The Effect of the Pandemic Process on the Musculoskeletal System
Year 2021,
Volume: 3 Issue: 2, 25 - 30, 02.11.2022
Ömer Karbuş
,
İrem Korkmaz
,
Elif Ertuğ
,
Şevval Dumlu
,
Nesime Ayşenur Gülaydın
,
Kadriye Öneş
Abstract
This research; It was carried out to determine the effect of desk work, which has become widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic process, on the musculoskeletal system in individuals aged 18 and over. The research was carried out between 23-31 March 2021 by means of the data collection form prepared on the online platform and with the participation of 1050 people. 53.7% of the participants, whose rate of female individuals is 65.5% in terms of gender, is between the ages of 18-24.27.6% of female individuals and 42.4% of male individuals pay attention to sitting position while working at a desk. In terms of gender, musculoskeletal pain increased significantly when compared to pre-pandemic and post-pandemic periods (p<0.05). Although 53.2% of the participants declared that musculoskeletal pain negatively affects their daily lives, only 14.1% of the participants applied to a health institution due to their pain. In the Covid-19 pandemic process, in which we are experiencing a social isolation process in the name of health, it has been determined that musculoskeletal pain in individuals has increased compared to the pre-pandemic period due to the length of hours spent at the desk and inattentive sitting positions.
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Pandemi Sürecinin Kas İskelet Sistemi Üzerine Etkisi
Year 2021,
Volume: 3 Issue: 2, 25 - 30, 02.11.2022
Ömer Karbuş
,
İrem Korkmaz
,
Elif Ertuğ
,
Şevval Dumlu
,
Nesime Ayşenur Gülaydın
,
Kadriye Öneş
Abstract
Bu araştırma; 18 yaş ve üstü bireylerde, Covid-19 pandemi sürecinde yaygınlaşan masa başı çalışma durumunun kas-iskelet sistemi üzerine etkisini saptamak amacı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma 23-31 Mart 2021 tarihleri arasında çevrimiçi platform üzerinden hazırlanan veri toplama formu yolu ve 1050 kişinin katılımı ile gerçekleşmiştir. Cinsiyet bakımından kadın birey oranı %65.5 olan katılımcıların %53.7’si 18-24 yaş aralığında yer almaktadır. Kadın bireylerin %27.6’sı, erkek bireylerin ise %42.4’ü masa başı çalışırken oturma pozisyonuna dikkat etmektedir. Cinsiyet bakımından kas-iskelet sistemi ağrıları, pandemi öncesi ve pandemi sonrası dönemler olarak karşılaştırıldığında anlamlı olarak artış göstermiştir (p<0.05). Katılımcıların %53.2’si kas-iskelet sistemi ağrılarının günlük hayatlarını olumsuz yönde etkilediğini beyan etmesine rağmen katılımcılardan sadece %14.1’i ağrıları nedeniyle bir sağlık kuruluşuna başvurmuştur. Sağlık adına sosyal izolasyon süreci yaşamakta olduğumuz Covid-19 pandemi sürecinde, masa başında geçirilen saatlerin uzunluğu ve dikkat edilmeyen oturuş pozisyonları sebebiyle bireylerde kas-iskelet sistemi ağrıları, yapılan çalışma doğrultusunda pandemi öncesine kıyasla artış gösterdiği saptanmıştır.
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- Guan, W. J., Ni, Z. Y., Hu, Y. et al. Clinical characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 in China. New England Journal of Medicine 2020; 382(18):1708-1720.
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- Moretti, A., Menna, F., Aulicino, M. et al. Characterization of home working population during COVID-19 emergency: a cross-sectional analysis. International journal of environmental research and public health, 2020; 17(17): 6284.
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- Kurnaz Ay, M., Karakuş, B., Hıdıroglu, S. et al. Musculoskeletal complaints and related factors in a group of white-collared office workers. Kocaeli Medical Journal 2020; 9(1): 143-151.
- Korakakis, V., O'Sullivan, K., O'Sullivan, P. B. et al. Physiotherapist perceptions of optimal sitting and standing posture. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 2019; 39: 24-31.
- Zemp, R., Fliesser, M., Wippert, P. M. et al. Occupational sitting behaviour and its relationship with back pain–A pilot study. Applied ergonomics 2016; 56: 84-91.
- Bontrup, C., Taylor, W. R., Fliesser, M. et al. Low back pain and its relationship with sitting behaviour among sedentary office workers. Applied ergonomics 2019; 81: 102894.
- Ariëns, G. A. M., Bongers, P. M., Douwes, M. et al. Are neck flexion, neck rotation, and sitting at work risk factors for neck pain? Results of a prospective cohort study. Occupational and environmental medicine 2001;58(3): 200-207.