Online Physical Activity and Ergonomics Training in Physiotherapy Students Receiving Distance Education

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Health Behavior; Online Education; Ergonomics
• Interventions: Behavioral: Information With Brochure; Behavioral: Online Education

• Registration Number: NCT04670159
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)

Brief Summary

The pandemic process has caused very important changes and effects in the economy, social life and education practices, especially health at global level. Within the scope of the measures taken, with the closure of educational institutions and interruption of face-to-face education, the education of 1.6 billion students, which corresponds to approximately half of the student population from all educational levels, has been interrupted. The need and approach to open and distance learning has come to the fore with significant changes and effects on education worldwide. Pandemic measures, the transition to distance education and the increase in computer usage caused an increase in ergonomic risks in students. Due to the pandemic process, it has been reported that the physical activity level of students decreases and the sitting period is prolonged. In this study, physiotherapy students who receive distance education will be given online ergonomics and physical activity training and the results will be evaluated.

Detailed Description

The pandemic process has caused very important changes and effects in the economy, social life and education practices, especially health at global level. Within the scope of the measures taken, with the closure of educational institutions and interruption of face-to-face education, the education of 1.6 billion students, which corresponds to approximately half of the student population from all educational levels, has been interrupted. The need and approach to open and distance learning has come to the fore with significant changes and effects on education worldwide. Pandemic measures, the transition to distance education and the increase in computer usage caused an increase in ergonomic risks in students. Due to the pandemic process, it has been reported that the physical activity level of students decreases and the sitting period is prolonged. In this study, physiotherapy students who receive distance education will be given online ergonomics and physical activity training and the results will be evaluated.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-12-06
• Study First Submitted: 2020-12-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-12-15
• Study First Posted: 2020-12-17
• Primary Completion: 2021-02-04
• Study Completion: 2021-03-20
• Status Verified: 2021-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-11-30
• Last Update Posted: 2021-12-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Being receiving distance education due to the Covid pandemic
• Being in the age range of 18-25

Exclusion Criteria

• Congenital or subsequent disability affecting the musculoskeletal system
• Presence of cognitive impairment
• Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
• Having a neurological or cardiovascular disease
• Exercising regularly

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Brochure Group	Information With Brochure	-
Online Education Group	Online Education	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in ergonomic risks in the distance education process	Baseline, change from baseline ergonomics risks levels at 6 weeks	The ergonomic risk levels of the participants in the distance education process will be determined by Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) .The Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) was designed to quickly quantify risks associated with computer work and to establish an action level for change based on reports of worker discomfort. Ergonomic risk assessment will be done after online training and brochure information for all participants.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Measuring the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder By Cornell questionniare Questionnaire	Baseline, 6 weeks	The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire is an outcome measure used widely when examining musculoskeletal disorders in various occupational groups and students alike.The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire was taken from the instruments provided by Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory at Cornell University.; The changes in the musculoskeletal disorders of the participants will be evaluated before and after the online training and brochure information.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Avcılar, Turkey