Prevalence, Impacts, and Associated Factors of Chronic Occupational Pain Among Anesthesiologists and Nurses Anesthetists in Thailand: A National Survey
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 1,800
- 主要终点
- Prevalence of Chronic Occupational Pain
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this nationwide cross-sectional survey is to determine the prevalence, multidimensional impacts, and associated factors of chronic occupational pain among anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in Thailand. Due to the physically demanding nature of anesthesia practice-such as prolonged standing, awkward postures during airway management, and high-stress environments-work-related musculoskeletal disorders are highly prevalent but often underreported. This study aims to collect self-reported data via an anonymous online questionnaire to assess pain severity, specific anatomical locations, economic burdens (including absenteeism and presenteeism), and the overall impact on the health-related quality of life. Ultimately, the findings from this study will help establish a national evidence-based database to improve workplace safety, inform occupational health policies, and enhance the overall well-being of anesthesia providers in Thailand.
详细描述
Anesthesia providers, encompassing both anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists, are highly susceptible to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and chronic occupational pain. The nature of the profession requires prolonged static postures, repetitive movements, manual patient handling, and high-stress clinical management, all of which contribute to cumulative physical strain. Despite the critical role these professionals play in the healthcare system, comprehensive national data regarding the prevalence, severity, and multidimensional impacts of occupational pain within this specific population in Thailand remains highly limited.
This study is a nationwide, cross-sectional observational survey designed to evaluate the prevalence of chronic occupational pain and identify its associated factors among Thai anesthesia providers. The target population includes active anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists aged 25 to 60 years who have been working in their current roles for at least six months.
The primary objective is to estimate the national prevalence of chronic occupational pain within this professional group. Secondary objectives include:
Assessing the severity, interference, and anatomical distribution of the pain using the validated Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF Thai version).
Evaluating the impact of chronic pain on the health-related quality of life using the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) instrument.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Ecologic Or Community
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Currently practicing as an anesthesiologist, anesthesia resident, or nurse anesthetist in a hospital in Thailand.
- •Aged between 25 and 60 years.
- •Have been working in their current clinical position and performing anesthesia-related tasks for at least 6 months.
排除标准
- •Currently on extended leave (e.g., long-term sick leave, maternity leave, or study leave) during the survey period.
- •Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent to participate in the study.
研究组 & 干预措施
Thai Anesthesia Providers
Active anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists, aged 25 to 60 years, who are currently practicing in Thailand and have been in their current roles for at least six months.
结局指标
主要结局
Prevalence of Chronic Occupational Pain
时间窗: At the time of survey completion (Day 1)
The proportion (%) of anesthesia providers experiencing chronic work-related pain, defined as pain lasting for at least 3 months. This is a binary (yes/no) determination collected via a self-reported structured questionnaire assessing the presence and anatomical locations of the pain; no severity scale or scoring system is used for this outcome.
次要结局
- Pain Severity and Interference(At the time of survey completion (Day 1))
- Health-Related Quality of Life(At the time of survey completion (Day 1))
- Absenteeism Due to Pain(At the time of survey completion (Day 1))
- Presenteeism Due to Pain(At the time of survey completion (Day 1))