Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residents
Objectives: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Saudi Arabia are not often reported in the literature. This study aimed to identify musculoskeletal symptoms among otorhinolaryngology residents in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted in May 2018 and inclu...
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Published in | Sultan Qaboos University medical journal Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 202 - 208 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English Arabic |
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Muscat - Oman
Sultan Qaboos Uinversity : Academic Publication Board
01.05.2020
Sultan Qaboos University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Sultan Qaboos University Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, College of Medicine & Health Sciences |
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Summary: | Objectives: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Saudi Arabia are not often reported in the literature.
This study aimed to identify musculoskeletal symptoms among otorhinolaryngology residents in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: This cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted in May 2018 and included residents registered in
the Saudi Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Board Training programme, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to assess musculoskeletal symptoms in addition to demographic and
occupational factors, including operating position and the average number of operating hours. Results: A total of 45
residents (response rate: 68.2%) completed the survey, including 33 males (73.3%) and 12 females (26.7%). Most residents
(91.1%) reported at least one musculoskeletal symptom. The most commonly reported musculoskeletal over the previous
12 months were shoulder complaints (64.4%) followed by neck complaints (60%). In the short term (i.e. within seven
days preceding the survey), neck complaints were more common than shoulder complaints (28.9% versus 20%). Lower
back complaints were the most common cause of activity limitation (24.4%) followed by shoulder complaints (13.3%),
while those with neck complaints reported it as a cause for visiting a physician (8.9%). Hip and thigh complaints were
significantly more frequent among residents with operation times of eight hours or more compared to those who
operating for less than eight hours (42.9% versus 5.9%; P = 0.021). Conclusion: A high incidence of shoulder, neck
and lower back complaints was found in this study. Residency is an ideal time in an otorhinolaryngologist’s career to
implement programmes in ergonomic best practices before bad habits are developed. |
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ISSN: | 2075-051X 2075-0528 |
DOI: | 10.18295/squmj.2020.20.02.011 |