Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among EGYPTIAN Otorhinolarngologists
Conditions
Brief summary
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Otorhinolarngologists
Detailed description
Musculoskeletal disorders(MSD) are one of the most common causes of occupational injuries and disability in industrialized nations and developing countries .with substantial financial consequences due to workers' compensation and medical expenses Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians. MSD were identified as a significant issue for the profession and Research has recognized that MSD in Otolaryngology contribute considerably to sick leave, reduced productivity and leaving the profession Because there are few studies available about MSD among Egyptian otolaryngologists So, the purpose of this study is to investigate musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian otorhinlaryngologist and the relationship between the risk factors and the development of musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian otolaryngologists
Interventions
OTHERquestionaire
dutch musculoskeletal questionaire
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
\- otorhinolaryngologist in cairo university hospitals ,cairo teaching hospitasl will participate in the study. 1. General and specialized otolaryngologists will be included in the study. 2. Both genders will be included in the study. 3. 1-20 years of experience.
Exclusion criteria
* Otorhinologist will be excluded if : 1. they had musculoskeletal abnormalities due to other causes not work related (i.e. congenital,traumatic,neurological). 2. They had any systemic diseases such as uncontrolled diabetes, which may influence the musculoskeletal system 3. Otolaryngologists with previous operation involving locomotors system.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prevelance of work related musculoskeletal disorders among otorhinolaryngologist and work related musculoskeletal disorders among otorhinolaryngologist | one year | work related musculoskeletal disorders among otorhinolaryngologist |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed