Physical and psychosocial risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in New Zealand nurses, postal workers and office workers

Harcombe, Helen; McBride, David; Derrett, Sarah; Gray, Andrew

doi:10.1136/ip.2009.021766

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“…This study finding is also supported by Sheikhzadeh's study on work related musculoskeletal disorder [12]. Walker et al [13] conducted a study in 2000 which showed that low back pain is the most common back pain with a point prevalence of 12-33% and the life time prevalence estimated to be 11 to 84% and the annul prevalence of LBP was 22-65% respectively [13].…”

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Frequency of Common Clinical Condition among Client Presented at Habib Physiotherapy Complex

Rahman¹

2018

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Background: Physiotherapy is multi-dimensional and can treat a vast variety of conditions, ranging from musculoskeletal aches, arthritis, joints problems, paraplegia, hemiplegic, sports injuries and frozen shoulder etc. Apart from culture competency and core medical knowledge a physiotherapist must be competent enough in all physiotherapist medical conditions where physical therapy plays a vital role. This study aims to identify the frequency of common clinical conditions among client presented at Habib Physiotherapy Complex (HPC), Hayatabad during 2010. Methodology:This was a descriptive study; the data were retrieved from record register of HPC (Indoor and Outdoor patients) recording their presenting complaints and known diagnoses. Data was collected on a structure grid. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 15 and presented in term of frequency and percentages.Result: The majority of clients (1280 (29%)) were suffering from low back pain. The second common condition 891(20%) was osteoarthritis of the knee joint and cerebrovascular accidents 824(18.4%), while cervical pain accounted for 734(16.4%). The rest of clinical conditions included; frozen shoulder, pelvic inflammation, cerebral palsy, polio effected and paraplegia. Conclusion:The Study reveals the occurrence of Osteoarthritis (Low Back, Cervical Pain, and Knee Joints Pain) were the most common condition which deteriorated the performance of common individuals in our society. Volume 2 -Issue -3 live births [10]. Habib Physiotherapy Complex was the first ever rehabilitation complex in the locality and therefore the need for study was determined. MethodologyA cross-sectional study was conducted on patient of Habib Physiotherapy Complex (HPC) Hayatabad Peshawar. The data were retrieved from record register of HPC (Indoor and Outdoor Patients) recording their presenting complaints and known diagnoses. Data was collected on a structure grid. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 15 and presented in term of frequency and percentages. Ethical approval was taken from the Institute.

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Frequency of Common Clinical Condition among Client Presented at Habib Physiotherapy Complex

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2018

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“…In a number of studies therefore, investigators have studied 'neck and/or shoulder' disorders, even though there may be important differences in risk factors for pain in the neck region as opposed to those for the shoulder [39]. Neck pain is a very common symptom, with an estimated annual cumulative incidence of 17.9% [40] and a lifetime prevalence of 71% [41].…”

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Shoulder disorders and occupation

Linaker

Walker‐Bone

2015

Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology

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Shoulder pain is very common and causes substantial morbidity. Standardised classification systems based upon presumed patho-anatomical origins have proved poorly reproducible and hampered epidemiological research. Despite this, there is evidence that exposure to combinations of physical workplace strains such as overhead working, heavy lifting and forceful work as well as working in an awkward posture increase the risk of shoulder disorders. Psychosocial risk factors are also associated. There is currently little evidence to suggest that either primary prevention or treatment strategies in the workplace are very effective and more research is required, particularly around the cost-effectiveness of different strategies. KeywordsShoulder pain; impingement syndrome; frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis); rotator cuff Introduction and ScopeAccording to population surveys, shoulder pain affects 18-26% of adults at any point in time [1][2][3][4], making it one of the most common regional pain syndromes. Symptoms can be persistent and disabling in terms of an individual's ability to carry out daily activities both at home and in the workplace [5,6]. There are also substantial economic costs involved, with increased demands on health care, impaired work performance, substantial sickness absence, and early retirement or job loss [7][8][9][10].The shoulder has evolved to withstand heavy physical demands and to do so over an unusually wide range of motion. To achieve this, it is not a simple 'ball and socket' joint but rather a complex composed of four articulations and a supporting arrangement of bones, muscles and ligaments within and outside of the joint capsule. However, its complexity and the nature of the demands on it make it susceptible to a range of articular and peri-articular

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“…About 30 % of all LBDs are work-related (8), including psychosocial factors such as job strain (9)(10)(11)(12)(13).…”

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Effects of Psychosocial Strain on Back Symptoms in Tehran General Hospital Nursing Personnel

Golabadi

Attarchi

Raeisi

et al. 2013

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology

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Nursing is a stressful and highly demanding job. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between psychosocial job strain and the prevalence of back symptoms in nursing personnel using the demand-control model. In a cross-sectional study, 545 nursing professionals answered to a self-administered questionnaire on demography, job content, and lower and upper back symptoms (LBS and UBS, respectively). Based on their answers, the participants were grouped as follows: low strain, high strain, active job, and passive job. The groups were compared in regard to the prevalence of LBS and UBS (totalling 58.5 % and 47.9 %, respectively) over the past 12 months. We found no association between job control and back symptoms, but participants with high psychosocial job demands showed greater risk of LBS (OR=1.57 and p=0.014) and UBS (OR=1.73 and p=0.005) than those with low job demands. LBS in the low strain, high strain, and active job groups was more prevalent than in the passive group (OR=1.64, OR=2. 49 and OR=1.90, respectively; p≤0.05). In addition, the high strain group showed greater prevalence of UBS than the passive group (OR=1.82 and p=0.019). Our study suggests that psychosocial job strain, high psychosocial demands in particular, may be associated with greater prevalence of back symptoms in nursing personnel. Our fi ndings may help to design preventive measures that would lower the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in this profession. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol 2013;64:505-512 Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most common complaints among factory workers (1, 2). The United States and Canada spend 3.1 % and 4.2 %, respectively for indirect costs of MSDs. Annually, billions of dollars are spent on diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to MSDs (3, 4). According to Caruso and Waters (5), musculoskeletal disorders are also a major cause of morbidity among healthcare workers. Trinkoff et al. (6) suggest that MSDs may be associated with increased nurse turnover. Owen (7) showed that 20 % of nurses had changed their jobs at least once because of an MSD. KEY WORDS: lower back pain, musculoskeletal system, nurses, stress, upper back pain Golabadi M, et al. PSYCHOSOCIAL STRAIN AND BACK SYMPTOMS IN NURSESWith a prevalence of 30 % to 60 %, low back disorders (LBD) are the most frequent MSDs among nurses (6). About 30 % of all LBDs are work-related (8), including psychosocial factors such as job strain (9-13).In his demand-control model, Karasek (14) defi nes job strain as a combination of high psychological job demands and low job control at work. This model has extensively been used to assess psychosocial job hazard in investigations of various work-related health outcomes. The underlying principle is that workrelated stress, measured by levels of job demands and Unauthenticated Download Date | 5/11/18 12:12 PM

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Physical and psychosocial risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in New Zealand nurses, postal workers and office workers

Cited by 96 publications

References 31 publications

Frequency of Common Clinical Condition among Client Presented at Habib Physiotherapy Complex

Frequency of Common Clinical Condition among Client Presented at Habib Physiotherapy Complex

Shoulder disorders and occupation

Effects of Psychosocial Strain on Back Symptoms in Tehran General Hospital Nursing Personnel

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