Work related musculoskeletal disorders among surgeons working in a tertiary care hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal

Vaidya, Abhinav; Sainju, Nayan Kamal; Joshi, Sunil Kumar

doi:10.3126/ijosh.v5i2.17948

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“…There are wide number of studies worldwide to evaluate the musculoskeletal disorders in different work sectors including canteen or kitchen workers. There has been several studies among the hospital staffs including doctors, nurses, cleaning staff and University canteen workers 10,17 but in Nepal, only few studies have been conducted to analyze the musculoskeletal disorders in various sector workers especially health care workers like in surgeons 21 , dentists 22 , young workers in the brick kilns 23 but there is no study on prevalence and risk factors associated with WMSDs among kitchen workers in Nepal. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among canteen staffs of Kathmandu University and also to find the association between risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders.…”

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Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among canteen staff of Kathmandu University

Shakya

Shrestha

2018

J. Kathmandu Med. Coll.

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Background: Work related musculoskeletal disorders are common complaint at workplace and is a leading cause of illness. A kitchen worker’s work consists of continuous long standing hours, awkward positions, lifting heavy loads and repetitive activities. The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is related to demographic factors, occupational, psychosocial factors and ergonomic risk factors at workplace. Canteen staffs are considered to be at higher risk of having musculoskeletal disorders. Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among the canteen staffs of Kathmandu University and to find association between risk factor and musculoskeletal disorders among the canteen staffs. Methodology: We carried out a cross-sectional descriptive study interviewing 40 participants for filling the demographic data and the standardized Nordic questionnaires for assessing the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among the canteen staffs of Kathmandu University. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16. Results: We found that out of 40 participants, 60% reported having at least one work related musculoskeletal symptoms in the past 12 month. Back pain (35%) was most commonly reported disorder followed by neck (27.5%) and ankle pain (27.5%). Conclusion: Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorder among the canteen staffs of Kathmandu University was found to be high. So it is essential to take necessary steps to minimize musculoskeletal disorder and develop preventive strategies.

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Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among canteen staff of Kathmandu University

Shakya

Shrestha

2018

J. Kathmandu Med. Coll.

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“…The research was carried out at two hospitals in Nepal’s Sudurpaschim Province. (1) Mahakali Provincial Hospital, which is a provincial government-owned hospital, and (2) Nisarga Hospital and Research Center, which is a privately owned hospital. These hospitals provide services at both the regional and district levels.…”

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“…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are painful degenerative and inflammatory conditions. The symptoms include stiff joints, dull aches, swelling, and recurrent pain (1,2). Musculoskeletal conditions are the most common causes of disability and limitation related to daily living and gainful employment (3).…”

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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses Working at Hospitals of Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal

Bhatta,

Bhandari,

Duwadi

et al. 2023

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Musculoskeletal conditions have been ranked as the leading cause of disability worldwide. Low back pain is the single largest contributor in 160 countries including Nepal. Nurses working in hospitals in Nepal are overworked and at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. The study aimed to determine the 12-month periods and point prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs); the predictors, and the perceived risk factors among nurses. A self-administered standard Nordic questionnaire was distributed among all eligible 118 nurses working at two hospitals. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were applied to identify the predictors of WMSDs. Study findings revealed that nearly half (47.46%) of nurses had WMSDs most significantly affecting the lower back (18.93%). Nurses exceeding 30 years of age had almost seven times higher odds of having WMSDs compared to their counterparts aged less than 30 adjusting the effects of BMI, department, years of clinical experience, and type of hospital (OR= 6.92; CI =1.67-28.58). There was decreased odds of experiencing WMSDs by 0.33 times for nurses working in a private hospital than in a government hospital adjusting the effect of age, BMI, department, and years of clinical experience (OR=0.33; 95% CI=0.12-0.91). Similarly, nurses working in critical units had 5.24 times higher odds of having musculoskeletal disorders than in general units (OR=5.25; 95% CI=1.79-15.38). Nurses working for more than five years had 7.53 times higher odds of having WMSDs than those with less than and equal to five years of work experience (OR=7.53; CI 2.78-20.32). WMSDs are common among nurses primarily affecting the lower back and the odds of having MSDs is high with increasing age, BMI, and work experience, and for nurses who worked in critical care units and public hospital. Prompt preventive measures should be adopted to avoid risk factors of MSDs in work settings.

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“…Physiotherapists [5] [6], Surgeons [7]. The lifetime prevalence of WRMSDs among nurses at the Central Hospital of Harare, Zimbabwe was estimated to be 95.7% [8].…”

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Epidemiological Patterns of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Healthcare Workers in Five Reference Hospitals in the City of Douala, Cameroon

Meh,

Bopda,

Ndongo

et al. 2023

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Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a public health problem and have forced many workers to quit their jobs prematurely. This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of WRMSDs among Healthcare workers in five reference hospitals in the City of Douala-Cameroon. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 among 561 healthcare workers working in five reference hospitals in the city of Douala, Cameroon. Participants were selected using a convenient sampling technique. Data were collected with structured questionnaires; data on the demographics and risk factors were collected using a well-designed questionnaire, while estimation of the prevalence of WRMSDs was done using the Modified Nordic questionnaire. Results: The overall prevalence rate of WRMSDs among healthcare workers in Douala hospitals was 83.4% (468/561). The prevalence per professional groups was as follows: 88.8% (71) for Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS), 81.9% (289) for nurses, 21 (80.8%) for Physiotherapists (PTs) and 78.8% (41) for Medical Doctors (MDs). There was a significant difference (p = 0.001

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Work related musculoskeletal disorders among surgeons working in a tertiary care hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal

Cited by 6 publications

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Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among canteen staff of Kathmandu University

Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among canteen staff of Kathmandu University

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses Working at Hospitals of Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal

Epidemiological Patterns of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Healthcare Workers in Five Reference Hospitals in the City of Douala, Cameroon

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