A study of occurrence of musculoskeletal discomfort in computer operators

Bhanderi, Dinesh J; Choudhary, Suman; Parmar, Lata; Doshi, Vikas

doi:10.4103/0970-0218.39252

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“…This result is in line with previous research by which the prevalence is reported between 27% and 63% (13). In a study carried by Abledu et al, the density of upper body area symptoms within last 12 months is found to be 83.5% (14,15), while Bhanderi reported frequency as 72.2% (6,14). As a result of a study over the density of upper body region symptoms within last 12 months, it is observed that neck and shoulder symptoms are more prevalent.…”

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confidence: 93%

Prevelans of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Complaints and Its Relationship with Risk Factors for Bank Employees Working with Computer

Özvurmaz¹,

Mandıracıoğlu²

2017

Ulutas Med J

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Aim: To determine the frequency and risk factors of upper extremity musculoskeletal complaints (UE-WMSCs) of the bank employees working with computer.Material and Method: Thiscross-sectional observational study was conducted among 221 bank employees between July and September 2013 in Aydın, Turkey. For data collection socio-demographic characteristics and working environment form, evaluation of upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms with visual analogue scale (VAS) form, MSC (Musculoskeletal complaints) preventive behaviors and Karasek jobs train scale was used.Results: The rate of existence of a symptom anywhere in upper body area is 61.1%, and the average VAS pain intensity is 1.8±2.8. The most common complaint is reported in the left neck (66.5%) and left shoulder (28.5%) areas. The least existence of symptoms is found out in left elbow region (13.1%). Average scale points for psychosocial elements of workload, control over the work and social support are determined as 72.3±19.4, 69.1±19.6 and 74.7±19.8 respectively. The average score for work stress is determined to be 1±0.26 (0.61-2). There has been found out a close relationship between the risk for musculoskeletal complaints on one hand and age, the number of children, working time and work control on the other hand.Conclusion: Neck and shoulders are most affected areas in the bodies of bank employees working with acomputer. It is found out that socio-demographic characteristics, working conditions, and work control are closely connected with UE-WMSC.

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confidence: 93%

Prevelans of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Complaints and Its Relationship with Risk Factors for Bank Employees Working with Computer

Özvurmaz¹,

Mandıracıoğlu²

2017

Ulutas Med J

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“…It is worth noting that some epidemiological studies report the prevalence of neck and shoulder complaints or complaints in the arm, neck, and shoulder areas together because of similar etiology factors. In different studies, the prevalence of pain in these localizations was also about 50 % [ 10 , 33 , 38 ]. Pain in arm, wrist, and hand areas is also common, and typically about 30 % of computer workers have MS complaints in these anatomical regions [ 4 , 31 , 33 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Associations between musculoskeletal pain and work-related factors among public service sector computer workers in Kaunas County, Lithuania

Kalinienė

Ustinavičienė

Škėmienė

et al. 2016

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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BackgroundInformation technologies in occupational activities have been developing very rapid. Epidemiological studies have shown that musculoskeletal disorders are widely prevalent among employees working with a computer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in various anatomical areas and its associations with individual, ergonomic, and psychosocial factors among computer workers of the public sector in Kaunas County, Lithuania.MethodsThe investigation consisting of two parts – questionnaire study (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire) and direct observation (evaluation of work ergonomics using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment [RULA]) – was carried out in three randomly selected public sector companies of Kaunas County. The representative study sample comprised 513 public service office workers. The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in five anatomical areas of the body (shoulders, elbows, wrists/hands, as well as upper and low back) was evaluated.ResultsThe prevalence rates of shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, upper and low back pain were 50.5 %, 20.3 %, 26.3 %, 44.8 %, and 56.1 %, respectively. Individual factors such as gender, age, computer work experience, and body mass index were found as significant for musculoskeletal pain in various musculoskeletal regions. The respondents reporting pain in shoulder, wrist/hand, upper back, and low back areas had a statistically significantly higher mean RULA score. The duration of working with a computer was found as a significant factor for shoulder pain. High quantitative demands were related to musculoskeletal pain in all investigated anatomical areas expect for the low back; weak social support was a significant predictor for complaints in upper and low back areas.ConclusionThis study confirmed associations between musculoskeletal pain and work ergonomics; therefore, preventive measures at the workplace should be directed to the improvement in ergonomic work environment, education, and workload optimization.

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“…( 17 18 ) More than one fourth (28.3%) of the desk job workers suffered from WRNP over the period of one year in this study. Study among software professionals in metro cities such as Chennai,( 19 ) Hyderabad, Bangalore and Coimbatore( 11 ) reported higher prevalence of WRNP. ( 20 ) High WRNP prevalence in these studies as compared to present study might be attributed to higher duration of work on computers among the employees.…”

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Work-related neck pain among desk job workers of tertiary care hospital in New Delhi, India: Burden and determinants

Darivemula¹,

Goswami²,

Gupta³

et al. 2016

Indian J Community Med

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Background:Work-related Neck Pain (WRNP) is a leading cause of disability and absenteeism. There is dearth of information about burden and determinants of WRNP in health facility setting in India.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out at tertiary care hospital in New Delhi. All Group C desk job workers involved in the administrative work were included in the study. Participants were screened for WRNP by using pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Detailed information on probable risk factors was collected among patients with WRNP. Neck examination by trained investigator was done. Work place assessment was done by using observation check-list using the recommendations of the ISO Standard (Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals). Crude and adjusted odds ratio was calculated with 95% confidence interval to understand the determinants of WRNP.Results:In total, 441 participants were included in the study. Of them, 58% were males. Majority of participants aged between31-50 years. One-year prevalence of neck pain and WRNP was reported as 43.3%, (95% CI 38.7%-47.9%) and 28.3%, (95% CI 24.3%-32.7%) respectively. On multivariate analysis, female gender (OR-2.0 95% CI) and poor perception of breaks during working hours (OR-2.4 95% CI), along with work place related factors such as posture (OR-5.4 95% CI) and height of the screen (<10 cms) (OR-2.6) were identified as independent determinants of WRNP.Conclusion:High one-year prevalence of WRNP was reported among desk job workers. Burden of WRNP was reported more among females as compared to males. Most common factor identified was Computer use for more than 4-6 hours was most important predictor of WRNP followed by work related factors such as height of screen and posture are associated with WRNP.

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A study of occurrence of musculoskeletal discomfort in computer operators

Cited by 16 publications

References 9 publications

Prevelans of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Complaints and Its Relationship with Risk Factors for Bank Employees Working with Computer

Prevelans of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Complaints and Its Relationship with Risk Factors for Bank Employees Working with Computer

Associations between musculoskeletal pain and work-related factors among public service sector computer workers in Kaunas County, Lithuania

Work-related neck pain among desk job workers of tertiary care hospital in New Delhi, India: Burden and determinants

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