The effect of musculoskeletal problems on fatigue and productivity of office personnel: a cross-sectional study.
| Autor: | Daneshmandi H; Research Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran., Choobineh AR; Research Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran., Ghaem H; Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran., Alhamd M; Environmental Health Unit, Shiraz Health Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran., Fakherpour A; Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene [J Prev Med Hyg] 2017 Sep; Vol. 58 (3), pp. E252-E258. |
| Abstrakt: | Introduction: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) can impact on fatigue and productivity of office workers. This study aimed to investigate the effect of musculoskeletal problems on fatigue and productivity among office personnel. Methods: This study was performed on 101 Iranian office workers. Data were gathered through a demographic questionnaire, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, Numeric Rating Scale, Persian version of Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue Scale, and Persian version of Health and Work Questionnaire. Results: The results revealed that the highest prevalence rates of musculoskeletal symptoms in the past week were related to neck (41.6%), lower back (41.6%), and shoulders (40.6%). The mean score of discomfort/pain was 1.67, 1.55, and 1.31 in the neck, lower back, and shoulders, respectively. Additionally, the severity of discomfort/pain in neck, shoulders, lower back, and thighs was correlated to total fatigue. The severity of discomfort/pain in neck, lower back, buttock, and thighs was also correlated to the concentration/focus subscale of productivity. Conclusions: Improvement of working conditions is suggested to reduce musculoskeletal problems and fatigue and enhance productivity. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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