Patterns of musculoskeletal disorders in health care providers and their association with ergonomic risks

Zaheer, Sidra; Amir, Quratulain; Waseem, Hira Fatima; Riaz, Komal; Zehra, Nirmal; Shakil, Shagufta; Shoaib, Masooma

doi:10.1080/10803548.2022.2154483

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“…Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are also affecting several professionals including nurses, surgeons, dentists, IT workers, bankers, musicians, etc. (2,3). They pose a substantial and considerable burden on society and the healthcare system (4).…”

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Role of Telephysical Therapy in Quality of Life and Satisfaction Among Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Arwa,

Chaikumarn

2024

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Background: The efficacy of telephysical therapy has been tailored in several previous researches. However, its role in improving the quality of life and satisfaction of musculoskeletal disorder patients is ambiguous. The study aimed to determine the role of telephysical therapy in quality of life and satisfaction among patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Method: A pre-post study was conducted recruiting 327 musculoskeletal disorder patients through the platform of MARHAM. The participants were requested to fill telehealth usability questionnaire (TUQ) and the European quality of life-5-dimension questionnaire (EQ-5D) before the start of tele sessions and at the end via email and WhatsApp. All the participants answered 10 open-ended questions related to their experience and perception of telephysical therapy at the end of the intervention. The participant was excluded if he/she had any cognitive impairment, any serious medical/psychological comorbidity, or was unable to commit to the study protocol. Results: The majority of the participants belonged to Lahore with a mean age of 41.80 (+14.84). Paired sample t-tests showed significant differences between pre and post-values of TUQ and EQ-5D scores. Overall health score was also improved after tele sessions. Multiple regression analysis showed 35.4% of variance in satisfaction and 35% in quality of life. Age, gender, and number of sessions were the most influencing independent variables. 85.33% of participants were highly satisfied and 83% had excellent experience. They suggested in-person initial assessment and follow-up sessions. Conclusion: Telephysical therapy had a positive role in improving the quality of life and satisfaction among patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

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Role of Telephysical Therapy in Quality of Life and Satisfaction Among Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders.

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Chaikumarn

2024

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“…4 Research has indicated that commonly affected body parts due to MSDs include the lower back, neck, shoulder, forearm, and hand. 9,10 MSDs exert various health and socio-economic impacts on communities. 11,12 Given that MSDs and other non-communicable diseases share many risk factors, between one-third and half of MSD patients also suffer from other multimorbid conditions, heightening their risk of depression and other chronic illnesses.…”

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Prevalence, Patterns, and Associated Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders Among the Healthcare Workers of Northern Saudi Arabia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Alruwaili,

Thirunavukkarasu,

Alanazi

et al. 2023

JPR

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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have emerged as a pressing concern among healthcare workers (HCWs), gaining significant attention, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study evaluated the prevalence, pattern, and associated factors for MSDs among HCWs in northern Saudi Arabia. Participants and Methods: Employing a cross-sectional study design, the standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to collect data from participants. Systematic sampling method was employed to select 384 HCWs from diverse healthcare settings. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with MSDs. Results: Among the participants, 72.4% reported one or more NMQ-listed MSDs. The most commonly affected body regions were the neck, shoulder, and lower back. MSDs showed significant associations with physical activity (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]= 0.72, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.53-0.93, p = 0.024), obesity status (AOR = 3.08, 95% CI = 1.56-4.71, p = 0.003), and ergonomic training (AOR = 0.38, 95% CI = 0.23-0.55, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Implementing preplacement and periodic ergonomic training for HCWs is recommended. This proactive measure holds the potential to alleviate MSD-related discomfort, reduce sickness absenteeism, and enhance overall productivity. Future longitudinal studies across different regions of Saudi Arabia are essential to establish causal links between risk factors and MSDs.

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Patterns of musculoskeletal disorders in health care providers and their association with ergonomic risks

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References 26 publications

Role of Telephysical Therapy in Quality of Life and Satisfaction Among Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Role of Telephysical Therapy in Quality of Life and Satisfaction Among Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Prevalence, Patterns, and Associated Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders Among the Healthcare Workers of Northern Saudi Arabia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

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