ArticleJournal of occupational rehabilitation2015
Occupational Therapy Practitioners with Occupational Musculoskeletal Injuries: Prevalence and Risk Factors.
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- Workplace musculoskeletal problems in occupational therapy students.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work-Related Lower Back Pain among Radiographers in the State of Kuwait.Radiology research and practice · 2021Article
- Musculoskeletal Complaints in Occupational Therapists Compared to the General Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in Germany.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Occupational Risks in Occupational Therapy Service Learning: A Single-Site "Fear Factor" Study in South Africa.Occupational therapy international · 2020Article
- Relationships between Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire and Online Rapid Office Strain Assessment Questionnaire.Iranian journal of public health · 2018Article
- Effects of stretching exercise training and ergonomic modifications on musculoskeletal discomforts of office workers: a randomized controlled trial.Brazilian journal of physical therapyArticle
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and risk factors of occupational musculoskeletal injuries (OMIs) among occupational therapy practitioners over a 12-month period.
methodA self-administered questionnaire mailed to 500 randomly selected practicing occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) living in the state of Texas.
resultsA response rate of 38 % was attained with 192 questionnaires returned. In a 12-months working period, 23 % of occupational therapy practitioners experienced musculoskeletal injuries. Muscle strain (52 %) was most reported injury and lower back (32 %) was most injured body part. Years of practicing experience (t = 2.83, p = 0.01), and age x(2)(2, N = 192) = 8.28, p = 0.02 were found as significant factors associated with injuries among OTAs. No factors were significantly associated with injuries among OTs.
conclusionPatient handling was the primary factor associated with injuries. Also, minimal experience and older age were concluded as risk factors that might contribute to OMIs.
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