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Journal articles on the topic "Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire"
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Crawford, J. O. "The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire." Occupational Medicine 57, no. 4 (April 16, 2007): 300–301. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqm036.
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Dickinson, C. E., K. Campion, A. F. Foster, S. J. Newman, A. M. T. O'Rourke, and P. G. Thomas. "Questionnaire development: an examination of the Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire." Applied Ergonomics 23, no. 3 (June 1992): 197–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0003-6870(92)90225-k.
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Saroj, Renu, and Rutika Shivdikar. "Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorder in Fisherwomen by Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire." International Journal of Research and Review 10, no. 1 (January 10, 2023): 52–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230107.
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Background: Musculoskeletal disorder are an important public health problem and leading cause of disability worldwide, but yet unknown prevalence among the fisherwomen. The work of these female involve head loading baskets, sitting for longer hours in ergonomically compromised position. Prolonged standing in wet floor and poor sanitation adds to MSD. This study has been undertaken due to lack of study in this genders. Objective: To assess musculoskeletal related disorder in fisher women with Extended Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire. Method: Total 319 subjects participated in the study. With the age group of 25-55 years of age and work experience of minimum 5 years. Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to examine the site of pain period wise and details were recorded. Results: The results revealed there is highest prevalence of low back pain in every age group in duration of 12 months, 4 weeks and current day. The prevalence was 34.8% in low back pain with high exposure of work performed in sitting with trunk flexion. Conclusion: the study concludes that these genders are highly prone to musculoskeletal disorder. Keywords: low back pain, musculoskeletal disorders, fisherwomen.
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de Barros, E. N. C., and N. M. C. Alexandre. "Cross-cultural adaptation of the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire." International Nursing Review 50, no. 2 (June 2003): 101–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1466-7657.2003.00188.x.
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Siddique, Mehwish, Mehreen Jabbar, Nimra Zulfaqar, Zubair Aslam, and Hunza Riasat. "Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Housewives in Lahore: Cross Sectional Study." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 16, no. 2 (February 26, 2022): 505–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22162505.
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Housewives are always at high risk of musculoskeletal disorders due to their daily life activities. Musculoskeletal disorders commonly experienced by housewives can affect their health and well-being. Aim: To find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among housewives in Lahore. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Methodology: A questionnaire survey was carried out among 179 housewives through convenient sampling technique residing in Lahore. The Nordic questionnaire was used for data collection. Data was collected through a semi structured questionnaire including closed ended questions regarding pain and disability. Statistical analysis: The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS version 25. Results: There was high prevalence musculoskeletal problems in last 7 days and 12 months, at least one region of the body’s involved in musculoskeletal disorders. Housewives in the age range of 31 to 40 were mostly (57%) overweight faced the severity of pain in neck (54.2%), lower back (45.3%), hips (21.8%), knees (30.7%),and in ankle (30.7%).The severity of functional impairment in last 12 months was more in lower back region (60.3%). While in the neck region was 45.8%. Conclusion: It was concluded that prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was higher in one or more than one region in last 7 days and 12 months than functional impairment in last 12 months. Keywords: Nordic questionnaires, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Prevalence and Housewives
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K Deshmukh, Priyanka, Animesh R Shende, and Pooja M Akhtar. "Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among bus conductors in Nagpur city: An observational study." IP Journal of Nutrition, Metabolism and Health Science 4, no. 2 (June 15, 2021): 55–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.ijnmhs.2021.010.
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A wide range of inflammatory and degenerative conditions affecting muscles, tendons, joints, peripheral nerves, are categorized as “musculoskeletal disorders” (MSDs). Exposure to vibration and noises, the varying climatic conditions and the standing posture needs to be considered as a stress factor contributing to his/her health status. As conductors do constant work for 5 to 6 hours with 1-2 breaks in between while working they are constantly exposed to vibrational forces. : To assess the musculoskeletal problems in bus conductors of Nagpur city.: To assess the musculoskeletal problems in bus conductors in last one year (based on site of musculoskeletal problem using Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire). : It was an observational study conducted on 100 bus conductors between age group of 20-50 years working with Nagpur Mahanagar Parivahan Limited (NMPL-AAPLI BUS). Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to assess musculoskeletal pain at various regions of body. : The most commonly affected area was knee joint (37%) followed by lower back (17%) and ankles/feet (11%).
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Gómez-Galán, Marta, Ángel-Jesús Callejón-Ferre, José Pérez-Alonso, Manuel Díaz-Pérez, and Jesús-Antonio Carrillo-Castrillo. "Musculoskeletal Risks: RULA Bibliometric Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 12 (June 17, 2020): 4354. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17124354.
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The objective of this study was to reveal RULA method applications in terms of the knowledge, country, year and journal categories. The search was performed using the “Web of Science Core Collection”. The period from 1993 to April 2019 was selected. Eight hundred nine results were obtained, of which 226 were used. The largest number of publications was determined to be in the fields of industry and health and social assistance, which coincides with the OWAS and Standardized Nordic Questionnaire methods. By country, the USA stands out for its greater number of research studies and categories that are encompassed. By date, 2016 was the year when more studies were carried out, again coinciding with the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire. By journal, “Work—A Journal of Prevention Assessment and Rehabilitation” is highlighted, as it is for the REBA method as well. It was concluded that RULA can be applied to workers in different fields, usually in combination with other methods, while technological advancement provides benefits for its application.
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Kothare, Harshadeep, and Kalyani Shakkarwar. "Work Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Metro Rail Workers in Nagpur City." International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research 6, no. 3 (July 21, 2021): 7–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20210702.
