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NCT Number: NCT04670159

Online Physical Activity and Ergonomics Training in Physiotherapy Students Receiving Distance Education

The pandemic process has caused very important changes and effects in the economy, social life and education practices, especially health at global level. Within the scope of the measures taken, with the closure of educational institutions and interruption of face-to-face education, the education of 1.6 billion students, which corresponds to approximately half of the student population from all educational levels, has been interrupted. The need and approach to open and distance learning has come to the fore with significant changes and effects on education worldwide. Pandemic measures, the transition to distance education and the increase in computer usage caused an increase in ergonomic risks in students. Due to the pandemic process, it has been reported that the physical activity level of students decreases and the sitting period is prolonged. In this study, physiotherapy students who receive distance education will be given online ergonomics and physical activity training and the results will be evaluated.

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Key information

Conditions

Health Behavior Behavior Ergonomics Online Education

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa

Istanbul, Avcılar, 34320, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The pandemic process has caused very important changes and effects in the economy, social life and education practices, especially health at global level. Within the scope of the measures taken, with the closure of educational institutions and interruption of face-to-face education, the education of 1.6 billion students, which corresponds to approximately half of the student population from all educational levels, has been interrupted. The need and approach to open and distance learning has come to the fore with significant changes and effects on education worldwide. Pandemic measures, the transition to distance education and the increase in computer usage caused an increase in ergonomic risks in students. Due to the pandemic process, it has been reported that the physical activity level of students decreases and the sitting period is prolonged. In this study, physiotherapy students who receive distance education will be given online ergonomics and physical activity training and the results will be evaluated.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Being receiving distance education due to the Covid pandemic
  • Being in the age range of 18-25

Exclusion criteria

  • Congenital or subsequent disability affecting the musculoskeletal system
  • Presence of cognitive impairment
  • Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
  • Having a neurological or cardiovascular disease
  • Exercising regularly

Treatment and study plan

Online education

Behavioral

Online ergonomics, exercise and physical activity training will be provided 3 times a week for 6 weeks. The trainings it is planned to be made with a video-based online platform called Edpuzzle. With the online classroom created, the student education will be provided. A total of 18 training videos will be prepared, each video is 6-10 minutes. After the training there will be an individual motivational interview with the students in the this group with the zoom application. With motivational interview solutions by revealing the willingness, obstacles and indecision of the student to transfer the learned information to his daily life will be recommended.

Information With Brochure

Behavioral

An e-brochure will be prepared for students in this group to provide information on ergonomics, physical activity and exercise. and the e-brochure will be sent to the students via e-mail after the initial evaluation.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in ergonomic risks in the distance education process

    Time frame: Baseline, change from baseline ergonomics risks levels at 6 weeks

    The ergonomic risk levels of the participants in the distance education process will be determined by Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) .The Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) was designed to quickly quantify risks associated with computer work and to establish an action level for change based on reports of worker discomfort. Ergonomic risk assessment will be done after online training and brochure information for all participants.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Measuring the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder By Cornell questionniare Questionnaire

    Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks

    The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire is an outcome measure used widely when examining musculoskeletal disorders in various occupational groups and students alike.The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire was taken from the instruments provided by Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory at Cornell University.

    The changes in the musculoskeletal disorders of the participants will be evaluated before and after the online training and brochure information.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effectiveness of Online Physical Activity and Ergonomics Training in Physiotherapy Students Receiving Distance Education

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Dec 17, 2020
Registry last updated
Dec 13, 2021

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