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KMID : 0363620120330010136
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine
2012 Volume.33 No. 1 p.136 ~ p.147
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A Survey for Ergonomic Work Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders in a Oriental Medicine Hospital
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Kim Seong-Sik
Lee Jong-Soo
Park Dae-Sung
Lee Byoung-Hee
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate work-related risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in various departments and tasks at an oriental medicine hospital.
Methods: 269 hospital workers were selected for the study. The questionnaire survey included general characteristics, work-related characteristics and MSDs. Cross-tabulation analysis, multiple logistic regression, adjusted for age, work time, job demand and workload, were used to evaluate the effects of work-related factors on MSDs.
Results: There were differences in MSDs depending on gender, age, occupation, and work-related factors. Prevalence rates of MSDs were 23.79% shoulder, 14.13% back, 10.41% neck. Risk factors for MSDs was packaging of drugs, transfer, and exercise therapy of physical therapist. Shoulder pain was significantly influenced by using power tools, over-reaching, and job demand while back pain was significantly influenced by weight-lifting operations and keyboard typing.
Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that consideration of MSDs characteristics of workers in oriental medicine hospital is necessary to change unsuitable work environments and educate on preventing MSDs.
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KEYWORD
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musculoskeletal disorders, oriental medicine, ergonomic risk factors
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