PREVALENCE OF DISABLING MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AMONG MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN CHENNAI
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most common causes of disability. Despite low mortality, the morbidity of this problem is higher, and is often linked with occupations. Health care professionals are a high risk group for musculoskeletal disorders, considering various factors. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk of musculoskeletal disorders among health care professionals. Methodology: A cross sectional study was carried out among 752 health care professionals including doctors, postgraduates, interns and undergraduate medical students working in a tertiary care government hospital in Chennai. Disabling musculoskeletal pain was diagnosed based on David Coggon et al classification. Validated Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain questionnaire by Linton and Boersma was used to predict long term disability and failure to return to work. Results were analysed using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Results: The mean age of the participants was 24 ± 8.2 years. Interns formed a majority (24.2%) among the 302 doctors who participated. Among 752 participants, 23.5% (n=177) had musculoskeletal pain of which 32.7% (n=58) of participants had disabling musculoskeletal pain. Age, Body Mass Index and the Department of work were significantly found to be risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders (p<0.05).Conclusion: The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among doctors is on the high. It calls for necessary modifications in the working habits of medical professionals. Maintenance of ideal body weight is also recommended.
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Priya Senthil Kumar, Vaishali. D, Jebamalar J, Mary Ramola K
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