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NCT Number: NCT06407440

The Effect of Exercise Given to Cashiers Along With Ergonomics Training on Pain and Work Performance

The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness of the exercises given to cashiers through ergonomics training.

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Key information

Conditions

Work-related Illness Work Related Upper Limb Disorder

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Uskudar University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The work will be done with 60 cashiers. These cashiers will be selected on the condition that they work at least 40 hours a week. 60 employees will be randomly divided into two groups of 30 people each. All participants will be given ergonomics training. In addition, participants in the exercise group will be given a 12-week exercise program. These two groups will be randomly divided into control and exercise groups. Each group will be evaluated twice, at the beginning and at the end of the study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Those who have been working as cashiers in the market for at least 2 years
  • Employees who have no obstacle to exercise
  • Women and men aged 18-45
  • Cashiers working 40 hours or more per week

Exclusion criteria

  • Being diagnosed with a serious psychological illness.
  • Malignancy
  • Advanced osteoporosis
  • Being under 25 years of age.

Treatment and study plan

Control

Other

There will be no interference ergonomics training

Exercise

Other

upper extremity strengthening exercises upper extremity stretching exercises ergonomics training posture training relaxation exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Rapid Upper Limb Assessment

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    It is an ergonomics risk assessment method that quickly analyzes the employee's upper extremity from an ergonomic perspective. It evaluates upper extremity movements in 14 separate steps. 8 of these steps are scored for arm and hand position, and 6 for neck and trunk position, according to the table. The minimum Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Score = 1, and the maximum Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Score = 7. A high score means high risk.

  2. occupational burnout scale

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    This scale aims to measure the degree of professional burnout that may occur due to stress in business life. It consists of 20 questions in total. For each question there are options: 'Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always'. The person will choose what suits him/herself.Possible score ranges for all scales is 0-100.Higher score is more favorable.

  3. Nordic Extended Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    It is one of the questionnaires used to evaluate the severity and impact of musculoskeletal symptoms. In the survey, the frequency and severity of pain in the 'Neck, Shoulder, Upper Back, Elbow, Hand-wrist, Kala, Knee, Foot-ankle' areas of the body are evaluated in the last 12 months.It is a selection scale rather than a rating.

  4. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    This index evaluates sleep quality and disturbance over the past month. It contains a total of 24 questions. 19 of these questions are answered by the person's self-assessment, and 5 of them are answered by the roommate who shares the same room with the person. The 5 questions answered by the person's roommate are not included when calculating the score. In scoring, the lowest (0) and the highest (21) points are obtained. A score of 4 and above indicates poor sleep quality.

  5. bournemouth neck survey

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    Since the Bournemouth Neck Pain Questionnaire evaluates individuals physically, mentally, emotionally and socially, it is a survey that can give an idea about the quality of life of individuals with chronic neck pain. In the survey, he evaluates the problems he has experienced in the last week in 7 questions. In scoring, the lowest is (0) and the highest is (70). As the score increases, pain intensity increases.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uskudar University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 9, 2024
Registry last updated
Aug 13, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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