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ArticleCureus2025

Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Computer-Using Non-teaching Staff From Select Educational Institutes at Sangli.

Swati C Kurane, Sachin Sakate

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Swati C KuraneMedical Surgical Department, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Nursing, Sangli, IND.
Sachin SakateMedical Surgical Department, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Nursing, Sangli, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a musculoskeletal condition frequently referred to as an occupational hazard, a classification that includes jobs requiring computer use. Long-term use of computers has been associated with the risk of CTS. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of CTS among computer-using non-teaching staff from select educational institutes at Sangli, Miraj, Kupwad corporation area. Methodology This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2024 to June 2024. A total of 150 computer-using non-teaching staff working at the selected educational institutes of Sangli, Miraj, and Kupwad area were recruited in the study by simple random method. Inclusion criteria included computer-using non-teaching staff of educational institutes who were willing to give informed written consent for the study. Exclusion criteria included participants already on treatment for CTS. A pre-validated structured questionnaire was utilized to assess the sociodemographic variables and signs/symptoms of CTS. The duration and type of computer usage were also recorded. Results The prevalence of CTS among computer-using staff was 96.81 (64.54%). Staff aged more than 40 years with a job experience of 10 years were prone to develop CTS. A chi-square value of 51.273 in association with the participant's age (40 years and more) was observed with a p-value <0.001

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carpal tunnel syndromemobility disordersoccupational hazardsafe computer usework-related musculoskeletal disorder

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PMID40260332
PMCPMC12011204

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