Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Otorhinolarngologists

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among EGYPTIAN Otorhinolarngologists

Treatments: Other: questionaire

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03804190

NO:P.T.REC/012/002090

Details and patient eligibility

About

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Otorhinolarngologists

Full description

Musculoskeletal disorders(MSD) are one of the most common causes of occupational injuries and disability in industrialized nations and developing countries .with substantial financial consequences due to workers' compensation and medical expenses Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.

MSD were identified as a significant issue for the profession and Research has recognized that MSD in Otolaryngology contribute considerably to sick leave, reduced productivity and leaving the profession Because there are few studies available about MSD among Egyptian otolaryngologists So, the purpose of this study is to investigate musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian otorhinlaryngologist and the relationship between the risk factors and the development of musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian otolaryngologists

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 25 to 45 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• otorhinolaryngologist in cairo university hospitals ,cairo teaching hospitasl will participate in the study.

1. General and specialized otolaryngologists will be included in the study.
2. Both genders will be included in the study.
3. 1-20 years of experience.

Exclusion criteria

• Otorhinologist will be excluded if :

  1. they had musculoskeletal abnormalities due to other causes not work related (i.e. congenital,traumatic,neurological).
  2. They had any systemic diseases such as uncontrolled diabetes, which may influence the musculoskeletal system
  3. Otolaryngologists with previous operation involving locomotors system.

Trial design

200 participants in 4 patient groups

1-5years experience

Description:

1-5years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist

Treatment:

Other: questionaire

5-10 years experience

Description:

5-10years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist

Treatment:

Other: questionaire

10-15years experince

Description:

10-15years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist

Treatment:

Other: questionaire

15_20years experience

Description:

15-20years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist

Treatment:

Other: questionaire