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Tina Shirzadeh
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common causes of occupational injuries and disabilities among health care workers. This study investigates the relationship between musculoskeletal complaints and pathologist postures in laboratories.
Method: In this cross-sectional study, 40 pathologists and residents were evaluated. Data was collected by Nordic questionnaire. For postural analysis, 20 minutes film was recorded while using a microscope by subjects. Posture analysis was done by the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method and their repetitive movements were scored. The data was analyzed by SPSS Version 20.
Results: The mean age and duration of employment of subjects was 36.57±7.54 years and 6.50±6.30 years, respectively. Most MSDs were found in neck (65%), wrist (57.5%), upper back (50%) and lower back (47.5%). The mean RULA grand score was higher in patients with upper back and shoulder pain. A statistically significant relationship was found between the mean RULA A, the upper back pain (P=0.02) and the wrist pain (P=0.003), as well as between the mean RULA B, the neck pain (P=0.02) and the lower back pain (P=0.05). The results showed a significant relationship between duration of employment and weekly work hours.
Conclusion: This study revealed high prevalence of MSDs among the pathologists. Therefore, performing ergonomic corrective actions is essential in order to improve their physical conditions at work.
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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), Pathologist, Nordic questionnaire, Posture, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)
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Tina Shirzadeh
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
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View the published article at BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common causes of occupational injuries and disabilities among health care workers. This study investigates the relationship between musculoskeletal complaints and pathologist postures in laboratories.
Method: In this cross-sectional study, 40 pathologists and residents were evaluated. Data was collected by Nordic questionnaire. For postural analysis, 20 minutes film was recorded while using a microscope by subjects. Posture analysis was done by the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method and their repetitive movements were scored. The data was analyzed by SPSS Version 20.
Results: The mean age and duration of employment of subjects was 36.57±7.54 years and 6.50±6.30 years, respectively. Most MSDs were found in neck (65%), wrist (57.5%), upper back (50%) and lower back (47.5%). The mean RULA grand score was higher in patients with upper back and shoulder pain. A statistically significant relationship was found between the mean RULA A, the upper back pain (P=0.02) and the wrist pain (P=0.003), as well as between the mean RULA B, the neck pain (P=0.02) and the lower back pain (P=0.05). The results showed a significant relationship between duration of employment and weekly work hours.
Conclusion: This study revealed high prevalence of MSDs among the pathologists. Therefore, performing ergonomic corrective actions is essential in order to improve their physical conditions at work.
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