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A study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2021 Dec 03; 22(1):1012.BM

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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Rafeemanesh E
Department of Occupational Medicine, Medical Toxicology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Khooei A
Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Niroumand S
Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Shirzadeh T
Occupational Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Azadi Square. Mashhad, Pardis, Iran. shabnmniroomand@yahoo.com.

MeSH

Cross-Sectional StudiesHumansIranMusculoskeletal DiseasesOccupational DiseasesPosture

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

34861852

Citation

Rafeemanesh, Ehsan, et al. "A Study On Musculoskeletal Complaints and Working Postures in Pathology Specialists in Iran." BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, vol. 22, no. 1, 2021, p. 1012.
Rafeemanesh E, Khooei A, Niroumand S, et al. A study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2021;22(1):1012.
Rafeemanesh, E., Khooei, A., Niroumand, S., & Shirzadeh, T. (2021). A study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22(1), 1012. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04870-w
Rafeemanesh E, et al. A Study On Musculoskeletal Complaints and Working Postures in Pathology Specialists in Iran. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2021 Dec 3;22(1):1012. PubMed PMID: 34861852.
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TY - JOUR T1 - A study on musculoskeletal complaints and working postures in pathology specialists in Iran. AU - Rafeemanesh,Ehsan, AU - Khooei,Alireza, AU - Niroumand,Shabnam, AU - Shirzadeh,Tina, Y1 - 2021/12/03/ PY - 2020/11/01/received PY - 2021/11/15/accepted PY - 2021/12/4/entrez PY - 2021/12/5/pubmed PY - 2021/12/15/medline KW - Nordic questionnaire KW - Pathologist KW - Posture KW - Rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) KW - Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) SP - 1012 EP - 1012 JF - BMC musculoskeletal disorders JO - BMC Musculoskelet Disord VL - 22 IS - 1 N2 - 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. SN - 1471-2474 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/34861852/A_study_on_musculoskeletal_complaints_and_working_postures_in_pathology_specialists_in_Iran_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -