Evaluation of Ergonomic Risks and the Effect of Patient Education and Breathing Exercises on Musculoskeletal Complaints, Posture, Ergonomic Awareness and Breathing Awareness in Bank Employees
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 62
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to evaluate ergonomic risks among bank office employees and to investigate the effects of patient education and breathing exercises on musculoskeletal complaints, posture, ergonomic awareness and breathing awareness. Office workers often experience musculoskeletal problems due to prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive computer-based work. In this study, participants will be assessed using standardized questionnaires and ergonomic assessment methods before and after a eight-week intervention program. The intervention includes ergonomic education and breathing exercises delivered by a physiotherapist. The results of the study are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of ergonomic education and breathing exercises in improving musculoskeletal health and posture awareness among office workers.
详细描述
Musculoskeletal complaints such as neck and low back pain are frequently observed among office workers due to prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive computer use. Bank employees spend a large portion of their working hours in sedentary positions, which may increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomic risk factors, lack of physical activity and poor posture awareness may contribute to these health problems.
The aim of this study is to evaluate ergonomic risk factors among bank employees and to examine the effects of ergonomic education and breathing exercises on musculoskeletal complaints, ergonomic knowledge, posture awareness and breathing awareness. The study includes office employees aged between 20 and 55 years who work at a desk for at least four hours per day.
Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Baseline measurements will include demographic information, pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), ergonomic risk assessment using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA), musculoskeletal complaints using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, posture awareness using the Postural Awareness Scale (PAS) and breathing awareness using the Nijmegen Questionnaire.
The intervention group will receive ergonomic education and breathing exercise training supervised by a physiotherapist for eight weeks. Sessions will be conducted twice per week using video-based exercise guidance and online conferencing. The control group will receive no intervention and will only undergo baseline and follow-up assessments.
All participants will be evaluated at baseline and after eight weeks. The results of the study will be analyzed to determine the effectiveness of ergonomic education and breathing exercises in reducing musculoskeletal complaints and improving posture and breathing awareness among bank office employees.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20 Years 至 55 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Aged between 20 and 55 years
- •Working at a desk job
- •Using a computer for at least 4 hours per day
- •Employed in the same job for at least 6 months
- •Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
排除标准
- •History of musculoskeletal injury, trauma or surgery affecting the head, neck, back, shoulder, arm, leg or hand
- •Pregnancy
- •Presence of any medical condition affecting the musculoskeletal system
- •Regular use of analgesic medication
- •Diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
研究组 & 干预措施
Control Group
This group will not receive any active intervention, including respiratory exercises, ergonomic training, or patient education during the study period. Participants will only undergo baseline (pre-test) and follow-up (post-test) assessments.
Intervention Group
Participants in this arm will complete a 8-week multimodal intervention program supervised by a physical therapist, delivered twice weekly via synchronous video conferencing and video based modules. The program integrates individualized ergonomic education, informed by baseline ROSA and RULA risk assessments to optimize workstation setups, with a structured respiratory exercise protocol designed to enhance postural and breathing awareness. Each 30-40 minute session focuses on mitigating musculoskeletal strain and improving thoracic mobility. Clinical outcomes, including pain, postural and respiratory awareness , and ergonomic knowledge, will be reassessed at the end of the 8-week period to evaluate efficacy relative to baseline.
干预措施: Ergonomic Education (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity
时间窗: Baseline and 8 weeks
Musculoskeletal pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Participants rate their pain on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain).
Ergonomic Risk Level
时间窗: Baseline and 8 weeks
Ergonomic risk will be assessed using the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) method to evaluate workstation ergonomics and office-related risk factors.
Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity
时间窗: Baseline and 6 weeks
Musculoskeletal pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Participants rate their pain on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain).
Ergonomic Risk Level
时间窗: Baseline and 6 weeks
Ergonomic risk will be assessed using the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) method to evaluate workstation ergonomics and office-related risk factors.
次要结局
- Upper Limb Ergonomic Risk(Baseline and 8 weeks)
- Musculoskeletal Symptoms(Baseline and 8 weeks)
- Postural Awareness(Baseline and 8 weeks)
- Breathing Awareness(Baseline and 8 weeks)
- Upper Limb Ergonomic Risk(Baseline and 6 weeks)
- Musculoskeletal Symptoms(Baseline and 6 weeks)
- Postural Awareness(Baseline and 6 weeks)
- Breathing Awareness(Baseline and 6 weeks)
研究者
Mizgin Duygu
Assistant Professor
Uskudar University