Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Associated Factors of Healthcare Professionals

Completed

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Disorders; Psychosocial Problem

• Registration Number: NCT05578937
• Lead Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria

Brief Summary

The aim is to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among Italian health professionals by analysing demographic and psychosocial factors. In addition, the impact of the symptoms detected on the quality of life and physical and mental health was analyzed. All health workers on duty in hospital wards for at least 12 months

Detailed Description

The online questionnaire sent to the participants was divided into two sections.

The first section concerned the collection of demographic data of the participants (eg age, gender, level of education, work experience, company to which they belong, department, profession, etc.).

The second section concerned the assessment of the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, pain, quality of life and assessment of subjective perception of health and assessment of psychosocial factors in the workplace.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2022-06-30
• Study Completion: 2022-06-30
• Status Verified: 2022-10
• Study First Submitted: 2022-10-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-10-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-10-11
• Study First Posted: 2022-10-13
• Last Update Posted: 2022-10-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 291

Inclusion Criteria

• health personnel who were active in clinical practice during the study period from January to June 2022.
• All health professionals who signed the informed consent
• Health professionals in service in the wards for at least 12 months from the date of sending the questionnaire.

Exclusion Criteria

Health workers with unsuitability for handling loads

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
musculoskeletal disorders	8 months	prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
demographic and psychosocial factors	8 months	prevalence of factors and correlation with musculoskeletal disorders

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Azienda ospedaliera nazionale SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo; 🇮🇹 Alessandria, Italy