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Background: The Nagpur Metro rail project workers are involved in heavy activities like pulling, pushing, lifting heavy loads and other heavy tasks. This makes them susceptible to Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)/symptoms. Aim and objectives: To find out the presence of work related musculoskeletal symptoms in Metro workers in Nagpur city using Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire. Methods: 120 workers falling, in the age range of 20 to 45 years and involved in labor work were included using the convenient sampling method. Samples were excluded if they have recent fractures or surgery, any neurological conditions or who were not willing to participate. Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire was explained to each and every worker in their vernacular language. Results and Conclusion: The result showed that there is multiple region involvement among the subjects. The most affected region was found to be upper back followed by low back, knee, shoulder, neck. Keywords: Metro Rail Workers, Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders.
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Mishra, Priyadarshini. "Relationship between timed online exposure and musculoskeletal health during COVID pandemic in allied health science students." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 8, no. 8 (July 27, 2021): 3882. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213017.
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Background: Musculoskeletal issues have persistently growing for students of allied health sciences with the online classes during the coronavirus disease (COVID) pandemic. To find out the relationship between timed online exposure and musculoskeletal health of allied health sciences students even though having mere basic knowledge about the cause and its prevention.Methods: Students who attended online classes in allied health science colleges were given with online questionnaire and those who volunteered to participate were included. The standardized Nordic questionnaire was used with a demographic section and no of hour’s exposure to online classes.Results: The Nordic questionnaire for cervical spine and upper extremity in 7 days exposure was found to be significant statistically and the positive response for pain was 66.3%.Conclusions: Musculoskeletal problems increased with the increase in time in front of computers /mobile phones for long hours for their classes. Further initial exposure itself causes it.
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Somthankar, Salil, and Dr Leena Zore. "Assessment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain and Work Posture Using REBA in Watchmakers." International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research 7, no. 2 (June 30, 2022): 457–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20220464.
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Background: A watchmaker uses his skills in repairing a watch. They identify the problem correctly and rectify it using appropriate tools. A large number of watchmakers work in sitting positions for long periods of time. Due to this, several musculoskeletal problems like pain, awkward postures develop. Objective: To assess work related musculoskeletal pain using Nordic Pain Questionnaire. To assess work related posture using REBA. Method: n=50 subjects were included in the study. The REBA scale was used to assess the work posture and the Nordic pain questionnaire was used to find the involvement of musculoskeletal system. Results: From the study it was revealed that shoulders (29%) and neck (27%) were the most commonly involved structures and 80% population was under medium risk of having musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusion: From the study it can be concluded that, majority of the watchmakers fall under medium risk category in REBA (80%). Abnormal work posture has a negative effect on the body with shoulder (29%) and neck (27%) being the most commonly affected parts. Keywords: Watchmakers, Work Posture, Musculoskeletal disorders.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire"
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Keester, Dana Lani. "Investigation of Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Ergonomic Risk Factors among Practicing Tattoo Artists." The Ohio State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1420285830.
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Reed, Lloyd Fisher. "An investigation of foot and ankle problems experienced by nurses." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2007. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/35779/1/Lloyd_Reed_Thesis.pdf.
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Relatively little information has been reported about foot and ankle problems experienced by nurses, despite anecdotal evidence which suggests they are common ailments. The purpose of this study was to improve knowledge about the prevalence of foot and ankle musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and to explore relationships between these MSDs and proposed risk factors. A review of the literature relating to work-related MSDs, MSDs in nursing, foot and lower-limb MSDs, screening for work-related MSDs, foot discomfort, footwear and the prevalence of foot problems in the community was undertaken. Based on the review, theoretical risk factors were proposed that pertained to the individual characteristics of the nurses, their work activity or their work environment.
Three studies were then undertaken. A cross-sectional survey of 304 nurses, working in a large tertiary paediatric hospital, established the prevalence of foot and ankle MSDs. The survey collected information about self-reported risk factors of interest. The second study involved the clinical examination of a subgroup of 40 nurses, to examine changes in body discomfort, foot discomfort and postural sway over the course of a single work shift. Objective measurements of additional risk factors, such as individual foot posture (arch index) and the hardness of shoe midsoles, were performed. A final study was used to confirm the test-retest reliability of important aspects of the survey and key clinical measurements.
Foot and ankle problems were the most common MSDs experienced by nurses in the preceding seven days (42.7% of nurses). They were the second most common MSDs to cause disability in the last 12 months (17.4% of nurses), and the third most common MSDs experienced by nurses in the last 12 months (54% of nurses). Substantial foot discomfort (Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score of 50mm or more) was experienced by 48.5% of nurses at sometime in the last 12 months.
Individual risk factors, such as obesity and the number of self-reported foot conditions (e.g., callouses, curled toes, flat feet) were strongly associated with the likelihood of experiencing foot problems in the last seven days or during the last 12 months. These risk factors showed consistent associations with disabling foot conditions and substantial foot discomfort. Some of these associations were dependent upon work-related risk factors, such as the location within the hospital and the average hours worked per week. Working in the intensive care unit was associated with higher odds of experiencing foot problems within the last seven days, foot problems in the last 12 months and foot problems that impaired activity in the last 12 months.
Changes in foot discomfort experienced within a day, showed large individual variability. Fifteen of the forty nurses experienced moderate/substantial foot discomfort at the end of their shift (VAS 25+mm). Analysis of the association between risk factors and moderate/substantial foot discomfort revealed that foot discomfort was less likely for nurses who were older, had greater BMI or had lower foot arches, as indicated by higher arch index scores. The nurses’ postural sway decreased over the course of the work shift, suggesting improved body balance by the end of the day. These findings were unexpected. Further clinical studies examining individual nurses on several work shifts are needed to confirm these results, particularly due to the small sample size and the single measurement occasion.
There are more than 280,000 nurses registered to practice in Australia. The nursing workforce is ageing and the prevalence of foot problems will increase. If the prevalence estimates from this study are extrapolated to the profession generally, more than 70,000 hospital nurses have experienced substantial foot discomfort and 25-30,000 hospital nurses have been limited in their activity due to foot problems during the last 12 months.
