Musculoskeletal disorders and the consumption of disability products
| Autor: | Jonathan U. Elimimian PhD, Patricia A. Smith, Augustine Iluore |
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| Rok vydání: | 2000 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Activities of daily living MEDLINE Surveys and Questionnaires Activities of Daily Living Medicine Marketing theory Humans Musculoskeletal Diseases Obesity Psychiatry Orthopedic devices Exercise Aged Marketing Consumption (economics) Marketing of Health Services Product Line Management business.industry Smoking Community Participation Prostheses and Implants Middle Aged Low back pain United States General Health Professions Needs assessment Female medicine.symptom business Low Back Pain Needs Assessment |
| Zdroj: | Health marketing quarterly. 17(1) |
| ISSN: | 0735-9683 |
| Popis: | Although consumers' need assessment generally suggest that, what consumers need as products or services influence their consumption, little research on consumption of disability resources, relating to musculoskeletal disorders exists. However, most medical practitioners defined musculoskeletal disorders by symptoms or clinical disorders and other used self-report. The authors examined the effects of musculoskeletal disorders and ultimate consumption of specific products (orthopedic devices, medications), as well as the cost of surgical options (e.g., gastric reduction surgery). Emphasis was on product categories, such as disability devices and consumption of disability resources. The authors conclude that there are positive relationships between musculoskeletal disorders and consumption of disability products, either to maintain certain lifestyles or reduce pains and sufferings. Finally the authors discussed the advancement of marketing theory with musculoskeletal consumption analysis. Opportunity for further research in the area is enhanced and encouraged. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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