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NCT Number: NCT05578937

Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Associated Factors of Healthcare Professionals

The aim is to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among Italian health professionals by analysing demographic and psychosocial factors. In addition, the impact of the symptoms detected on the quality of life and physical and mental health was analyzed. All health workers on duty in hospital wards for at least 12 months

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Key information

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Disorders Musculoskeletal Diseases Psychosocial Problem

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Azienda ospedaliera nazionale SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo

Alessandria, 15121, Italy

About this study

The online questionnaire sent to the participants was divided into two sections.

The first section concerned the collection of demographic data of the participants (eg age, gender, level of education, work experience, company to which they belong, department, profession, etc.).

The second section concerned the assessment of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, pain, quality of life and assessment of subjective perception of health and assessment of psychosocial factors in the workplace.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • health personnel who were active in clinical practice during the study period from January to June 2022.
  • All health professionals who signed the informed consent
  • Health professionals in service in the wards for at least 12 months from the date of sending the questionnaire.

Exclusion criteria

Health workers with unsuitability for handling loads

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. musculoskeletal disorders

    Time frame: 8 months

    prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders

Secondary outcomes

  1. demographic and psychosocial factors

    Time frame: 8 months

    prevalence of factors and correlation with musculoskeletal disorders

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Correlation Between Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Associated Factors of Healthcare Professionals in the Hospital Setting

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Oct 13, 2022
Registry last updated
Oct 13, 2022

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