Nurses with underlying foot conditions were more likely to report having foot problems at work. Strategies to prevent or manage foot conditions exist and they should be disseminated to nurses. Obesity is a significant risk factor for foot and ankle MSDs and these nurses may need particular assistance to manage foot problems. The risk of foot problems for particular groups of nurses, e.g. obese nurses, may vary depending upon the location within the hospital. Further research is needed to confirm the findings of this study. Similar studies should be conducted in other occupational groups that require workers to stand for prolonged periods.
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Harari, Denise. "Fatores que influenciam a prevalência de queixas osteomusculares em trabalhadores de diferentes setores de uma indústria." Universidade de São Paulo, 2012. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/5/5163/tde-06122012-172554/.
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Os distúrbios osteomusculares relacionados ao trabalho (DORT) representam mais de 30% das doenças ocupacionais no mundo. A fim de organizar as ações estratégicas que serão desenvolvidas para prevenção de DORT, é fundamental analisar previamente as situações peculiares dos diferentes setores de um local de trabalho. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram verificar a prevalência de queixas musculoesqueléticas em trabalhadores de uma indústria de porte médio, comparando seus setores entre si, e investigar a influência de fatores ocupacionais e não ocupacionais no aumento das queixas. Foram aplicados o questionário nórdico para avaliação de sintomas musculoesqueleticos e questionários sobre hábitos de vida e condições relacionadas ao trabalho em 185 trabalhadores distribuidos em três setores de uma indústria (fábrica microeletrônica, escritório e logística). Constatou-se que há prevalência massiva de queixas osteomusculares (85.4%) nessa população, com variação das regiões afetadas em cada setor analisado. Os fatores ocupacionais que mais influenciaram as queixas de dores em diferentes regiões do corpo foram: trabalhar na fábrica, sofrer de estresse/pressão/prazos curtos no trabalho, ter histórico de DORT, ter sido afastado por DORT e considerar o trabalho arriscado. Quanto aos fatores não ocupacionais: ser mulher, ser cuidadora de criança em idade pré-escolar, ter baixa escolaridade e sofrer de insônia/descanso inadequado foram os mais influentes. Conclui-se que as regiões do corpo mais afetadas por dores diferem para cada setor desta indústria e há fatores individuais e ocupacionais que influenciam a alta prevalência das queixas osteomusculares. Programas que abordem esses aspectos podem contribuir para o controle de DORT.Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) comprise more than 30% of occupational diseases in the world. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among workers in a medium-sized industry by comparing its different sectors and investigate the influence of occupational and non-occupational factors in complaints increase. 185 industry workers divided in three sectors (factory, office and logistics) were assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and lifestyle and work-related conditions questionnaires. Massive prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints (85.4%) was detected in this population, with different affected body parts in each sector. The most influential occupational factors were: working at the factory, job strain, pre-existing history of MSD and considering the job risky. Being female, low education level and inadequate rest were the most influential non-occupational factors. The body parts most affected by musculoskeletal complaints differ among each sector and are influenced by individual and occupational factors. Programs addressing these aspects can contribute to control WMSDs.
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Ferreira, Andresa Bianchi. "Prevalência de sintomas de lesões músculo-esqueléticas ligadas ao trabalho: contributos para a intervenção centrada no trabalhador." Master's thesis, Universidade de Évora, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10174/14126.
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A identificação da prevalência de sintomatologia de LMELT, assim como a consequente necessidade de intervenção preventiva, foram estudadas numa indústria em 2010.
Realizou-se uma análise do trabalho para identificar a exposição aos factores de risco de LMELT. Utilizou-se adaptação do QNM para identificar a prevalência de sintomas de LMELT. Efectuou-se formação sobre LMELT.
A amostra (n=59) foi maioritariamente feminina (94,9%). A prevalência mais elevada de sintomatologia nos últimos 12 meses situou-se na região lombar (52,5%), e nos últimos 7 dias na coluna dorsal (33,9%). Os resultados identificam associações significativas entre a repetitividade gestual (1) dos braços e cotovelos com as queixas a nível do pescoço (p=0,013) e ombro direito (p=0,004); e das mãos e dedos com (2) punho e mão esquerda (p=0,024) e punho e mão direita (p=0,000).
Relativamente à intervenção sócio-organizacional, efectuada com recurso à formação em LMELT, observou-se um impacto positivo com 81,30% de boa e excelente apreciação; ABSTRACT: The identification of prevalence of symptoms of WRMSDs as well as the consequent need for preventive intervention was studied in a Lisbon industry in 2010. It was conducted a job analysis to identify the exposure to risk factors for WRMSDs. It was used adaptation of NMQ to identify the prevalence of symptoms of WRMSDs. It was carried out training on WRMSDs. The sample (n = 59) was mostly female (94.9%). The higher prevalence of symptoms in the last 12 months was located in the lumbar region (52.5%), and in the last 7 days in the spine (33.9%). The results indicate significant associations between the gestural repetition (1) of the arms and elbows with complaints at the neck region (p = 0.013) and right shoulder (p = 0.004), and hands and fingers (2) wrist and left hand (p = 0.024) and wrist and hand (p = 0.000). Relatively to the socio-organizational intervention, made using the WRMSDs training, it was observed a positive impact with 81.30% of good and excellent evaluations.
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Lemos, Lucia Castro. "Prevalência de queixas de dores osteomusculares em motoristas de caminhão que trabalham em turnos irregulares." Universidade de São Paulo, 2009. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/6/6134/tde-16102009-163055/.
