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EVALUATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS
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Objective: Our study aims to determine the prevalence and characteristics of occupational musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) among prehospital emergency medical service (EMS) professionals to protect their health, enhance job satisfaction, and prevent conditions that may lead to job loss.
Materialsand Method: This research is a cross-sectional study. It was conducted between January 1st and May 31st, 2017, with 265 personnel working in prehospital EMS. A Personal Information Form and the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) were used as data collection tools.
Results: It was determined that 85.7% of the EMS providers participating in the study experienced pain, discomfort, or distress in various parts of their bodies, such as the lower back, back, arms, shoulders, legs, or feet, by the end of the day during the last workweek. The most frequently reported areas of pain were the lower back (70.9%), back (56.2%), and neck (49.8%); these regions were found to have primarily moderate pain, which slightly affected their work performance. Statistically significant differences were observed among subgroups in terms of experiencing MSD during the last workweek based on gender, occupational groups, job satisfaction, and exercise habits (p=0.02; p=0.01; p=0.01, and p=0.01, respectively). It was found that 27.1% of participants had a diagnosed MSD. Statistically significant differences were identified among subgroups in terms of age, years in the profession, and body mass index regarding MSD diagnoses (p=0.01; p<0.001, and p=0.005, respectively).
Conclusions: Musculoskeletal discomfort is common in EMS providers and linked to work and lifestyle factors.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Birinci Basamak Sağlık Hizmetleri
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
28 Aralık 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
16 Ağustos 2025
Kabul Tarihi
24 Kasım 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 3
APA
Yetik Aras, A., & Ergin, M. (2025). EVALUATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. Hastane Öncesi Dergisi, 10(3), 311-326. https://doi.org/10.54409/hod.1765583
AMA
1.Yetik Aras A, Ergin M. EVALUATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. HOD. 2025;10(3):311-326. doi:10.54409/hod.1765583
Chicago
Yetik Aras, Ayşenur, ve Mehmet Ergin. 2025. “EVALUATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS”. Hastane Öncesi Dergisi 10 (3): 311-26. https://doi.org/10.54409/hod.1765583.
EndNote
Yetik Aras A, Ergin M (01 Aralık 2025) EVALUATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. Hastane Öncesi Dergisi 10 3 311–326.
IEEE
[1]A. Yetik Aras ve M. Ergin, “EVALUATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS”, HOD, c. 10, sy 3, ss. 311–326, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.54409/hod.1765583.
ISNAD
Yetik Aras, Ayşenur - Ergin, Mehmet. “EVALUATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS”. Hastane Öncesi Dergisi 10/3 (01 Aralık 2025): 311-326. https://doi.org/10.54409/hod.1765583.
JAMA
1.Yetik Aras A, Ergin M. EVALUATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. HOD. 2025;10:311–326.
MLA
Yetik Aras, Ayşenur, ve Mehmet Ergin. “EVALUATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS”. Hastane Öncesi Dergisi, c. 10, sy 3, Aralık 2025, ss. 311-26, doi:10.54409/hod.1765583.
Vancouver
1.Ayşenur Yetik Aras, Mehmet Ergin. EVALUATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. HOD. 01 Aralık 2025;10(3):311-26. doi:10.54409/hod.1765583