Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among Computer Users in the Mosul University

Aljuwary, Bashar Jasim; Alkallak, Isra Natheer; Altaie, Haifa hazim; Abdullatif, Suha jaber

doi:10.33899/mjn.2019.162873

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“…Ketiga artikel tersebut menggunakan 4 tahun sebagai batasannya dan menyebutkan risiko terhadap CTS lebih meningkat jika masa kerjanya ≥4 tahun. Hal tersebut sejalan dengan hasil yang didapatkan Aljuwary et al 28 bahwa CTS lebih banyak terjadi pada pengguna komputer yang berlebihan selama >4 jam di sebuah universitas. Ali et al 3 juga menyatakan bahwa peningkatan jumlah tahun kerja menunjukkan risiko yang lebih tinggi pula untuk CTS.…”

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Faktor Risiko Pekerjaan untuk Carpal Tunnel Syndrome pada Pekerja Kantoran

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Lengkong

Prasetyo

2023

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is often reported as an occupational disease and a common problem among workers who often use their hands. The causes of CTS are considered multifactorial, involving both individual and occupational factors. Computer use is thought to be a risk factor for CTS. Using a computer keyboard is associated with wrist or hand pain, which is related with repetitive hand movements. However, the available evidence regarding the relationship between computer use or occupational risk factors and CTS is still controversial. This study aimed to determine the occupational risk factors for CTS in office workers. This was a literature review study. Data were searched from databases of Crossref and Google Scholar. The keywords were carpal tunnel syndrome, risk factor, ergonomic, occupation, computer office, workers The results obtained 10 articles reviewed according to predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Work duration and work periods were referred to occupational risk factors for CTS. Awkward wrist/hand postures especially without mousepad supporting the hand or wrist, and repetitive movement were direct risk factors for CTS. In conclusion, risk factors for CTS among office workers are duration and period of working, awkward wrist/hand posture, and repetitive movement. Keywords: occupational risk factors; carpal tunnel syndrome; office workers. Abstrak: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) merupakan penyakit akibat kerja dan menjadi masalah umum di antara para pekerja yang sering menggunakan tangan. Penyebab CTS dianggap multifaktorial, yang melibatkan faktor individu dan pekerjaan. Penggunaan komputer diduga menjadi faktor risiko CTS. Penggunaan keyboard komputer dihubungkan dengan nyeri pergelangan tangan atau tangan, yang berkaitan dengan gerakan tangan berulang. Walaupun demikian, bukti yang tersedia perihal keterkaitan antara penggunaan komputer atau faktor risiko pekerjaan dan CTS masih kontroversial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor risiko pekerjaan terjadinya CTS pada pekerja kantoran. Jenis penelitian ini ialah suatu literature review menggunakan data- base Crossref dan Google Scholar dengan kata kunci carpal tunnel syndrome, risk factor, ergonomic, occupation, computer office, workers. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan 10 artikel yang ditelaah sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi yang telah ditentukan. Durasi kerja dan periode kerja disebut sebagai faktor risiko pekerjaan untuk terjadinya CTS. Postur yang janggal, khususnya dikarenakan tanpa penggunaan mousepad penyangga tangan atau pergelangan tangan serta gerakan berulang saat menggunakan mouse dan mengetik menggunakan keyboard secara langsung menjadi faktor risiko terjadinya CTS. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah durasi dan periode kerja, postur tangan/pergelangan yang janggal, dan gerakan berulang merupakan faktor risiko pekerjaan untuk terjadinya CTS. Kata kunci: faktor risiko pekerjaan; carpal tunnel syndrome; pekerja kantoran

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Faktor Risiko Pekerjaan untuk Carpal Tunnel Syndrome pada Pekerja Kantoran

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Carpal tunnel syndrome and its associated factors among computer user bankers in South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: a cross sectional study

Demissie,

Yenew,

Alemu

et al. 2023

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Introduction The use of information devices like computers is skyrocketed in recent years, leading injuries. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a leading cause of upper extremity MSDs specially to banking workers. Hence, this paper was intended to highlight its magnitude associated factors in the study area. Methods and materials Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted from September 13, 2021 to October 09, 2021. A total of 422 private and government owned computer user bankers were participated. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected using Durkan’s compression test, flexion and compression test, Phalen’s test, and Tinel’s test. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to investigate the relationship between predictors and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. P-value less than 0.05 was considered to declare as a significant and Adjusted Odds Ration for strength association between risk factors and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Result Among 422 participants, the annual prevalence of CTS was 11.7%. Being smoker [AOR: 4.2; 95% CI: 1.76–10.26], having > 5-year work experience [AOR: 7.98; 95% CI: 3.7-17.33], movement repetition [AOR: 3.9; 95% CI: 1.66–9.4] and lack of ergonomics training [AOR: 5.2; 95% CI: 2.8–9.5] were independently associated risk factors to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Conclusion Carpal Tunnel Syndrome was high (11.7%) among bankers in this study area. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome was predicted by smoking, length of employment, movement repetition, and not received ergonomics training. Therefore, fore the banking industry, it would be better to maintain strict follow-up and provision of ergonomics training.

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Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among Computer Users in the Mosul University

Abstract: Aim :To study the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among over use of computer mouse in Mosul University employees.

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Faktor Risiko Pekerjaan untuk Carpal Tunnel Syndrome pada Pekerja Kantoran

Faktor Risiko Pekerjaan untuk Carpal Tunnel Syndrome pada Pekerja Kantoran

Carpal tunnel syndrome and its associated factors among computer user bankers in South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: a cross sectional study

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