Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Otorhinolarngologists

• Conditions: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among EGYPTIAN Otorhinolarngologists
• Interventions: Other: questionaire

• Registration Number: NCT03804190
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Otorhinolarngologists

Detailed Description

Musculoskeletal disorders(MSD) are one of the most common causes of occupational injuries and disability in industrialized nations and developing countries .with substantial financial consequences due to workers' compensation and medical expenses Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.

MSD were identified as a significant issue for the profession and Research has recognized that MSD in Otolaryngology contribute considerably to sick leave, reduced productivity and leaving the profession Because there are few studies available about MSD among Egyptian otolaryngologists So, the purpose of this study is to investigate musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian otorhinlaryngologist and the relationship between the risk factors and the development of musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian otolaryngologists

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-10-01
• Status Verified: 2018-12
• Study First Submitted: 2019-01-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-01-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-01-11
• Study First Posted: 2019-01-15
• Last Update Posted: 2019-01-15
• Primary Completion: 2019-02-01
• Study Completion: 2019-07-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

• otorhinolaryngologist in cairo university hospitals ,cairo teaching hospitasl will participate in the study.

1. General and specialized otolaryngologists will be included in the study.
2. Both genders will be included in the study.
3. 1-20 years of experience.

Exclusion Criteria

• Otorhinologist will be excluded if :

  1. they had musculoskeletal abnormalities due to other causes not work related (i.e. congenital,traumatic,neurological).
  2. They had any systemic diseases such as uncontrolled diabetes, which may influence the musculoskeletal system
  3. Otolaryngologists with previous operation involving locomotors system.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
5-10 years experience	questionaire	5-10years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist
10-15years experince	questionaire	10-15years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist
1-5years experience	questionaire	1-5years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist
15_20years experience	questionaire	15-20years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
prevelance of work related musculoskeletal disorders among otorhinolaryngologist and work related musculoskeletal disorders among otorhinolaryngologist	one year	work related musculoskeletal disorders among otorhinolaryngologist

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt