Prolonged Standing in the OR: A Dutch Research Study

Meijsen, Paul; Knibbe, Hanneke J.J.

doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2007.08.007

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“…Musculoskeletal symptoms associated factors a) Perceived physical demands Statistical analysis of the data, similar to the other studies findings [28][29][30][31] , showed that perceived physical demands i.e., pulling/pushing heavy objects, moving/lifting/lowering heavy loads, repetitive motions with hands/wrists and bent or twisted posture of the trunk, were significantly associated with musculoskeletal symptoms in different body regions. In accordance with Addington's results 28) , there was no relationship between lifting or lowering and low back problem, while bending and twisting at the waist had association.…”

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Perceived Demands and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Operating Room Nurses of Shiraz City Hospitals

Movahed²,

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Perceived Demands and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Operating Room Nurses of Shiraz City Hospitals

Movahed²,

et al. 2010

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“…Long standing for more than four hours was reported in more than 45% of the current studied sample (Table 4), which oppose the ergonomic guidelines for standing that should not exceed one hour of incessant standing and four hours in total per day (Meijsen and Knibbe, 2007).…”

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Work- Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Nurse Staff in Ismailia, Egypt

2018

Egypt. J. Occup. Med.

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Introduction: Nursing career is considered one of the most physically laborious professions which are associated with high prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Although the latter is of major concern worldwide; limited epidemiological studies on WMSDs among nurses for referencing in Egypt. Aim of work:1) Assessing the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal symptoms (MSSs) among nurses in Suez Canal University Hospital and Ismailia General Hospital, 2) determining the associations between personal and occupational characteristics, physical risk factors with MSSs of back, neck, knee, wrist and shoulder and, 3) determining the relationship between presence of musculoskeletal symptoms and its sequel. Materials and methods: A cross sectional study is implemented on 135 female nurses with full history taking including medical and occupational histories. A modified form of Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ) and medical history checklist for symptoms of WMSDs from Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety is used for detection and assessment of musculoskeletal symptoms. Results: About 113(83.7%) of the participants reported musculoskeletal symptoms: 91.4% in inpatient and ICU and 77.90% in outpatient. The most prevalent site was lower back (79.3%, 58.4%) in inpatient, ICU and outpatients respectively, working in awkward positions and presence of work related symptoms with (OR:22.259, CI:4.58-108.10) (p<0.05), concentration for long periods(OR:0.25, CI:0.07-0.95) (p<0.05) presence of work shifts(OR:0.1.25, CI:1.14-1.38) (p<0.05) are the most perceived predictors for MSSs. Conclusion: A high frequency of Egyptian nurses reported WMSDs at some body sites; with the low back being the most injured site. Nurses in inpatients and ICU departments were more affected than outpatients. Working in awkward positions for long periods, presence of working shifts and concentration for long periods were the most perceived job risk factors.

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“…Degenerative changes of the meniscus reduce its ability to distribute weight-bearing forces 26) . Prolonged standing leads to continuous concentrated compression on small, load-bearing regions of the knee cartilage, which may result in local disruptions to the blood supply as well as wear and tear on the cartilage 27) . Thus, one interpretation of the present findings could be that the adverse effect of standing or walking on the knee cartilage is more pronounced with the degeneration of the meniscus.…”

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“…Sustained muscle activity has been previously reported as a risk factor for developing musculoskeletal symptoms 8) . Also, standing and walking for long periods of time leads to continuous load-bearing of the joints of the lower extremity, which may result in joint injury 27) . Thus, it is plausible that a long work-day or continuously working without a day-off may lead to an accumulation of musculoskeletal overload and/or insufficient time for the natural healing process of an injured structure, resulting in the development of musculoskeletal disorders 33) .…”

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Biopsychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Symptoms of the Lower Extremities of Saleswomen in Department Stores in Thailand

Pensri

Janwantanakul

Chaikumarn

2010

Journal of Occupational Health

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A b s t r a c t : B i o p s y c h o s o c i a l F a c t o r s a n d Musculoskeletal Symptoms of the Lower Extremities of Saleswomen in Department Storesin Thailand: Praneet PENSRI, et al. Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand-Objectives: To identify individual, work-related physical and psychosocial factors associated with the self-reported prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in the hip, knee and ankle/foot of saleswomen in department stores in Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in which 1,310 saleswomen in 18 department stores received a self-administered q u e s t i o n n a i r e . R e t u r n s w e r e 1 , 2 0 0 ( 9 2 % ) questionnaires, and after screening for exclusion criteria, 1,189 saleswomen were found to be eligible for the study. Results: Having a child, number of working hours per day, frequency of body twisting during work and self-rated perception of light intensity in the workplace were each significantly associated with the prevalence of experiencing hip symptoms. Significant associations were found between age, number of hours per day required to stand or walk and self-rated perception of temperature in the workplace, and the prevalence of experiencing knee symptoms. The number of working hours per day and working days per week as well as frequency of working in static postures and rest breaks during work were each significantly related to the prevalence of experiencing ankle/foot symptoms. Conclusions: Among saleswomen, various individual and work-related physical factors were identified as risks and preventive factors for musculoskeletal symptoms in the lower extremities. Further research should focus on these modifiable factors in order to develop effective strategies for reducing the occurrence of such In Thailand, a large number of salespersons are employed by department stores, of which there are many in large cities, especially in Bangkok. The main responsibility of a salesperson is to service clients by providing information and recommendations about goods, finding items requested by clients and proceeding with the purchase. Their job also involves ensuring that there is no shortage of goods on display and that the display of goods is well organized at any given time. They are often designated to oversee a small and particular shopping area in a department store. Because working as a salesperson in a department store requires no specific skill, most salespersons graduate below the Bachelor degree level. Salespersons usually receive low to moderate incomes, depending on the number of working hours and their sales performance. A significantly greater number of saleswomen work in department stores compared to their male counterparts, and similar statistics have been reported for department stores in other countries 1,2) . Salespersons' work conditions usually receive minimal attention with there being no specific measures or policies for preventing work-related injuries in place in Thailand.A recent su...

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Prolonged Standing in the OR: A Dutch Research Study

Cited by 37 publications

References 6 publications

Perceived Demands and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Operating Room Nurses of Shiraz City Hospitals

Perceived Demands and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Operating Room Nurses of Shiraz City Hospitals

Work- Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Nurse Staff in Ismailia, Egypt

Biopsychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Symptoms of the Lower Extremities of Saleswomen in Department Stores in Thailand

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