Prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort among female cabin crew in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12286
Abstract: Abstract Objectives This study investigated the prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort among female cabin crew through cabin tasks and demographic factors, including age and seniority. Methods This study conducted an online questionnaire survey targeted at female… read more here.
Keywords: female cabin; musculoskeletal discomfort; discomfort; study ... See more keywords
Do men and women have different musculoskeletal symptoms at the same musculoskeletal discomfort level?
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DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2022.2088854
Abstract: Abstract Owing to biological and social factors, illness-related musculoskeletal symptoms tend to vary between men and women. However, in the past, conceptualised discomfort metrics were applied uniformly to both genders. This study aimed to develop… read more here.
Keywords: musculoskeletal symptoms; discomfort; men women; level ... See more keywords
Work-related musculoskeletal discomfort among heavy truck drivers
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DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2018.1433107
Abstract: Background. Heavy truck drivers are exposed to various psychological, psychosocial and physiological factors, some of which can cause musculoskeletal discomfort in different body regions. Purpose. This study aims to investigate the correlation between different factors… read more here.
Keywords: musculoskeletal discomfort; discomfort; discomfort neck; truck drivers ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Discomfort Among Workers in a Medical Manufacturing Facility
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DOI: 10.15282/ijame.18.2.2021.06.0662
Abstract: Medical manufacturing has shown great growth potential in Malaysia, and this sector has created numerous jobs for both local and foreign workers. The workers involved in this industry are exposed to ergonomic risk factors, which… read more here.
Keywords: manufacturing facility; medical manufacturing; musculoskeletal discomfort; prevalence ... See more keywords
Musculoskeletal discomfort in veterinary healthcare professions.
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DOI: 10.3233/wor-205043
Abstract: BACKGROUND Veterinarians appear to be at risk for work-related musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD), based on surveys conducted outside the US. OBJECTIVE This study provides new information about MSD prevalence in veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the… read more here.
Keywords: discomfort veterinary; discomfort; veterinary healthcare; musculoskeletal discomfort ... See more keywords
The effects of COVID-19 related shutdowns on perceived lifestyle and prevelance of musculoskeletal discomfort.
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DOI: 10.3233/wor-220388
Abstract: BACKGROUND COVID-19 caused a transition to work-from-home conditions, closures of recreation facilities and cancelation of social events. OBJECTIVE This study sought to characterize and quantify the impact COVID-19 related shutdowns had on perceptions of health… read more here.
Keywords: related shutdowns; discomfort; covid related; musculoskeletal discomfort ... See more keywords
Construction of a Musculoskeletal Discomfort Scale for the Lower Limbs of Workers: An Analysis Using the Multigroup Item Response Theory
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075307
Abstract: Musculoskeletal symptoms are a major occupational health problem in workers, and these can affect all professional occupations. Previous studies have proposed metrics capable of evaluating the musculoskeletal discomfort experienced by workers. However, no study has… read more here.
Keywords: response theory; lower limbs; discomfort; musculoskeletal discomfort ... See more keywords