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Khorasani J, Tavafian S, Zarei F. Status of Musculoskeletal Pains and Disorders among Computer Users. IJMPP 2018; 3 (3) :83-86
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URL: http://ijmpp.modares.ac.ir/article-32-28128-en.html
1- Health Education & Health Promotion Department, Medical Sciences Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
2- Health Education & Health Promotion Department, Medical Sciences Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran , tavafian@modares.ac.ir
2- Health Education & Health Promotion Department, Medical Sciences Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran , tavafian@modares.ac.ir
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Aims: Nowadays, with the advancement of life and more use of computers, musculoskeletal pains and disorders in computer users have also increased. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the status of musculoskeletal pains and disorders of computer users in health care providers working in comprehensive health centers of Sirjan.
Instruments & Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 110 health care providers working in comprehensive health centersof Sirjan were selected through simple random sampling. In order to evaluate musculoskeletal discomfort and pains, a Nordic questionnaire was used and a body map was used to determine the location of pain. Data analysis was performed, using SPSS software.
Findings: According to the findings, the highest pain and discomfort inneck was observed in 46.4% and, then, the pain in the shoulder region was 12.7%. In the lower limb, the most pain was reported in the waist with 18.2% and the least pain was reported in left wrist, both elbows and ankle.
Conclusion: Musculoskeletal discomforts are clearly seen in computer users; more discomforts and pains are observed in the upper body, especially in the neck and shoulders, and in most cases, this pain does not come from a particular illness or discomfort. Further studies are suggested to determine the status and non-ergonomic points of work in these individuals.
Instruments & Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 110 health care providers working in comprehensive health centers
Findings: According to the findings, the highest pain and discomfort in
Conclusion: Musculoskeletal discomforts are clearly seen in computer users; more discomforts and pains are observed in the upper body, especially in the neck and shoulders, and in most cases, this pain does not come from a particular illness or discomfort. Further studies are suggested to determine the status and non-ergonomic points of work in these individuals.
Article Type: Descriptive & Survey |
Subject:
Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention
Received: 2018/06/12 | Accepted: 2018/08/2 | Published: 2018/09/22
Received: 2018/06/12 | Accepted: 2018/08/2 | Published: 2018/09/22
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