Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among administrative workers at a teaching hospital in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil

Natali, Mariana Bomfim; Barbalho-Moulim, Marcela Cangussu

doi:10.47626/1679-4435-2021-658

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“…In the present study, it was seen that, regarding the presence of pain related to the musculoskeletal system, 86.3% of the interviewees reported complaints of pain in some region of the body in the last twelve months, and the region with the highest prevalence was in the lower back, corresponding to more than half of the sample (50.5%). These findings corroborate studies by Celik, et al [11], Lima, et al [3] and Natali and Barbalho-Moulim [12], which also aimed to assess the prevalence of pain in administrative workers. In the study by Brakenridge, et al [13], it was suggested that low back pain may be associated with prolonged time in the sitting position, considering that there was a decrease in complaints when one hour of daily sitting time at work was reduced.…”

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"Prevalence and Profile of Pain and Catastrophic Thinking in Workers of a Health Care Provider"

Fracasso

2023

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Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal pain is a common health problem, which can be caused and/or aggravated by activities of daily living, environmental factors, working conditions, as well as by catastrophic thoughts.Objectives: To identify the prevalence and profile of musculoskeletal pain, as well as catastrophic thoughts related to pain in workers in the administrative sector of a healthcare provider.Methods: 95 workers from the administrative sectors of a health insurance company participated in the study. A questionnaire was used to know the profile of the sample, in addition to the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, which aims to identify musculoskeletal complaints and the Brazilian version of Pain Catastrophizing Scale to identify the amplification of pain perception and the occurrence of distorted beliefs related to pain.Results: Most participants were female. Concerning the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain, 86.3% of the total sample reported some complaint, the lower back being the most affected region (50.5%), followed by neck (49.5%) and shoulders (45.3%). Regarding catastrophizing, 92.6% of the participants have some negative thoughts regarding their pain, among which magnification and hopelessness were the most predominant (36.8% and 21.1%, respectively). Conclusion:High rates of complaints of musculoskeletal pain were evidenced, where the lower back region was the most prevalent. More than 92% of the participants have some catastrophic event in relation to their pain, with a greater predominance of the magnification subscale.

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"Prevalence and Profile of Pain and Catastrophic Thinking in Workers of a Health Care Provider"

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2023

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“…MSDs denote inflammation and degeneration of the locomotor system, leading to pain, discomfort, and limited work and social involvement [ 2 ]. Administrative staff spends more time performing computer-based tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting.…”

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Work-related musculoskeletal complaints: risk factors and impact on work productivity among university administrative employees

Ibrahim,

Gaafar

2024

J. Egypt. Public. Health. Assoc.

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Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a significant workplace problem leading to loss of productivity and disability. Administrative workers perform computer-based tasks for long periods. Consequently, they are at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. The objective of this study was to explore the frequency and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal complaints and their impact on work productivity among administrative employees of Suez Canal University, Egypt. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 administrative employees through simple random sampling. Data were collected by an interview questionnaire including sociodemographic, work-related data, ergonomic and psychological risk factors, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), and the World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire (HPQ). Results The frequency of work-related musculoskeletal complaints in at least one anatomical region over the past year was 74.7%. Neck (47.1%), lower back (40.7%), and shoulder (36.3%) were the most reported sites of complaints. Risk factors significantly associated with work-related musculoskeletal complaints were gender, age, physical activity, work experience, workplace stress, sustained body position, awkward posture, and inadequate rest breaks. Logistic regression revealed that older age (OR = 1.039, p = 0.023), being female (OR = 2.175, p = 0.011), and not having adequate rest breaks (OR = 1.979, p = 0.019) were significant predictors for the occurrence of WMSDs. The risk factors of absenteeism include gender, age, marital status, educational level, physical activity, BMI, work experience, and musculoskeletal complaints. Conclusion Musculoskeletal problems were highly prevalent among administrative employees. Being female and not having adequate rest breaks were significant predictors for the occurrence of WMSDs. Ergonomic interventions and improvement of working conditions are recommended to reduce WMSDs.

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Estrés laboral y sintomatología musculoesquelética en auxiliares de enfermería, administrativos y médicos de una empresa social del Estado de Nariño, Colombia

Muñoz Luna,

Achicanoy Ortiz,

Garzón Goyes

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La investigación pretendió determinar la asociación entre el estrés laboral percibido y la sintomatología musculoesquelética en los auxiliares de enfermería, administrativos y médicos de una empresa social del Estado. Metodología: estudio con enfoque cuantitativo; tipo de estudio descriptivo correlacional y transversal; la población fue de 34 sujetos entre los cuales se encontraban auxiliares de enfermería, administrativos y médicos. Resultados: la caracterización sociodemográfica encontró que el 85,3 % de la población eran mujeres; el 76,5 % procedían del sector urbano; el 70,6 % de la población tenía un contrato laboral por contrato de prestación de servicios; el 52,9 % de la población laboraba hasta ocho horas; la clasificación del estrés laboral percibido halló que el 82,4 % de la población reportó bajo nivel de estrés; en sintomatología musculoesquelética se descubrió que el 94,1 % de la población presentó sintomatología musculoesquelética y que de estos, el 73,5 % presentaba la sintomatología en cuello; en la asociación entre estrés laboral percibido y sintomatología musculoesquelética el análisis reportó valores p > 0.05. Respecto a la asociación entre las variables de sintomatología musculoesquelética y sintomatología en cuello, en hombro, dorsolumbar, en codo, en mano, musculoesquelética y cambio de puesto de trabajo, el análisis reportó valores p < 0.05. Conclusiones: se evidenció presencia de dolor musculoesquelético en la zona de la columna vertebral, principalmente en la zona cervical, común en los trabajadores del sector salud.

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Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among administrative workers at a teaching hospital in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil

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"Prevalence and Profile of Pain and Catastrophic Thinking in Workers of a Health Care Provider"

"Prevalence and Profile of Pain and Catastrophic Thinking in Workers of a Health Care Provider"

Work-related musculoskeletal complaints: risk factors and impact on work productivity among university administrative employees

Estrés laboral y sintomatología musculoesquelética en auxiliares de enfermería, administrativos y médicos de una empresa social del Estado de Nariño, Colombia

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