Determination of pain in musculoskeletal system reported by office workers and the pain risk factors
Objectives This research was conducted as a cross-sectional descriptive study aimed at determining the existence of pain in the musculoskeletal system among office workers and the reasons for it. Material and Methods The sample consisted of 528 office workers. Collection of data was achieved using...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine
2018-10-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health |
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| Online Access: | http://www.journalssystem.com/ijomeh/A-DETERMINATION-OF-PAIN-REPORTED-BY-OFFICE-WORKERS-AND-THE-RISK-FACTORS,66865,0,2.html |
| Summary: | Objectives
This research was conducted as a cross-sectional descriptive study aimed at determining the existence of pain
in the musculoskeletal system among office workers and the reasons for it.
Material and Methods
The sample consisted
of 528 office workers. Collection of data was achieved using a questionnaire prepared by the researchers in line with information
from the literature.
Results
The male and female office workers most frequently complained of pain in the lower
back (55.1%), neck (52.5%) and back (53%). It was seen that out of the variables relating to the work environment, those
which had the most significant effect on muscular-skeletal system pain were sitting at the desk for a long time without
a break, working sitting on a chair that supported only the lumbar area and the arms, having the computer mouse at a distance
from the keyboard, having the head inclined at 45° when working, working holding both forearms above the level of
the desk, not taking exercise in daily life, and having a moderate or extremely stressful workplace (p < 0.05).
Conclusions
The conclusion has been reached in this study that in order for office workers not to suffer musculoskeletal system pain, it is
very important that the working environment should be ergonomically arranged and that various measures should be taken
to ensure healthy life behavior. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2018;31(1):91–111 |
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| ISSN: | 1232-1087 1896-494X |