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NCT Number: NCT02552680

Preventive Program for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Introduction: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are characterized by inflammation of muscles, tendons, fascia and nerves of upper limbs, shoulder girdle and neck. Its incidence is increasing and there is evidence of its association with the pace of work. As WMSDs, another major public health problem is back pain, which also negatively influence the quality of life of patients. These diseases affect many workers, among them, workers in the health area, including surgeons. Studies show that many surgeons are suffering from fatigue and musculoskeletal pain after undergoing surgery, especially laparoscopy. Regarding the quality of life of doctors, a study indicates that surgeons have commitment of domains "Vitality" and "Pain". For these reasons it is important to develop strategies for prevention of occupational risks (WMSDs) in this class of workers.

Objectives: To evaluate the influence of a Preventive Program (educational and gymnastics) for prevention of WMSDs, in the quality of life, in limitation of the work, in intensity and frequency of musculoskeletal pain in surgeons of the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre. There will also be evaluated the effects of the program on muscular strength and flexibility of medics participating in the Preventive Program.

Methodology: Randomized clinical trial with a sample of 54 surgeons, divided into two groups: A ("Intervention": will participate in eight meetings consisting of exercise and guidelines on care and prevention of WMSDs in activities of daily living, especially those relating work activities) and B ("Control": will receive a manual-brochure - containing information about general health). Participants will sign a Letter of Consent.

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Key information

Conditions

Quality of Life Adherence Interventions Behavior Health Behavior Health Education Medication Adherence Patient Acceptance of Health Care Patient Compliance Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Clinical Trial Study with 54 surgeons allocated in two groups: A and B. They received two protocols in accordance with the groups they have been allocated.

Group A: participated in eight meetings supervised by physical education professionals, with 15 minutes duration, individually administered, twice a week, during the surgeons working hours, at times and places combined with them. The meetings were composed of endurance exercise, mobility and muscle stretching. They were also given guidance on care and prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in activities fo daily life, especially those related to work activities.

Group B: received a manual (brochure ) containing information on general health care, especially designed for this study. With food guide, sleep, physical activity and smoking.

Were measured the quality of life, muscle force, muscle stretching and pain. The dates were collected at the beginning of the procedures, 4 weeks after the protocols and 26 after the protocols.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • surgeons (teachers, contractors and medical residents)
  • of the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
  • members of General Surgery teams, Digestive Surgery , Plastic Surgery and Coloproctology
  • of both sexes

Exclusion criteria

  • individuals who did not agree to participate in the study
  • those who were not present at the time of the study (regardless of reason)
  • those who had some more serious illness that prevented the achievement of study protocols

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Other

Physical Exercise

Guideline

Other

Guideline on care and prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in activities of daily living, especially those relating work activities.

brochure

Other

Manual/brochure containing information about general health

Primary outcomes

  1. Quality of life

    Time frame: 26 weeks after the interventions

    Quality of life evaluated by the Short-Form Survey Questionnaire (SF-36). Unit of measure: Scale of Quality of life.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Muscle strength - Grip and Pinch Strength

    Time frame: 4 weeks and 26 weeks after the interventions

    Evaluated by hand grip dynamometer and pinch grip dynamometer. Unit of measure: kilogram force (kgf) (both evaluations).

  2. Muscle flexibility

    Time frame: 4 weeks and 26 weeks after the interventions

    Evaluated by "Banco de Wells". Unit of measure: centimeters (cm)

  3. Musculoskeletal intensity of pain

    Time frame: 4 weeks and 26 weeks after the interventions

    Evaluated by Questionnaire. Unit of measure: Scale of pain.

  4. Quality of life - after 4 weeks

    Time frame: 4 weeks after the interventions

    Quality of life evaluated by the Short-Form Survey Questionnaire (SF-36). Unit of measure: Scale of Quality of life.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Influence of a Preventive Program (Educational and Gymnastics) for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Surgeons

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Sep 17, 2015
Registry last updated
Jul 11, 2016

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