Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Associated Factors of Healthcare Professionals

NCT05578937 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: DISCOFAS
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 291
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim is to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among Italian health professionals by analysing demographic and psychosocial factors. In addition, the impact of the symptoms detected on the quality of life and physical and mental health was analyzed. All health workers on duty in hospital wards for at least 12 months

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Disorders; Psychosocial Problem

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• musculoskeletal disorders

  prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders

  8 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• demographic and psychosocial factors

  8 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The population is represented by all the health workers of the inpatient wards (clinics are excluded as the staff inserted may already be unsuitable for handling loads)

You may qualify if:

• health personnel who were active in clinical practice during the study period from January to June 2022.
• All health professionals who signed the informed consent
• Health professionals in service in the wards for at least 12 months from the date of sending the questionnaire.

You may not qualify if:

• Health workers with unsuitability for handling loads

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria: lead

Study Sites (1)

Azienda ospedaliera nazionale SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo

Alessandria, 15121, Italy

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Milhem M, Kalichman L, Ezra D, Alperovitch-Najenson D. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: A comprehensive narrative review. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2016;29(5):735-47. doi: 10.13075/ijomeh.1896.00620.

  PMID: 27518884 BACKGROUND

• Anderson SP, Oakman J. Allied Health Professionals and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review. Saf Health Work. 2016 Dec;7(4):259-267. doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2016.04.001. Epub 2016 Apr 28.

  PMID: 27924228 BACKGROUND

• Azma K, Hosseini A, Safarian MH, Abedi M. Evaluation of the Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Discomforts and Occupational Stressors Among Nurses. N Am J Med Sci. 2015 Jul;7(7):322-7. doi: 10.4103/1947-2714.161250.

  PMID: 26258080 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Officials

• Tatiana Bolgeo, PhD

  Azienda Ospedaliera SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy, EU

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 11, 2022
• First Posted: October 13, 2022
• Study Start: January 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: June 30, 2022
• Study Completion: June 30, 2022
• Last Updated: October 13, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-10

Locations

IT (1)