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Introdução: Os motoristas profissionais estão expostos a agravos em seu meio de trabalho que podem interferir em sua saúde física e mental. Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência de queixas de dores osteomusculares nos últimos 12 meses em motoristas de caminhão que trabalham em uma transportadora de cargas em horários irregulares e em motoristas que trabalham em horários fixo- diurno. Métodos: A população desse estudo constituiu-se de motoristas de caminhão do sexo masculino (n=460) com idade média de 39,8 anos. Os dados coletados, a partir de questionários, corresponderam a informações sobre aspectos sociodemográficos, estilo de vida, condições de saúde e aspectos do sono. A prevalência das queixas de dores osteomusculares foi estimada por meio do Questionário Nórdico de Sintomas Osteomusculares e sua associação com as variáveis estudadas foi verificada pela análise de regressão uni e multivariada. O teste Hosmer- Lemeshow foi realizado para medir o ajuste (goodness-of-fit) do modelo de regressão logística da variável dor com um nível de significância de p menor que 0,05. Resultados: A maioria dos motoristas estudados (53,5 por cento) referiu algum tipo de sintoma de dor e 22 por cento relataram dores na semana antecedente à pesquisa. Os motoristas do horário irregular apresentaram prevalência mais elevada de queixas de dor quando comparados aos do horário diurno. Qualidade de sono e hábito de cochilar, assim como desconforto ao dirigir o caminhão foram fatores de risco independentes para dor nos últimos 12 meses na maioria dos modelos de regressão obtidos. Conclusões: O trabalho em horário irregular está relacionado à presença de queixas de dores osteomusculares. A associação das queixas de dores nos últimos 12 meses com a baixa qualidade de sono e o hábito de não cochilar, observada neste estudo, sugere que o sono de má qualidade contribui para a presença de dores nesta população.Introduction: Truck drivers are exposed to risks of their work environment that can affect their physical and mental health. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of osteomuscular pain complaints, for the last 12 months, among truck drivers who work in irregular shifts compared to those who work in diurnal fixed shifts. Methods: The population studied included male truck drivers (n=460), mean age of 39.8 years old. The workers filled out questionnaires about socio-demographic aspects, life style, health status, and sleep characteristics. The prevalence of osteomuscular pain complaints was estimated using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and its association to the variables studied was analyzed through univariate and multivariate regression. The Hosmer-Lemeshow was chosen to measure the adjustment (goodness-of-fit) of the logistic regression model of the variable pain with a significance level of p less than 0.05. Results: Most of the drivers studied (53.5 per cent) mentioned some kind of pain symptom, and 22 per cent reported pain during the week before the research. The higher prevalence of pain complaint was reported by drivers who work in irregular hours when compared to those who work in fixed shifts. Sleep quality and taking naps, as well as discomfort when driving a truck were independent risk factors for pain during the previous 12 months for most of the regression models obtained. Conclusions: Irregular working time is related to osteomuscular pain. The association of pain complaints during the previous 12 months with low sleep quality and not taking naps contributed to the manifestation of pain in this population.
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Silva, Rita Sofia Teixeira Soares da. "Sintomatologia musculosquelética como ferramenta para uma intervenção ergonómica." Master's thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/1822/55231.
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Dissertação de mestrado em Engenharia HumanaAs lesões musculosqueléticas têm sido um dos maiores problemas de saúde para os indivíduos e uma das maiores preocupações para a ergonomia. Num universo cada vez mais competitivo, as empresas preocupam-se cada vez mais com a saúde e o bem-estar dos seus colaboradores, para que os mesmos sejam cada vez mais eficientes e eficazes. A ergonomia é a ciência que tem sido abordada pelas empresas, no sentido de promover processos de adequação dos postos de trabalho aos colaboradores lá existentes. No entanto essas tarefas, por vezes, são delegadas a profissionais sem formação adequada na área da segurança e saúde ocupacional, o que pode dificultar e prejudicar a conclusão de uma análise num posto de trabalho. Este trabalho foi desenvolvido no sentido de proporcionar aos profissionais da área de segurança e saúde ocupacional uma referência válida para o uso de uma ferramenta útil para um início de um programa ergonómico que pretendam implementar dentro das organizações. O trabalho foi desenvolvido numa empresa ligada à Indústria de produção de componentes têxtil e o principal objetivo foi estudar o estado da dor e desconforto musculosquelético dos trabalhadores e utilizar os resultados da aplicação do Questionário Nórdico Musculosquelético (QNM), na sua versão portuguesa, como ponto de partida para a identificação de postos de trabalho críticos para uma posterior intervenção ergonómica. Neste sentido, foi realizado uma revisão da bibliografia sobre os diversos aspetos das lesões musculosqueléticas e a sua influência na saúde dos colaboradores em diversas áreas de atuação. Posteriormente foram distribuídos os questionários pela população constituída por 644 trabalhadores, tendo-se obtido 526 respostas. Para a análise estatística foi utilizado o software IBM® SPSS® Statistics versão 25. Numa primeira análise, verificou-se com os dados recolhidos nas diferentes funções nos últimos 12 meses, que as regiões mais afetadas do corpo são as seguintes ordenadas por ordem decrescente de percentagem de dor: região lombar (54%), pescoço (42%), ombros (39%), tornozelo/pés (38%), punho/mãos (36%), joelhos (34%), ancas/coxas (22%), cotovelos (16%) e por último região torácica (7%). Posteriormente analisou-se a relação estatística entre as diferentes regiões do corpo e as diferentes funções. O resultado aponta para uma relação existente entre as dores no pescoço (χ²=13,8, gl=1, valor p <0,05), região lombar (χ²=12,8, gl=1, valor p <0,05), joelhos (χ²=18,4, gl=1, valor p <0,05) e tornozelo/ pés (χ²=35,9, gl=1, valor p <0,05) em pelo menos uma das funções em estudo. Concluiu-se também que as dores estatisticamente significativas predominam no grupo dos colaboradores que executam a função de Afinador e que os colaboradores que se queixam dessa dor também evitam as suas atividades normais devido a esses problemas. Por fim, após a análise das tarefas das diferentes funções relacionando com os resultados obtidos, são definidas uma ordem de prioridade de intervenção tendo em conta as propostas de recomendações que visam a melhoria das condições de trabalho dos grupos de colaboradores em estudo.
