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KMID : 0357220210330020084
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2021 Volume.33 No. 2 p.84 ~ p.90
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Social Distancing in COVID-19: What Are the Implications for Musculoskeletal Problems and the Quality of Life?
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Kim Tae-Hyeong
Jee Hyun-Jun
Bae Chan-Woo
Choi Sil-Ah
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study examined the effects of social distancing in COVID-19 on musculoskeletal problems and the quality of life.
Methods: One hundred and thirty-five subjects participated in this study and responded to an online survey on stress from the social distancing in COVID-19, computer and smartphone usages, musculoskeletal pain, and quality of life. The stress from social distancing was assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The Neck Disability Index (NDI), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) were provided to assess the musculoskeletal pain, and Short Form-36 (SF-36) was provided to assess the quality of life. Frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and independent t-test were used for data analysis.
Results: Statistically significant, but low positive correlation stress from the social distancing (VAS) and NDI (r=0.19, p<0.05) and ODI (r=0.18, p<0.05), and negative correlation between stress from the social distancing (VAS) and SF-36 (r=-0.17, p<0.05). The NDI score was significantly greater in the group with high stress than in the group with low stress from social distancing (p<0.05).
Conclusion: This study is meaningful in that it evaluated, through the physical therapy approaches, the potential side-effects on physical and mental health in various social changes caused by COVID-19. The results of this study may be used as basic data in future studies related to COVID-19.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Digital device, Musculoskeletal disorders, Quality of life, Social Distancing
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