The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회)
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A Survey for Ergonomic Work Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders in a Oriental Medicine Hospital

한방병원 종사자의 근골격계 증상과 유해요인평가

  • Kim, Seong-Sik (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University) ;
  • Lee, Jong-Soo (Dept. of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Park, Dae-Sung (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University) ;
  • Lee, Byoung-Hee (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University)
  • 김성식 (삼육대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 이종수 (경희대학교 한방재활의학과교실) ;
  • 박대성 (삼육대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 이병희 (삼육대학교 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2012.01.30
  • Accepted : 2012.03.06
  • Published : 2012.03.31
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Abstract

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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