Research Article

Relationships of Mobile Phone Use with the Functions and Disabilities of Neck and Upper Extremity

Number: 18 December 31, 2022
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Relationships of Mobile Phone Use with the Functions and Disabilities of Neck and Upper Extremity

Abstract

Aim: To determine the effects of mobile phone use on fine motor functions, neck, and upper limb disability values.
Methods: Time duration of mobile phone use was recorded for a week. Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) was used to determine the risk level about posture while texting message on phones. Neck Disability Index (NDI) for neck pain and functional disability of neck on activities of daily life, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand-Function/Symptom (DASH-FS) for the limitation in the functions of upper limb, Jebson Taylor Hand Function test for fine motor function.
Results: Two hundred and seventy individuals (141 women, 129 men) whose mean ages were 21,48±1,86 years were included. While a significant correlation between duration of phone use and NDI score was specified (r=0,172; p=0,005), no significant correlation was found between duration of phone use and DASH-FS scores (r=0,092; p=0,130). It was found that there was a negative significant relationship between the duration of phone use and the total function score of the left hand and throwing small objects (p<0,01). According to RULA 95,6% of individuals have unacceptable phone usage postures, but no significant relationship was found between ergonomic risk level and NDI values, DASH-FS values, and hand functions (p>0,05).
Conclusion: Although increased duration of phone use could cause neck problems, manual ability may be positively affected. In addition, since most participants have a poor posture while using a mobile phone, it is thought that this may be a risk factor for more musculoskeletal problems in older ages.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2022

Submission Date

August 20, 2021

Acceptance Date

December 16, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Number: 18

APA
Güçhan Topçu, Z., Angın, E., Depreli, O., Yatar, İ., Mıhçıoğlu, S., & Tomaç, H. (2022). Relationships of Mobile Phone Use with the Functions and Disabilities of Neck and Upper Extremity. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, 18, 721-733. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.983050
AMA
1.Güçhan Topçu Z, Angın E, Depreli O, Yatar İ, Mıhçıoğlu S, Tomaç H. Relationships of Mobile Phone Use with the Functions and Disabilities of Neck and Upper Extremity. IGUSABDER. 2022;(18):721-733. doi:10.38079/igusabder.983050
Chicago
Güçhan Topçu, Zehra, Ender Angın, Ozde Depreli, İlker Yatar, Serpil Mıhçıoğlu, and Hayriye Tomaç. 2022. “Relationships of Mobile Phone Use With the Functions and Disabilities of Neck and Upper Extremity”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, nos. 18: 721-33. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.983050.
EndNote
Güçhan Topçu Z, Angın E, Depreli O, Yatar İ, Mıhçıoğlu S, Tomaç H (December 1, 2022) Relationships of Mobile Phone Use with the Functions and Disabilities of Neck and Upper Extremity. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences 18 721–733.
IEEE
[1]Z. Güçhan Topçu, E. Angın, O. Depreli, İ. Yatar, S. Mıhçıoğlu, and H. Tomaç, “Relationships of Mobile Phone Use with the Functions and Disabilities of Neck and Upper Extremity”, IGUSABDER, no. 18, pp. 721–733, Dec. 2022, doi: 10.38079/igusabder.983050.
ISNAD
Güçhan Topçu, Zehra - Angın, Ender - Depreli, Ozde - Yatar, İlker - Mıhçıoğlu, Serpil - Tomaç, Hayriye. “Relationships of Mobile Phone Use With the Functions and Disabilities of Neck and Upper Extremity”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences. 18 (December 1, 2022): 721-733. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.983050.
JAMA
1.Güçhan Topçu Z, Angın E, Depreli O, Yatar İ, Mıhçıoğlu S, Tomaç H. Relationships of Mobile Phone Use with the Functions and Disabilities of Neck and Upper Extremity. IGUSABDER. 2022;:721–733.
MLA
Güçhan Topçu, Zehra, et al. “Relationships of Mobile Phone Use With the Functions and Disabilities of Neck and Upper Extremity”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, no. 18, Dec. 2022, pp. 721-33, doi:10.38079/igusabder.983050.
Vancouver
1.Zehra Güçhan Topçu, Ender Angın, Ozde Depreli, İlker Yatar, Serpil Mıhçıoğlu, Hayriye Tomaç. Relationships of Mobile Phone Use with the Functions and Disabilities of Neck and Upper Extremity. IGUSABDER. 2022 Dec. 1;(18):721-33. doi:10.38079/igusabder.983050

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