Musculoskeletal injuries have been one of the biggest health problems for individuals and one of the biggest concerns for ergonomics. In an increasingly competitive environment, companies are increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of their employees, so that they can work more efficiently and effectively. Ergonomics is the science that has been implemented by companies in order to promote processes which adapt jobs to existing employees. However, these tasks are sometimes delegated to professionals without adequate training in the area of occupational health and safety, which may hinder and hamper the completion of a job analysis. This work was developed to provide professionals in the area of occupational health and safety provide with a valid reference for the use of a valuable tool to start an ergonomic program that they intend to implement within organizations. The work was developed in the industry of textile components production and the main objective was to study the pain and musculoskeletal discomfort experienced by workers and use the results of the application of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NQM), in its Portuguese version, as a starting point for the identification of critical jobs for a later ergonomic intervention. In this sense, a review of the literature on the various aspects of musculoskeletal injuries and their impact on the health of employees in several areas was performed. Subsequently, the questionnaires were applied to a population of 644 workers having obtained 526. For statistical analysis, IBM® SPSS® Statistics version 25 was used. In a first analysis, it was verified with the data collected in the different functions in the last 12 months, that the most affected regions of the body are the following ordered in descending order of percentage of pain: lower back (54%), neck (42%), shoulders (39%), ankle / foot (38%), wrists (36%), knees (34%), hips / thighs (22%), elbows(16%) and finally thoracic region (7%). Later, the statistical relationship between the different regions of the body and the different functions was analyzed. The results point to a relationship between neck pain (χ² = 13.8, gl = 1, p value <0.05), lower back (χ² = 12.8, gl = 1, p value <0.05), knees (χ² = 18.4, gl = 1, p value <0.05) and ankle / feet (χ² = 35.9, gl = 1, p value <0.05) in at least one of the functions under study. It was also concluded that the statistically significant pains predominate in the group of employees who perform the function of Tuner and that the employees who complain of this pain also avoid their normal activities due to these problems. Finally, after analyzing the tasks of the different functions relating to the results obtained, an order of priority of intervention is defined taking into account the proposals of recommendations that aim at improving the working conditions of the groups of collaborators under study.
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Cravo, Filipe Miguel Costa. "Estudo ergonómico no setor do retalho e distribuição : análise da capacidade de trabalho e do risco de lesões músculo-esqueléticas ligadas ao trabalho." Master's thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/18885.
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Os objetivos deste estudo foram compreender as relações entre a capacidade de trabalho, os fatores psicossociais e a sintomatologia músculo-esquelética auto-referida em trabalhadores do setor do retalho e distribuição, e caracterizar o risco de lesão músculo-esquelética relacionada ao trabalho.
Na primeira parte do estudo, a amostra integrou 293 trabalhadores e, na segunda parte, 6 operadores do setor da Peixaria.
Para caracterizar a capacidade para o trabalho utilizou-se o Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho (Silva, et al., 2011), na caracterização dos fatores de risco psicossociais foi utilizado o COPSOQII (Silva et al., 2012) e para caracterizar a sintomatologia músculo-esquelética foi utilizado o Questionário Nórdico (Lopes, Uva, & Serranheira, 2008).
A sintomatologia músculo-esquelética auto-referida apresentou taxas de resposta de 42,3% na cervical, 41,3% na dorsal e 46,8% na lombar.
A média do ICT foi de 40,50 (±5,50), o que correspondeu a “boa” capacidade de trabalho. O sexo masculino apresentou melhores valores (42,10±4,58), bem como os operadores que praticam regularmente exercício físico (41,73±5,30).
Os resultados do COPSOQ mostraram que nas escalas em que o valor mais baixo corresponde ao pior resultado, a “influência no trabalho” apresentou um valor crítico, globalmente.
Na comparação do ICT com as escalas do COPSOQ II, verifica-se que o ICT melhora quanto menores forem as Exigências Quantitativas e Emocionais, os Conflitos Laborais, os Conflitos Trabalho/Família, os Comportamentos Ofensivos, os Problemas em Dormir, o Burnout, o Stress e os Sintomas Depressivos. O ICT melhora também quanto melhor a Confiança Horizontal e os níveis de Saúde. O ICT será também melhor quanto melhor for a perceção de Possibilidades de Desenvolvimento, a Previsibilidade, a Transparência do Papel Laboral Desempenhado, as Recompensas/Reconhecimento, o Apoio Social de Colegas, o Apoio Social de Superiores, a Comunidade Social no Trabalho, a Qualidade da Liderança, a Confiança Vertical, a Justiça e Respeito, a Autoeficácia, o Significado do Trabalho, o Compromisso face ao Local de Trabalho e a Satisfação no Trabalho.
Na análise das situações mais penosas e após o cálculo do valor do REBA, verificou-se a necessidade urgente de implementar mudanças nas tarefas analisadas.The objectives of this study were to understand the relationships between work ability, psychosocial factors, and self-reported musculoskeletal symptomatology in workers in the retail and distribution sectors, and to characterize the risk of work-related musculoskeletal injury. In the first part of the study, the sample consisted of 293 employees and, in the second part, 6 operators in the fishery sector. To characterize the ability for work, the Work Ability Index (WAI) was used (Silva, et al., 2011), and for the characterization of the psychosocial risk factors was used the COPSOQII (Silva et al., 2012) and to characterize the Musculoskeletal symptoms was used the Nordic Questionnaire (Lopes, Uva, & Serranheira, 2008). Self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms show a 42.3% response rate in the cervical, 41.3% in the dorsal and 46.8% in the lumbar. The mean of the WAI was 40.50 (± 5.50), which corresponded to "good" working ability. The males presented better values (42.10 ± 4.58), as well as the operators who regularly practice physical exercise (41.73 ± 5.30). The COPSOQ results showed that at scales where the lowest value corresponds to the worst result, "influence at work" presents a critical value globally. In the comparison of the WAI with the COPSOQ II scales, it is verified that the WAI improves the smaller the Quantitative and Emotional Requirements, Labor Conflicts, Work / Family Conflicts, Offensive Behaviors, Sleeping Problems, Burnout, Stress and the Depressive Symptoms. The WAI also improves the better the Horizontal Trust and the Health levels. The WAI will also be better the better the perception of Development Possibilities, the Predictability, the Transparency of the Role Played Job, the Rewards / Recognition, the Social Support of Colleagues , the Social Support of Superiors, the Social Community at Work, the Quality of Leadership, Vertical Confidence, Justice and Respect, Self-efficacy, Meaning of Work, Commitment to Workplace and Work Satisfaction. In the analysis of the most distressing situations and after the calculation of the REBA value, there was an urgent need to implement changes in the tasks analyzed.
