Musculoskeletal Disorders among Computer Operators: a study in one of the governmental organizations in Kerman city, Iran
عنوان مقاله: Musculoskeletal Disorders among Computer Operators: a study in one of the governmental organizations in Kerman city, Iran
شناسه ملی مقاله: JR_JHD-5-3_004
منتشر شده در در سال 1395
شناسه ملی مقاله: JR_JHD-5-3_004
منتشر شده در در سال 1395
مشخصات نویسندگان مقاله:
Zohreh Anareh
Zahra ZohoorAlinia
خلاصه مقاله:
Zohreh Anareh
Zahra ZohoorAlinia
Background: Work- related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are the most common occupational injuries. The purpose of this study was to examine musculoskeletal disorders among computer operators in one of the governmental organizations in Kerman city. Methods: In this cross- sectional study, all ۷۷ individuals working in a governmental organization were studied. Rapid upper limb assessment method (RULA) and Nordic questionnaire were used respectively for risk evaluation and determining WMSDs prevalence rate. The work station of the selected individuals was examined by designing a checklist adopted from valid references. Data were analyzed by using t-test and one-way analysis of variance in SPSS۱۶. Results: The operators mostly complained about pain in low back area, neck, shoulder and wrist. When using RULA method to analyze posture, ۵۵.۸% of individuals got ۳, ۲۷.۳% got ۴ and the rest of them obtained ۵ and ۶. There was no significant relationship between the achieved scores and operators&#۳۹; right handedness or left handedness. There was a significant relationship between musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and low back and RULA preventive measures priority level. ۶۸.۵% of the examined stations had an improper condition. Conclusion: Improper work stations of computer operators in offices have caused undesired postures and musculoskeletal disorders. The necessity of training and performing interventions in this regard is felt.
کلمات کلیدی: Computer users, Musculoskeletal disorders, Nordic questionnaire, RULA
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