The Effect of Exercise Given to Cashiers Along With Ergonomics Training on Pain and Work Performance

NCT06407440 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Uskudar7
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness of the exercises given to cashiers through ergonomics training.

Conditions

Work-related Illness; Work Related Upper Limb Disorder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Rapid Upper Limb Assessment

  It is an ergonomics risk assessment method that quickly analyzes the employee's upper extremity from an ergonomic perspective. It evaluates upper extremity movements in 14 separate steps. 8 of these steps are scored for arm and hand position, and 6 for neck and trunk position, according to the table. The minimum Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Score = 1, and the maximum Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Score = 7. A high score means high risk.

  14 weeks

• occupational burnout scale

  This scale aims to measure the degree of professional burnout that may occur due to stress in business life. It consists of 20 questions in total. For each question there are options: 'Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always'. The person will choose what suits him/herself.Possible score ranges for all scales is 0-100.Higher score is more favorable.

  14 weeks

• Nordic Extended Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

  It is one of the questionnaires used to evaluate the severity and impact of musculoskeletal symptoms. In the survey, the frequency and severity of pain in the 'Neck, Shoulder, Upper Back, Elbow, Hand-wrist, Kala, Knee, Foot-ankle' areas of the body are evaluated in the last 12 months.It is a selection scale rather than a rating.

  14 weeks

• Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

  This index evaluates sleep quality and disturbance over the past month. It contains a total of 24 questions. 19 of these questions are answered by the person's self-assessment, and 5 of them are answered by the roommate who shares the same room with the person. The 5 questions answered by the person's roommate are not included when calculating the score. In scoring, the lowest (0) and the highest (21) points are obtained. A score of 4 and above indicates poor sleep quality.

  14 weeks

• bournemouth neck survey

  Since the Bournemouth Neck Pain Questionnaire evaluates individuals physically, mentally, emotionally and socially, it is a survey that can give an idea about the quality of life of individuals with chronic neck pain. In the survey, he evaluates the problems he has experienced in the last week in 7 questions. In scoring, the lowest is (0) and the highest is (70). As the score increases, pain intensity increases.

  14 weeks

Study Arms (2)

control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Ergonomics training will be provided and followed up

Other: control

exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

In addition to ergonomics training, exercise training will be provided.

Other: exercise

Interventions

control OTHER

There will be no interference ergonomics training

control

exercise OTHER

upper extremity strengthening exercises upper extremity stretching exercises ergonomics training posture training relaxation exercises

exercise

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Those who have been working as cashiers in the market for at least 2 years
• Employees who have no obstacle to exercise
• Women and men aged 18-45
• Cashiers working 40 hours or more per week

You may not qualify if:

• Being diagnosed with a serious psychological illness.
• Malignancy
• Advanced osteoporosis
• Being under 25 years of age.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Uskudar University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Uskudar University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (6)

• Wasilewski RM, Mateo P, Sidorovsky P. Preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders within supermarket cashiers: an ergonomic training program based on the theoretical framework of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model. Work. 2007;28(1):23-31. No abstract available.

  PMID: 17264417 BACKGROUND

• Minghelli B, Ettro N, Simao J, Mauricio K. Work-related self-reported musculoskeletal disorders in hypermarket cashiers: a study in south of Portugal. Med Lav. 2019 Jun 28;110(3):191-201. doi: 10.23749/mdl.v110i3.7771.

  PMID: 31268426 BACKGROUND

• Erick P, Sethatho M, Tumoyagae T, Letsholo B, Tapera R, Mbongwe B. Self-reported neck and back pain among supermarket cashiers in Gaborone, Botswana. Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2023 Sep;29(3):989-997. doi: 10.1080/10803548.2022.2108653. Epub 2022 Sep 11.

  PMID: 35930246 BACKGROUND

• Peter P, Elin J, Katarina K, Malin J. Differences in cashiers work technique regarding wrist movements when scanning groceries. Work. 2012;41 Suppl 1:5436-8. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0845-5436.

  PMID: 22317577 BACKGROUND

• Roxo LC, Ramos GC, Arruda ZM, Dias AC. Work activity and musculoskeletal symptoms in female cashiers. Rev Bras Med Trab. 2021 Sep 30;19(3):324-331. doi: 10.47626/1679-4435-2021-615. eCollection 2021 Jul-Sep.

  PMID: 35774767 BACKGROUND

• Yasar D, Safran EE, Sevgin O. The effect of combined ergonomic training and exercises on musculoskeletal pain and ergonomic risks in supermarket cashiers: a randomized controlled trial. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2025 Mar;98(2):255-265. doi: 10.1007/s00420-025-02132-z. Epub 2025 Mar 8.

  PMID: 40056193 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Exercise

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Devran YAŞAR

  Uskudar University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Asst. Prof. Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 6, 2024
• First Posted: May 9, 2024
• Study Start: May 9, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 12, 2024
• Study Completion: August 12, 2024
• Last Updated: August 13, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)