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Francisco, Marta Filipa Gomes. "Análise ergonómica do trabalho realizado por operadores florestais." Master's thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/18928.
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As lesões músculo-esqueléticas são patologias que afetam cada vez mais pessoas, estas podem ser causadas ou agravadas pelo trabalho. No setor florestal não existem muitos estudos que contemplem as várias tarefas que os operadores florestais realizam, por isso ser importante este estudo. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o risco de desenvolvimento de lesões músculo-esqueléticas associado às tarefas realizadas pelos operadores florestais, para isto a recolha de dados foi feita através de observações livres e de questionários aos operadores. Para realizar a avaliação de riscos utilizou-se um método de matrizes desenvolvido pela Direção geral das relações laborais da Catalunha. Para testar a existência de associação entre as variáveis (sociodemográficas e de trabalho) e a presença de dor nas várias regiões corporais, recorreu-se ao teste de independência do Qui-Quadrado e ao Cramer’s V. As regiões com mais queixas foram o punho direito (53%) e a zona lombar (42%), sendo as queixas maioritariamente classificadas com uma intensidade moderada e uma frequência superior a 4 vezes/ano. Os resultados da avaliação de riscos evidenciaram, para muitas das tarefas, um nível grave sugerindo a necessidade de se realizarem alterações. Globalmente não se encontraram associações estatisticamente significativas (p>0,05); das poucas associações encontradas, estas revelaram uma intensidade entre o moderado e o forte.Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries that affects more and more people, these injuries can be caused or aggravated by the work. In the forest sector there are not many studies that contemplate the various tasks that forest operators perform, that's why it's so important do this study. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders associated with the tasks performed by forest operators. Data collection was done through free observations and using questionnaires, specifically developed for this purpose. A matrix method, developed by Direção geral das relações laborais de Catalunha, was the method used to quantify the risk associated to MSDs development. The Chi-square test and Cramer’s V coeficiente were used to assess associations between variables (demographic and work-related characteristics) and the prevalence of complains in each body region assessed. The main regions affected were the right wrist (53%) and lower back (42%), which are in accordance with the results reported by other studies. The majority of complaints were classified with a moderate intensity and a frequency more than 4 times a year. The results of the risk assessment revealed, for many of the tasks, a serious level suggesting the need to make changes. In general, there were no statistically significant differences (p> 0.05). However, of the few cases found, Cramer’s V test revealed moderate and strong associations (> 0.60).
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Ramos, Constança Davison Ribeiro Semião. "Análise do risco de lesão músculo-esquelética na movimentação de vítimas por Técnicos de Emergência Pré-Hospitalar que operam em ambulâncias de emergência médica." Master's thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/18922.
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Os Técnicos de Emergência Pré-Hospitalar estão expostos a diversos fatores de risco
ocupacionais e a conjunturas de realização da atividade exigentes, sendo frequentemente
obrigados a atuar sob condições de pressão temporal e emocional, tornando esta profissão
altamente desgastante. Este estudo foca-se na análise do risco de lesão músculo-esquelética
na movimentação de vítimas por estes técnicos.
A metodologia dividiu-se em duas partes: Um questionário, respondido por 51 técnicos que
incluiu fatores sociodemográficos, hábitos e estilos de vida, determinantes da atividade, a
versão média portuguesa do COPSOQ II, e uma versão portuguesa adaptada do Questionário
Nórdico de Sintomatologia Músculo-Esquelética Auto-Referida; observações sistemáticas de
340 posturas em 20 técnicos e aplicação do método REBA a quatro tarefas (elevação da maca,
descida da maca, colocação da cadeira na ambulância e transporte em escadas com cadeira).
Os resultados do questionário revelaram que a prevalência de sintomatologia músculoesquelética
foi mais elevada na região lombar, dorsal e ombros. Foram identificadas
diferenças significativas, em pelo menos um segmento, em 19 das 32 escalas do COPSOQ II.
Essas diferenças foram encontradas principalmente nos ombros, cervical e dorsal, revelando
uma associação entre os sintomas músculo-esqueléticos e os fatores de risco psicossociais.
Nos resultados do REBA, todas as tarefas tiveram um risco médio; a tarefa de transporte em
escadas com cadeira-baixo, obteve o resultado mais crítico, com 43.6% das posturas
analisadas a apresentar risco elevado.
A Ergonomia pode ter um contributo decisivo neste contexto, não só através da prevenção
dos riscos ocupacionais, principalmente do foro músculo-esquelético, mas também
garantindo maior conforto e satisfação dos TEPH, como contributo para a produtividade.Emergency Medical Technicians are exposed to a large diversity of situations and have constantly to adapt their actions to the circumstances that they face, making this profession highly demanding in several aspects. This cross-sectional study focuses on the analysis of the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in patient handling tasks. The study encompassed two phases: The first, based on a questionnaire, answered by 51 professionals, that comprised socio-demographic characteristics, variables related with lifestyle, sleep and activity, the Portuguese medium version of COPSOQ II and the Portuguese adapted version of standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire; and the second, systematic observations of 340 postures, among 20 technicians, with subsequent application of the REBA method to four tasks (lifting the stretcher, descending the stretcher, placement of the chair in the ambulance and transport of the chair on stairs). The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was higher in the lower back, upper back and shoulders. Statistically significant differences were identified in at least one segment, in 19 of the 32 COPSOQ II scales. These differences were found mainly in shoulders, neck and upper back, revealing, in these cases, an association between musculoskeletal symptoms and psychosocial risk factors. According to the REBA results, all tasks had a medium risk associated; the task of transportation of the chair on stairs, in the low position, obtained the most critical result, with 43.6% of the analyzed postures presenting a high risk. Ergonomics can have a decisive contribution in this context not only through the prevention of occupational risks but also ensuring greater comfort and satisfaction of the EMT’s, without neglecting their productivity.
