia, Ginanjar and Fathimah (2019) stated that there is a significant relationship between exercise habits and MSDs, where people with low habits are 3.4 times more at risk of MSDs. Physical exercise in the workplace as well as the provision of ergonomic facilities is an effective combined action in occupational health and safety to prevent musculoskeletal symptoms (AlOmar et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A poor work environment, as well as the inability to adapt to these conditions, can lead to work-related stress. Enhancement of stress can increase the relationship between physical workload and musculoskeletal symptoms (AlOmar et al, 2021). It can also cause the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine, which leads to abnormal changes in heart rate and systolic blood pressure, thereby affecting muscle activity (Li et al, 2021).…”

Section: Psychosocialmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Office Workers

Aulianingrum

Hendra²

2022

IJOSH

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Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a collection of symptoms in the human skeletal and muscular systems, which are characterized by discomfort or pain. The International Labor Organization (ILO) stated that MSDs are the most common health problem among office workers in 27 countries under the European Union. Therefore, this study aims to determine the risk factors for MSDs among office workers. Method: This study used the literature review method by accessing an online database using different keywords, namely risk factors, musculoskeletal disorders, and office workers. Subsequently, 939, 1,421, and 243 articles were obtained from Google Scholar, ProQuest, and PubMed.Gov, respectively, with a total of 2,603. The inclusion criteria include papers published between 2011 and 2021, relevant titles and abstracts, primary study with a cross-sectional design, as well as full-text availability. Incomplete articles that are irrelevant to the topic were then excluded, after which a total of eight were selected for analysis. Result: Based on selected articles known that the risk factors for MSDs include age, gender, knowledge of ergonomics, work posture, work facilities, duration of work, physical activity, and psychosocial factors in the workplace. Conclusion: The significant risk factors for MSDs include increasing age, female gender, increased work duration, poor knowledge of ergonomics, wrong work posture, non-ergonomic support facilities, lack of physical activity, as well as poor psychosocial conditions in the workplace.

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Musculoskeletal symptoms and their associated risk factors among Saudi office workers: a cross-sectional study

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Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Saudi radiologists: a cross-sectional multi-centre study

Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Saudi radiologists: a cross-sectional multi-centre study

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Saudi Radiologists: A Cross-Sectional Multi-Centre Study

Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Office Workers

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