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KMID : 1039220150250020220
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
2015 Volume.25 No. 2 p.220 ~ p.228
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A Study on Pain Characteristics in Parts of the Hand among Estheticians
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Kim Jeong-Hwa
Phee Young-Gyu
Lee Sa-Woo
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate estheticians`` self-reported pain symptoms and pain levels according to the parts of the hand.
Methods: Data were collected through a questionnaire survey among 116 estheticians from 31 skin care centers and spas. Information about general characteristics, job characteristics and work characteristics were based on data from the self-administered questionnaire. To determine the self-reported pain symptoms and pain levels according to the parts of the hand, a Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire was used.
Results: The subjects had the greatest self-reported pain symptoms in the thumb(Right: 53.4%, Left: 46.6%) and felt the highest level of pain in the wrist(Right: 4.87 points, Left: 4.71 points). Physical burdens and age had statistically significant effects on the pain level in the right hand, while physical burdens and the manager rather than the director had statistically significant effects on the pain level in the left hand.
Conclusions: Since the thumb and wrist have the greatest subjective pain symptoms in the hand, the use of proper tools is recommended in order to reduce the usage of the thumbs during massage, as is regular stretching to protect the wrists.
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KEYWORD
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hand, pain, symptom
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