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Santos, Inês de Sousa Pinto Conde dos. "Análise ergonómica na indústria químico-farmacêutica : análise do risco de lesões músculo-esqueléticas nos setores da produção." Master's thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/19773.
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O presente estudo decorreu numa empresa da indústria químico-farmacêutica que
tem como finalidade a produção de ingredientes ativos farmacêuticos (APIs), que podem
ser produzidos através de processos de síntese química, processos biológicos de
fermentação e purificação. Os processos produtivos são complexos e com riscos elevados,
onde se inclui o risco de lesões músculo-esqueléticas. Este estudo tem como objetivo
principal a análise do risco de lesões músculo-esqueléticas relacionadas com o trabalho
(LMERT) nos setores da produção de uma indústria químico-farmacêutica.
O estudo foi dividido em duas partes principais, a caracterização das situações de
trabalho, das características dos trabalhadores e da sua perceção face aos fatores de risco,
através de um questionário que obteve uma taxa de resposta de 100%; a segunda parte do
estudo permitiu a quantificação do nível de risco de lesão músculo-esquelética através
dos métodos REBA e QEC, em que 501 posturas foram analisadas no setor da síntese
química (SQ) e 405 posturas no setor das transformações não estéreis (TNEs), através do
método REBA. Com o método QEC na síntese química foram analisadas 57 observações
e nas TNEs 93 observações. Os resultados da aplicação do questionário revelaram que a
prevalência da sintomatologia músculo-esquelética auto-referida foi mais elevada na
região lombar (35,9%) e dorsal (25,0%). Os resultados da aplicação do método REBA na
SQ mostraram que a mistura de componente final e o 7ºpasso de produção apresentaram
os níveis de risco mais elevados; nas TNEs, o armazém de matérias primas e a sala da
mistura apresentaram os níveis de risco mais elevados. Em ambos os setores as regiões
corporais com uma pontuação do REBA mais elevada são a lombar/dorsal e os ombros.
Os resultados do método QEC, na SQ estão de acordo com os resultados obtidos através
do método REBA, ou seja, a mistura de componente final e o 7º passo apresentaram um
nível de risco elevado/muito elevado; nas TNEs as salas com nível de risco elevado/muito
elevado foram a sala da secagem, de mistura e o armazém de matérias primas. Segundo
o método QEC as regiões corporais com uma pontuação mais elevada foram a
lombar/dorsal e os ombros.This study was carried out in a pharmaceutical-chemical industry, that aims to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), can be produced through chemical synthesis processes, biological fermentation and purification processes. The production processes are complex and with high risks, including the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. The main objective of this study was to assess the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the pharmaceutical-chemical industry production sectors. The study encompassed two main phases, the characterization of work situations, workers and their perception of risk factors, through a questionnaire that obtained a response rate of 100%; The second part of the study allowed the quantification of the risk level through the REBA and QEC methods, which resulted in 501 postures analyzed in the chemical synthesis sector and 405 postures analyzed in the non-sterile transformations (TNEs) sector, using the REBA method. The QEC method in the chemical synthesis were analyzed 57 observations and in the TNEs 93 observations. The results of the questionnaire revealed that the prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal symptoms was higher in the lumbar (35,9%) and dorsal region (25,0%). The results of the application of the REBA method in SQ showed that the final component mixture and the 7th production step presented the highest results; In TNEs the raw material warehouse and mixing room showed the highest results. In both sectors the body regions with the highest REBA results were the lumbar / dorsal and shoulders. The results of the QEC method in SQ were in agreement with the results obtained by the REBA method, ie the final component mixture and the 7th step present high / very high risk; in TNEs the high / very high risk rooms are, the drying, mixing room and the raw materials warehouse. According to the QEC method the body regions with the highest results are the lumbar / dorsal and shoulders.
Book chapters on the topic "Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire"
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Vachinska, Sonya, Valentina Markova, and Todor Ganchev. "A Risk Assessment Study on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Computer Users Based on A Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire." In Contemporary Methods in Bioinformatics and Biomedicine and Their Applications, 433–44. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96638-6_45.
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Herlambang, Y. "Musculoskeletal analysis of a stand screen-printing table design using the nordic body map questionnaire." In Dynamics of Industrial Revolution 4.0: Digital Technology Transformation and Cultural Evolution, 219–24. London: Routledge, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003193241-41.
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Mishra, Debesh, and Suchismita Satapathy. "Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders of Odisha Farmers in Selected Agricultural Tasks." In Research Anthology on Changing Dynamics of Diversity and Safety in the Workforce, 1577–606. IGI Global, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-2405-6.ch078.
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In the chapter, there are dual main contributions. In the first phase, based on the extensive review of literature on the application of cuckoo search (CS) methodology, its application for the optimization of agricultural pesticide sprayers for maximum efficiency was suggested. In the second phase of study, 75 farmers of Odisha in India were considered to assess their musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) during seeding, fertilizing, and weeding of crops using a Standardized Nordic Questionnaire with a five point rating scale (i.e., 1 = Very less, 2 =Less, 3 = Nil, 4 = Strong, 5 = Very Strong). Factor analysis was performed for “seeding, fertilizing, and weeding characteristics,” “economical characteristics,” and “tools and equipment characteristics of farmers.” Then Pearson correlation coefficient matrix was generated for the seeding, fertilizing, and weeding characteristics of farmers, followed by regression analysis for the economic characteristics of farmers.
