Musculoskeletal Complaints in an Industry

The hypothesis of this study is that there will be a variety of factors influencing the musculoskeletal complaints among workers of different sectors.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) account for more than 30% of occupational diseases in the world. In order to organize the strategic actions that will be developed for the prevention of MSDs, it is essential to analyze in advance the peculiar situations of the different sectors of a workplace. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among workers in a medium-sized industry by comparing its sectors and to investigate the influence of occupational and non-occupational factors in the increase of complaints.

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Key information

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Disorder Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Medicine. University of Sao Paulo

São Paulo, Sao Paulo/SP, 05360-160, Brazil

About this study

The Nordic questionnaire was used to asses musculoskeletal symptoms as well as questionnaires about lifestyle and work-related conditions in 185 workers divided into three sectors of an industry (factory - microelectronics, office and logistics)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

work in the industry

Exclusion criteria

work less than a month in the industry

Treatment and study plan

questionnaires

Other

185 industry workers divided in three sectors (factory, office and logistics) were assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and lifestyle and work-related conditions questionnaires.

Primary outcomes

musculoskeletal complaints

Time frame: one month

musculoskeletal complaints in different parts of the body

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Sao Paulo General Hospital

Other

Collaborators

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior.

Registry information

Official study title

Factors That Influence the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Complaints Among Workers in Different Sectors of an Industry

Acronym: FIPMCAWMI

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Jul 31, 2012
Registry last updated: Aug 1, 2012

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