Psychosocial Factors Related to Musculoskeletal Disorders in Academicians

NCT07276516 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024/292
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 99
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

the prevalence of occupational stress and burnout is very high among academicians. Previous studies examining MSDs in academicians have focused more on physical factors such as physical activity levels and ergonomics, while interest in psychosocial factors has been limited. To our knowledge, there is no study in the literature that evaluates both MSDs, work stress, and burnout in academicians. Therefore, our study aims to investigate the relationship between MSDs and academic stress, burnout, and work-life balance among academicians.

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Keywords

musculoskeletal disorders; academic stress; burnout; work-life balance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

  Dawson and colleagues developed an extended version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire to obtain more detailed data on the prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal disorders. It includes general questions about the history of problems in nine body regions, such as the neck, upper back, shoulders, elbows, hands/arms, lower back, hips, knees, and feet/ankles. The questionnaire was provided along with a body diagram to help participants indicate areas of pain or discomfort. The response options are limited to "yes" and "no." A Turkish cultural adaptation and validity study of the questionnaire has been conducted.

  All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.

• University Academic Staff Work Stress Scale

  University Academic Staff Work Stress Scale, developed by Balcı in 1992 and validated for reliability and validity, was used. The scale contains 24 items. The total scale score ranges from 0 to 120, with higher scores indicating lower job satisfaction. The questionnaire has high validity and reliability.

  All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.

• The Maslach Burnout Inventory

  The Maslach Burnout Inventory was developed by Maslach and Jackson in 1981. The inventory has also been validated and tested for reliability for use in Turkish among academicians. The inventory consists of 22 items and assesses burnout across three subscales: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. The emotional exhaustion subscale includes nine items related to fatigue, boredom, and reduced emotional energy. The depersonalization subscale consists of five items concerning detached or impersonal behavior toward care and service recipients. The personal accomplishment subscale comprises eight items and reflects an individual's sense of competence and achievement. Items on the scale are rated on a Likert scale from 0 to 6. Separate scores were obtained for each of the three subscales. High scores on the emotional exhaustion or depersonalization subscales, or low scores on the personal accomplishment subscale, indicate a high level of burnout.

  All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Work-Life Balance Scale

  All participants will be assessed only once on Day 1.

Study Arms (1)

Academicians

Academicans with muscoloskeletal disorders

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Academicians who worked as academic staff at Yalova University for the past six months

You may qualify if:

• volunteering to participate,
• having worked as academic staff at Yalova University for the past six months,
• being able to understand and speak Turkish

You may not qualify if:

• who wished to withdraw from the study,
• those with a history of fracture or soft tissue injury in any body region within the past 12 months,
• congenital spinal disorders, scoliosis, rheumatoid diseases, cancer, surgery, chronic internal organ pain, long-term use of analgesic or psychiatric medications, - those working in departments without students

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Yalova: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Yalova

Yalova, Yalova, 77100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (8)

• Taşdelen-Karçkay A, Bakalım OJAJoCD. The mediating effect of work-life balance on the relationship between work-family conflict and life satisfaction. 2017;26(1):3-13.

  BACKGROUND

• Balcı A. ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRETİM ELEMANININ İŞ STRESİ ÖLÇEĞİ. Ankara University Journal of Faculty of Educational Sciences (JFES). 1992;26(1):315-34.

  BACKGROUND

• Kuorinka I, Jonsson B, Kilbom A, Vinterberg H, Biering-Sorensen F, Andersson G, Jorgensen K. Standardised Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms. Appl Ergon. 1987 Sep;18(3):233-7. doi: 10.1016/0003-6870(87)90010-x.

  PMID: 15676628 BACKGROUND

• Abbak Y, Toprak E, Çelebi MJUTEKED. A STUDY OF CAREER BARRIERS AND OCCUPATIONAL BURNOUT LEVELS OF ACADEMICIANS IN EDUCATION FACULTY ACCORDING TO VARIOUS DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES. 2024;13(2):735-59.

  BACKGROUND

• Maslach C, Jackson SEJJoob. The measurement of experienced burnout. 1981;2(2):99-113.

  BACKGROUND

• Bongers PM, de Winter CR, Kompier MA, Hildebrandt VH. Psychosocial factors at work and musculoskeletal disease. Scand J Work Environ Health. 1993 Oct;19(5):297-312. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.1470.

  PMID: 8296178 BACKGROUND

• Ozdinc S, Kayabinar E, Ozen T, Turan FN, Yilmaz S. Musculoskeletal problems in academicians and related factors in Turkey. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2019;32(6):833-839. doi: 10.3233/BMR-181171.

  PMID: 31403936 BACKGROUND

• Ayaz J, Ghaffar T, Iqbal A, Arshad S, Aroofa H, Nasir M, et al. Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Factors among Faculty Members of Academic Institute: Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk Factors. Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences. 2023.

  BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases; Burnout, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Erdi KAYABINAR, PhD

  University of Yalova

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 28, 2025
• First Posted: December 11, 2025
• Study Start: January 2, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 20, 2025
• Study Completion: July 20, 2025
• Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)