Prevalence of musculoskeletal problems in laboratory technicians

López-González, María Jesús; González, Silvia A.; González-Menéndez, Eva

doi:10.1080/10803548.2019.1646531

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“…Musculoskeletal problems as the most prevalent problems in our study were present in 87% of the participants, and 63% of them experienced at least one episode of musculoskeletal pain within the last four weeks. This finding is comparable to the prevalence of various musculoskeletal problems among the general population and other professions, ranging from 25% to 93% (25)(26)(27)(28). There was no difference between the genders, but surprisingly, the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders was significantly higher in the younger age groups (P=0.004).…”

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Work-related Hazards Among Pathologists and Residents of Pathology: Results of a Cross-sectional Study in Iran

2021

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Scan to discover onlineBackground & Objective: Pathologists as medical professionals involved in the diagnosis and planning of therapies in many diseases are exposed to occupational hazards in workplaces. Hence, we aimed to determine the occupational health problems among Iranian pathologists in this cross-sectional study. Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted among the Iranian pathologists. The data required for this study was collected through a self-reported questionnaire containing 48 questions about major occupational health problems, including musculoskeletal problems, visual disorders, workplace characteristics, health behavior, and other medical conditions.Results: Among the study participants (N=350), 87.4% presented with musculoskeletal disorders in the past year, with the neck as the most common location of pain (71%). Musculoskeletal pain was significantly higher in those working with the computer for more than 5 hours per day (P=0.007). Furthermore, 273 (78%) participants reported visual refractive errors, and myopia was the most common error (53%). Acute injuries were reported in 263 (75%) participants, and the cutting injury had the highest frequency (56.6%). Depression was reported in 54 (15.4%) of the participants, followed by burnout (10.3%) and hypertension (4%). Intolerance reactions to formalin were reported by 222 (63.6%) and were significantly more frequent among the residents (P<0.001). The residents were more prone to musculoskeletal pain (P=0.002) and injury (P=0.026). Conclusion:We observed a noticeable prevalence of health risks, including musculoskeletal problems, visual disturbances, injuries, and ergonomic problems among the Iranian pathologists. Solving these problems demands thorough prevention and personal protection, as well as educational programs with more attention toward optimization of ergonomics in the workplace and awareness about chemical and biological hazards.

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Work-related Hazards Among Pathologists and Residents of Pathology: Results of a Cross-sectional Study in Iran

2021

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“…The discomfort prevalence of UEMSDs was generally highest for the shoulder (e.g., 60.2%) [ 8 ], followed by the wrist and then the elbow in different studies [ 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 ]. In this study, however, frequencies of exposure to non-neutral postures were highest for the distal UE (e.g., 73% for the wrist/forearm), followed by the shoulder/arm and the elbow.…”

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“…With respect to MSDs in laboratory work, an incidence rate of 42.0 per 10,000 full-time workers for repetitive trauma disorders (RTDs) in medical and dental laboratories was reported to be about twice higher than the average rate (i.e., 23.8) in the US private industry in 2001 [ 5 ]. The prevalence of UEMSDs was documented for laboratory workers by numerous studies: the musculoskeletal discomfort prevalence was generally highest for the shoulder than for the wrist and the lowest for the elbow [ 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 ]. Pathologists [ 8 ] were shown to have more shoulder problems than pipette users [ 3 ].…”

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Biomechanical Exposure to Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Factors in Hospital Laboratories

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Punnett

2022

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Exposure to ergonomic risk factors has been reported for laboratory workers over decades. However, these exposures are not well characterized with respect to the type of laboratory or work organization. This study compared biomechanical exposure to upper extremity (UE) postures and hand activity levels (HALs) in general hospital laboratories by job, work, and laboratory type. The study used observational data gathered using a revised version of the Posture, Activity, Tools, and Handling (PATH) method, generating frequencies of categorized exposures. Eighteen workers were observed in 11 job titles (seven laboratories) in a single hospital by two investigators over a 7 month period. A taxonomy was constructed to categorize the extent to which the laboratory operations were automated. Overall, there were markedly high exposures to postural strain for the distal UE, especially wrist/forearm deviation (73% of observations), gross grasp (71%), and pinch grip (49%). For the HAL categories, 61% of the observations were in the moderate range (3.3–<6.7). Shoulders and elbows tended to remain in the neutral postural range. Posture frequencies were similar among the job categories studied and laboratory types. HAL was higher when the hand was in a pinch grip. Manual operations represented a higher proportion of work time than semi-automated or automated operations. Biomechanical exposure can be documented more extensively and diversely when using the revised PATH approach along with the taxonomy, with respect to exposure variables, such as the type of job, work, or organization in the industry including the hospital laboratories.

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“…Resumen del artículo (1) Objetivo: analizar la prevalencia de síntomas musculoesqueléticos de origen laboral en los técnicos de laboratorio y su relación con los factores personales y organizacionales, así como con la falta de formación específica en riesgos ergonómicos.…”

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“…¿Cuál es la procedencia, especialización y áreas de trabajo de los autores del artículo? (1) ¿Qué características le parecen más destacables de este grupo de trabajo?…”

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Trastornos musculoesqueléticos en los técnicos de laboratorio

González

2020

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Prevalence of musculoskeletal problems in laboratory technicians

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Work-related Hazards Among Pathologists and Residents of Pathology: Results of a Cross-sectional Study in Iran

Work-related Hazards Among Pathologists and Residents of Pathology: Results of a Cross-sectional Study in Iran

Biomechanical Exposure to Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Factors in Hospital Laboratories

Trastornos musculoesqueléticos en los técnicos de laboratorio

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