Respiratory and Physical Outcomes in Different Types of Office Workers

Izmir Democracy University

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Work-related Illness

Treatments: Other: Physical Evaluations of individuals

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06216431

Different Office Workers

Details and patient eligibility

About

There are no studies in the literature reporting the posture, chest mobility, dyspnea, flexibility, quality of life and physical activity levels of emergency call center employees. The aims of this observational study are; 1) to evaluate posture, chest mobility, strength, dyspnea, flexibility, musculoskeletal disorders, physical activity and quality of life in emergency call center workers and office workers, 2) to reveal the relationships between these parameters of both research groups and 3) The aim is to compare these measurement parameters in emergency call center workers and office workers.

Full description

Over time, there has been an increase in the number of office workers and the use of computers. Working in a static position for long working hours and improper working postures can lead to loss of flexibility in the muscles, decrease in thoracic mobility, pain in the musculoskeletal system and deterioration of ideal posture. Emergency call center employees work long hours, in shifts that require serious attention, where stress is intense and the circadian rhythm is disrupted. There is no study in the literature that evaluates the posture, chest mobility, dyspnea, flexibility and physical activity levels of emergency call center employees. Therefore, the aim of our study is; It is a comparative evaluation of posture, chest mobility, cough strength, dyspnea flexibility, musculoskeletal disorders, physical activity level and quality of life in emergency call center operators and desk workers.

Enrollment: 52 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria for Emergency Call Center Workers

• Being an operator at Izmir 112 Emergency Call Center
• Being 18 years or older
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Being able to understand and answer surveys

Inclusion Criteria for Office Workers

• Being actively working at a desk
• Being 18 years or older
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Being able to understand and answer surveys

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have any history of acute/chronic infection, physical or mental disability/disease and/or cognitive impairment that would prevent measurement.
• Being pregnant
• Being able to exercise regularly

Trial design

52 participants in 2 patient groups

Emergency call center workers

Description:

This group will consist of individuals working as operators at Izmir 112 Emergency Call Center.

Treatment:

Other: Physical Evaluations of individuals

Office workers

Description:

This group will consist of office workers who work actively at a desk.

Treatment:

Other: Physical Evaluations of individuals