Postural analysis and psychosocial measurements of federal civil servants of an institution of higher education

Autor: Karlla Massuda, Rosimeire Simprini Padula, Daniely Masunaga, Rodrigo Luiz Carregaro, Juliano Falcão, Ana Beatriz Oliveira, Camila Régis Sinzato
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Work. 41:4795-4800
ISSN: 1875-9270
1051-9815
DOI: 10.3233/wor-2012-0766-4795
Popis: UNLABELLED The aim was to evaluate work engagement (WE), ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), postural deviations and to characterize musculoskeletal symptoms of federal civil servants of an institution of higher education. METHODS Twenty four women (age 40.0 ± 11.2 years, 1.6 ± 0.1m, 66.6 kg ± 10.0 kg) and 13 men (age 38.3 ± 10.3 years, 1.7 ± 0.1m, 84.3 kg ± 19.1 kg) were recruited. The Nordic Questionnaire was used to evaluate musculoskeletal symptoms and the Borg Scale for the RPE. WE was quantified by the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (vigor, dedication and absorption domains). Posture was assessed by photogrammetry and analyzed with the Postural Assessment Software (PAS/SAPO). The independent student t test was used to verify WE and postural differences and the chi-square test to verify RPE and symptoms' differences between genders. RESULTS All subjects reported musculoskeletal complaints, mainly in the low back (28.4%). Women presented more musculoskeletal complaints (67%). RPE and WE did not differ between genders, however, women presented pronounced postural deviations compared to men (angle between leg and right foot dorsum, and horizontal pelvic alignment; p
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