The Association Between Smartphone Addiction/Overuse With Hand and Wrist Musculoskeletal Complaints, Saudi Arabia.

Autor:	Al-Dhafer BAA; Orthopedic Surgery, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, SAU., Alessa HA Sr; College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, SAU., Albesher MA Sr; College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, SAU., Alnaim MF; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, SAU., Albawardi SK; Plastic Surgery, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, SAU., Albesher M; Medicine and Surgery, Ministry of Health, Al Ahsa, SAU.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Nov 13; Vol. 15 (11), pp. e48752. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 13 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.48752
Abstrakt:	Introduction Smartphones have integrated seamlessly into our daily lives in various aspects. When a smartphone is used frequently for communication or internet access, it becomes addictive, which increases the risk of musculoskeletal problems in the hand, wrist, and thumb. Aim This research aimed to examine if there is a connection between excessive smartphone use and discomfort in the thumb and wrist. Subject and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire translated into Arabic was distributed among the targeted population using an online survey. The questionnaire includes three sections, including socio-demographic data (e.g., age, gender, nationality, etc.), assessment of smartphone addiction by using the smartphone addiction scale short-version (SAS-SV), and assessment of wrist/hand pain using the patient-rated wrist and hand evaluation (PRWHE). Results Of the 3057 recruited participants, 1938 (63.4%) were females, and 3025 (99%) were aged between 18 and 65 years old. Perceived pain in the wrist or hand due to excessive usage of a smartphone was reported by 1728 (56.5%) of respondents. The overall mean SAS-SV score was 24.4 (SD 7.47) out of 50 points. The prevalence of smartphone addiction among the general population was 874 (28.6%). Increased SAS-SV and PRWHE scores were associated with respondents living outside Eastern region and using phones for 10 hours or more daily. Conclusion The prevalence of smartphone addiction in this study was 874 (28.6%), directly associated with wrist and hand pains. Musculoskeletal complaints due to smartphone addiction were more prevalent among respondents living outside Eastern Region who spent more time using their phones. A longitudinal study is required to establish the link between smartphone addiction and musculoskeletal complaints among the general population. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Al-Dhafer et al.)
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