Ergonomic risk factors assessment among physiotherapists using HEMPA method: A Cross-Sectional Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 323
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- HEMPA Method
研究概览
简要总结
Ergonomic Risk Factors Assessment Among Physiotherapists Using HEMPA Method: A Cross-Sectional Study":
Objective: This study aims to identify and analyze ergonomic risk factors among physiotherapists, who are often exposed to musculoskeletal risks due to the nature of their work, such as prolonged standing, repetitive movements, and patient handling. Using the HEMPA (Handling Ergonomics Mobility Posture Assessment) method, the study focuses on assessing how these risk factors contribute to musculoskeletal disorders in physiotherapists.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study design is applied, and data collection involves observing and recording ergonomic postures and handling techniques used by physiotherapists during their routine tasks. The HEMPA tool will specifically be utilized to evaluate each task for ergonomic risks, factoring in aspects like work organization, patient dependency levels, and repetitive strain from handling activities.
Expected Outcome: The study aims to highlight key ergonomic risk factors that physiotherapists face and recommend preventive strategies. It hopes to provide valuable insights to develop safer work environments and reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders within the physiotherapy profession.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25.00 Year(s) 至 65.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Physiotherapists eligible for the study include those currently employed in secondary or tertiary hospitals with over one year of work experience work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
- •They should be practicing in Noida and Greater Noida, aged between 25 to 65 years, and willing to provide written informed consent.
- •Additionally, they must not have undergone specific ergonomic training in the past year.
排除标准
- •The study excludes physiotherapists employed in primary care hospitals, those with less than one year of experience, and those holding only a diploma in physiotherapy.
- •It also excludes physiotherapists with musculoskeletal disorders from accidents or injuries, those practicing outside Noida and Greater Noida, and pregnant physiotherapists due to unique ergonomic considerations.
- •Additionally, physiotherapists younger than 25 or older than 60, and those who have undergone surgery for musculoskeletal disorders in the past five years, are excluded.
结局指标
主要结局
HEMPA Method
时间窗: Baseline and 4 weeks
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Dr Jyoti Sharma
Galgotias University