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Mishra, Debesh, and Suchismita Satapathy. "Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders of Odisha Farmers in Selected Agricultural Tasks." In Advances in Medical Technologies and Clinical Practice, 336–64. IGI Global, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7796-6.ch015.
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In the chapter, there are dual main contributions. In the first phase, based on the extensive review of literature on the application of cuckoo search (CS) methodology, its application for the optimization of agricultural pesticide sprayers for maximum efficiency was suggested. In the second phase of study, 75 farmers of Odisha in India were considered to assess their musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) during seeding, fertilizing, and weeding of crops using a Standardized Nordic Questionnaire with a five point rating scale (i.e., 1 = Very less, 2 =Less, 3 = Nil, 4 = Strong, 5 = Very Strong). Factor analysis was performed for “seeding, fertilizing, and weeding characteristics,” “economical characteristics,” and “tools and equipment characteristics of farmers.” Then Pearson correlation coefficient matrix was generated for the seeding, fertilizing, and weeding characteristics of farmers, followed by regression analysis for the economic characteristics of farmers.
Conference papers on the topic "Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire"
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Chairani, Aulia. "VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY TEST OF THE NORDIC MUSCULOSKELETAL QUESTIONNAIRE WITH FORMAL AND INFORMAL SECTOR WORKERS." In The 7th International Conference on Public Health 2020. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph-fp.05.06.
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Su’udi and Aby Yazid Al Busthomy Rofi’i. "The Association Between Working Position and Musculoskeletal Disorders Complaints Using Nordic Body Map Questionnaire among Emergency Nurses." In International Conference of Health Development. Covid-19 and the Role of Healthcare Workers in the Industrial Era (ICHD 2020). Paris, France: Atlantis Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/ahsr.k.201125.004.
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Satiko Takekewa, Karina, Josiane Sotrate Gonçalves, Fabiana Almeida Foltran, Cristiane Shinohara Moriguchi, Ana Beatriz de Oliveira, and Tatiana de Oliveira Sato. "Factors Associated With Spinal Disorders Among Visual Display Unit Workers." In Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference. AHFE International, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/10047.
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The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with spinal disorders among video display unit workers. Ninety-two workers answered the Nordic Questionnaire; Need for Recovery scale; Rolland-Morris Disability questionnaire; Work Ability Index; Job Content Questionnaire and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. Workers reported musculoskeletal symptoms in last 7 days, functional limitation and medical seek in the last 12 months, respectively, for the neck (13.0%, 5.4%, 9.8%), upper (15.2%, 7.6%, 9.8%) and lower back (22.8%, 10.9%, 10.9%).Symptoms in the neck were predicted by gender; in the upper back by age; and in the lower back by dedication and absorption. Functional limitation in the neck was predicted by vigor; in the upper back by age, need for recovery and social support; and in the lower back by gender, need for recovery and work ability. Seek for health care due to neck symptoms was predicted by work ability and absorption; in the upper back by control, work ability and absorption; and in the lower back by age, work ability and absorption. Low back disability was predicted by need for recovery and functional limitation. Musculoskeletal complaints are predicted by multiple factors, which reinforces the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.
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Kalkis, Valdis, Zenija Roja, and Henrijs Kalkis. "Methodology of Physical Load Risk Assessment in Latvia." In Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference. AHFE International, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe100082.
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Occupational safety and health have a considerable value for employees and employers in Latvia. Despite the fact that modern production systems involve highly specialized and complex machinery, there are many human activities including manual tasks that have not been automated due to flexibility requirements. Physical overloading is caused, for example, by lifting or pushing heavy objects, daily use of vibratory tools or prolonged work while bending over. Insufficient physical load (lack of activities) is caused, for example, by prolonged sedentary work without periodic breaks for movement. The importance of psycho-emotional factors, including stress at work, should also be taken into account here. Musculoskeletal complaints are responsible for one-third of the reported cases of absenteeism and disability. Therefore, physical load forms the core of the problem, and is one of the main factors hindering sustained healthy, productive work, and wellbeing. This calls for the development of practical exposure assessment tools, particularly for health and safety practitioners, to quickly assess an exposure to ergonomic risks. The knowledge of the risk and corresponding risk assessment methods are aim of investigation and provide basis for the formulation and implementation of preventive measures. The road building workers, textile sewers and cutters, as well as fire-fighters-rescuers, who are employed in a wide range of tasks, were used as an example of ergonomic risk analysis.Several tools for description and assessment of ergonomic risks applying subjective, mathematical and experimental (objective) methods were used. The chosen tools and technique are: Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E); KIM (exposure scores for pushing/pulling, carrying), QEC (exposure levels for main body regions), OWAS (time sampling for body postures and force), RULA (categorization of upper limb postures and force with action levels), MAC (manual handling assessment charts), NIOSH (lifting equations, biomechanical load limits), SI (the strain index), workload energy expenditure (WEE), heart rate monitoring (HRM), myotonometry (MYO), NASA-TLX (mental and physical workload interaction/task load index), WAI (work ability index). The chosen methods have been categorized under four main headings: 1) self-reports from workers, 2) observation methods, 3) mathematical methods, 4) direct measurement of exposure variables at work.Analysing these methods it was established that KIM, QEC, NIOSH, OWAS, WAI and HRM are more suitable for quick assessment of the ergonomic risks at work, while the RULA, WEE and MYO are more complicated for quick assessment. It was found that employee's subjective point of view on workload does not always coincide with the objective measurement results. It was concluded that the physical load assessment methods, analysed in this study, are successfully introduced in Latvia, and preventive measures, such as medical hypnotherapy, including cognitive hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis training sessions, are effective methods to decrease composite chronic pain intensity, as well as to decrease psychogenic tension and muscle fatigue, and to increase the life quality.