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ReviewJournal of preventive medicine and hygiene2017

The effect of musculoskeletal problems on fatigue and productivity of office personnel: a cross-sectional study.

H Daneshmandi, A R Choobineh, H Ghaem, M Alhamd, A Fakherpour

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Review in Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04857853 (Effects of Exercise, Rest Breaks and Ergonomics Modification on Fatigue and Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Static Workstation Office Workers), which is not on this map. Cited by 25 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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NCT04857853 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2020, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Exercise, Rest Breaks and Ergonomics Modification on Fatigue and Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Static Workstation Office Workers

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2020 to 2021Enrolled42ConditionsMusculoskeletal PainArmsExercise Without Rest Break, Exercise With Rest Break, Rest Break
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

H DaneshmandiResearch Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
A R ChoobinehResearch Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
H GhaemDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
M AlhamdEnvironmental Health Unit, Shiraz Health Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
A FakherpourStudent Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionWork-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) can impact on fatigue and productivity of office workers. This study aimed to investigate the effect of musculoskeletal problems on fatigue and productivity among office personnel.

methodsThis study was performed on 101 Iranian office workers. Data were gathered through a demographic questionnaire, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, Numeric Rating Scale, Persian version of Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue Scale, and Persian version of Health and Work Questionnaire.

resultsThe results revealed that the highest prevalence rates of musculoskeletal symptoms in the past week were related to neck (41.6%), lower back (41.6%), and shoulders (40.6%). The mean score of discomfort/pain was 1.67, 1.55, and 1.31 in the neck, lower back, and shoulders, respectively. Additionally, the severity of discomfort/pain in neck, shoulders, lower back, and thighs was correlated to total fatigue. The severity of discomfort/pain in neck, lower back, buttock, and thighs was also correlated to the concentration/focus subscale of productivity.

conclusionsImprovement of working conditions is suggested to reduce musculoskeletal problems and fatigue and enhance productivity.

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EfficiencyAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFatigueFemaleHumansIranMaleMusculoskeletal DiseasesOccupational DiseasesPrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesDiscomfortFatigueMusculoskeletal systemOfficePainProductivity

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PMCPMC5668935

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