SynthesisBMC public health2024
Musculoskeletal disorders among truck drivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Musculoskeletal disorders among bank workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- Sedentary behavior and activity patterns in Swedish log truck drivers - a descriptive cross-sectional study.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dockworkers: The Role of Psychosocial Stress and Physical Demands in an Iranian Port.Health science reports · 2026Article
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- Cumulative Incidence of Mental Disorders Among German Military Personnel Deployed to Iraq 2015-2018-An Epidemiological Study.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2025Article
- Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Heavy Vehicle Drivers and Office Workers: A Comparative Analysis Using a Machine Learning Approach.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe job of truck driving exposes the drivers to various risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to unfavorable working conditions. Hence, this research was conducted to investigate the frequency of MSDs among individuals working as truck drivers. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe present research followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, and its protocol was registered in international prospective register of systematic review (PROSPERO) under the code CRD42024507985. Databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, SID, ISC, and Google Scholar were searched without time restrictions until February 7th, 2024 to identify relevant articles. Meta-analysis was conducted using a random effects model, and heterogeneity between studies was evaluated using the I
resultsIn the initial search, 678 articles were identified. After removing duplicates and articles unrelated to the research objective and inclusion criteria, 15 articles were included in the meta-analysis, involving 2,662 truck drivers. The findings from the research show that 61.75% of truck drivers have musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) (95% CI: 46.98-76.52, I
conclusionAccording to the study findings, the prevalence of MSDs among truck drivers is relatively high, and several risk factors contribute to these disorders. Therefore, to decrease the prevalence of MSDs among truck drivers, it is recommended to develop and implement essential training programs, ergonomic interventions, and regular evaluations of the work environment.
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