Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of Neck and Upper Extrimity Among the Computer Users

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify work related musculoskeletal disorders of neck and upper extremity among the professional computer users. Objectives: To identify exact area of discomfort or pain in body and explore the socio demographic characteristic (age, sex, education, religious status) of computer users with musculoskeletal problem, to examine and interpret how the job experience and duration of work & previous history of accident affects the prevalence of WMSDs, identify and clarify the interruption of work & the diagnosis and their treatment options in person affected by WMSDs. Methodology: the study design was descriptive cross sectional study. Total 78 samples were selected by convenient sampling from Saver Bazar. Data was collected by mixed type questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis which focused through table, pie chart and bar chart. Results: Sixty-one (78%) participants had work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) and male shows greater prevalence n=55 (71%). The participants who were less than or equal 30 year most commonly suffered from WRMSDs n=53 (68%). Professional computer users who had job experience five years n=33 (42%) and working hour > six hours n=46 (39%) most commonly suffered by WRMSDs. The participants who sometimes took break was mostly affected n=24 (31%). Most commonly affected body part was neck n=23 (30%). Among the affected participants n=26 (33%) had work interruption. Fifty-one (65%) participants had no previous history of accident. The participants who were affected among them n=36 (46%) approached physician and n=8 (10%) had an unknown diagnosis. Thirty-four (44%) participants received treatment among them only n=1 (1%) received physiotherapy along with medication. Conclusion: From this study it is found that neck and elbow is the commonest area of complain among professional computer users.