Evaluation of Nail Technicians With Quick Exposure Check

Ergonomic Evaluation of Nail Technicians With Quick Exposure Check

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06695819

Enrollment

Registered

2024-11-19

Start date

2024-10-15

Completion date

2024-11-01

Last updated

2024-11-19

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Conditions

Postural; Strain

Brief summary

This cross-sectional study evaluated the ergonomic risks and occupational symptoms among 35 female nail technicians using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) and the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E).

Detailed description

This clinical cross-sectional study assessed 35 female nail technicians from 14 salons in four districts on the European side of Istanbul (Bahçelievler, Küçükçekmece, Beylikdüzü, and Esenyurt). Data collection included interviews, questionnaires, and ergonomic evaluations. The European Community Respiratory Health Survey and the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E) were used to assess symptoms, while ergonomic risks were evaluated using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) by trained physiatrists. Following the assessments, technicians received ergonomic training on posture correction and risk prevention.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

* Female nail technicians aged 18-40 years. * Actively working as a nail technician for at least six months. * Willingness to voluntarily participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

* Pre-existing musculoskeletal disease diagnosis. * Rheumatic or neurological diseases. * Central sensitization syndromes (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome). * Psychiatric illnesses or mental disorders impeding communication.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Quick Exposure Check (QEC)	0 day	Evaluates the ergonomic risk for various body regions (back, neck, wrist/hand, shoulder/arm) using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC).Higher scores indicate worse ergonomic risks.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E)	0 day	Assesses the prevalence and severity of musculoskeletal pain or discomfort in 9 body regions (e.g., neck, back, wrists).More affirmative responses indicate higher musculoskeletal symptom burden.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results