Musculoskeletal Disorders, Psychosocial Problem
Conditions
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
Detailed description
The online questionnaire sent to the participants was divided into two sections. The first section concerned the collection of demographic data of the participants (eg age, gender, level of education, work experience, company to which they belong, department, profession, etc.). The second section concerned the assessment of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, pain, quality of life and assessment of subjective perception of health and assessment of psychosocial factors in the workplace.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
* 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.
Exclusion criteria
Health workers with unsuitability for handling loads
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| musculoskeletal disorders | 8 months | prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| demographic and psychosocial factors | 8 months | prevalence of factors and correlation with musculoskeletal disorders |
Countries
Italy
Outcome results
None listed