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Journal of Orthopaedic Science
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Science 2/2015

01-03-2015 | Original Article

Preliminary study of the patterns and physical risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among academicians in a higher learning institute

Authors: Vikram Mohan, Maria Justine, Madhanagopal Jagannathan, Syafiqah Bt Aminudin, Siti Hasmah Bt Johari

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Science | Issue 2/2015

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Abstract

Background

Research has been conducted on the prevalence and physical risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among occupations such as agriculture workers, office workers, school teachers, and health care professionals. However, a paucity of research exists on the patterns and physical risk factors of WMSDs among the academicians in a higher learning institution. This study was conducted to determine the patterns and physical risk factors of WMSDs among the academicians.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 228 subjects with a mean age of participants of 32.3 ± 7.8 for a period of 1 year from December 2011 until December 2012. An extended neordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ-E) was used to assess the patterns of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The short version of the Dutch musculoskeletal questionnaire (DMQ) was used to determine the physical risk factors of WMSDs among the academicians. Descriptive statistics and Pearson Chi square test were used for data analysis.

Results

The 1-year pattern of WMSDs among the academicians were neck pain (44.7 %), followed by shoulder pain (40.4 %), upper and lower back pain (33.3 %), and the least common region was elbow pain (3.5 %). Among 20 common physical activities in DMQ, 15 physical activities performed by the academicians in their workplace were considered as a physical risk factors for neck, shoulder, and back pain at p < 0.05.

Conclusion

The preliminary study demonstrated that neck pain, shoulder pain, and back pain were the most common WMSDs among the academicians in a higher learning institution.
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Metadata
Title
Preliminary study of the patterns and physical risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among academicians in a higher learning institute
Authors
Vikram Mohan
Maria Justine
Madhanagopal Jagannathan
Syafiqah Bt Aminudin
Siti Hasmah Bt Johari
Publication date
01-03-2015
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
Journal of Orthopaedic Science / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0949-2658
Electronic ISSN: 1436-2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00776-014-0682-4

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