A study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran

Abstract 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-secti...

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Autores principales:	Ehsan Rafeemanesh, Alireza Khooei, Shabnam Niroumand, Tina Shirzadeh
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Publicado:	BMC 2021
Materias:	Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) Pathologist Nordic questionnaire Posture Rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system RC925-935
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:75d53702552e49c38ad1b5a164ec31b32021-12-05T12:18:27ZA study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran10.1186/s12891-021-04870-w1471-2474https://doaj.org/article/75d53702552e49c38ad1b5a164ec31b32021-12-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04870-whttps://doaj.org/toc/1471-2474Abstract 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 were evaluated. MSDs in different body segments of the participants were evaluated by Nordic questionnaire. For postural analysis, 20 min 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 11.5. 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 participants with upper back and shoulder pain. A statistically significant relationship was found between the mean RULA grand, 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 mean weekly working hours and tight (P < 0.001), wrist (p = 0.01) and ankle (P = 0.008). 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.Ehsan RafeemaneshAlireza KhooeiShabnam NiroumandTina ShirzadehBMCarticleWork-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)PathologistNordic questionnairePostureRapid upper limb assessment (RULA)Diseases of the musculoskeletal systemRC925-935ENBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2021)
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topic	Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) Pathologist Nordic questionnaire Posture Rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system RC925-935
spellingShingle	Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) Pathologist Nordic questionnaire Posture Rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system RC925-935 Ehsan Rafeemanesh Alireza Khooei Shabnam Niroumand Tina Shirzadeh A study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran
description	Abstract 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 were evaluated. MSDs in different body segments of the participants were evaluated by Nordic questionnaire. For postural analysis, 20 min 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 11.5. 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 participants with upper back and shoulder pain. A statistically significant relationship was found between the mean RULA grand, 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 mean weekly working hours and tight (P < 0.001), wrist (p = 0.01) and ankle (P = 0.008). 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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author	Ehsan Rafeemanesh Alireza Khooei Shabnam Niroumand Tina Shirzadeh
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title	A study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran
title_short	A study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran
title_full	A study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran
title_fullStr	A study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran
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A study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran

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