TR
EN
Inter and intra observer reliability of the Ovako working posture analysis system: working posture analysis in senior physiotherapy and rehabilitation students
Öz
Purpose: This study was planned to investigate the inter/intra observer reliability of the Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS) and to evaluate the body postures of senior physiotherapy students during intervention with the OWAS method in terms of ergonomic risk.
Method: To evaluate the postures during the study, digital photographs of 60 students were taken from three different perspectives: front, back, and side. The photographs were manually scored by three physiotherapists using the OWAS method. In the first stage, the inter/intra-observer reliability of the OWAS method was examined, and in the second stage, ergonomic risk analysis was performed on the OWAS total score.
Results: The study included 49 female and 11 male physiotherapy and rehabilitation senior students with a mean age of 22.45±1.09 (21-26). Inter/intra observer reliability was found to be good (ICCIrO=0.815; ICCIaO=0.872; p<0.05). Twenty-nine students (48.3%) were classified as "No action required", twenty-five students (41.7%) as "Corrective actions required in the near future", two students (3.3%) as "Corrective actions required as soon as possible" and four students (6.7%) as "Corrective actions are required immediately".
Conclusion: In the study; the OWAS method was found to be inter/intra observer reliable. It was determined that more than half of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students were at risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal problems. It is predicted that work-related musculoskeletal problems in physiotherapists can be reduced by early detection of these risks.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Destekleyen Kurum
None
Etik Beyan
The study was approved by the Hacettepe University Non-Invasive Clinical Research Ethics Committee (2021/10-02; GO 21/572 Date: 04.05.2021). The principles of the Declaration of Helsinki conducted the research.
Teşekkür
We would like to thank all the students who kindly participated in this study.
Kaynakça
- Barbosa RE, Assuncao AA, de Araujo TM. Musculoskeletal pain among healthcare workers: an exploratory study on gender differences. Am J Ind Med. 2013;56:1201-1212.
- Ogunlana MO, Govender P, Oyewole OO. Prevalence and patterns of musculoskeletal pain among undergraduate students of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in a South African university. Hong Kong Physiother J. 2021;41:35-43.
- Bid DD, Alagappan TR, Dhanani HP, et al. Musculoskeletal health, quality of life, and related risk factors among physiotherapy students. Physiotherapy-The Journal of Indian Association of Physiotherapists. 2017;11:53-57.
- Vieira ER, Schneider P, Guidera C, et al. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: a systematic review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2016;29:417-428.
- Haleem MH, Ali I, Khan S, et al. Work related musculoskeletal disorders in physical therapists; a systematic review. Rehman Journal of Health Sciences. 2020;2:28-35.
- Glover W, McGregor A, Sullivan C, et al. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders affecting members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Physiother. 2005;91:138-147.
- Tišlar MH, Starc G, Kukec A. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physiotherapists and physiotherapy students in Croatia and their association with physical fitness. Slovenian Journal of Public Health. 2022;61:171-180.
- Rivera II EL, Santos HDM, Saddi JI, et al. A cross sectional study to determine the risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists in Metro Manila. The Health Sciences Journal. 2014;3:43-48
Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Fizyoterapi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
29 Mart 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
23 Ekim 2023
Kabul Tarihi
23 Ekim 2024
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 12 Sayı: 1
APA
Çankaya, Ö., Numanoğlu Akbaş, A., & Demirel, A. (2025). Inter and intra observer reliability of the Ovako working posture analysis system: working posture analysis in senior physiotherapy and rehabilitation students. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 12(1), 48-55. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.1379562
AMA
1.Çankaya Ö, Numanoğlu Akbaş A, Demirel A. Inter and intra observer reliability of the Ovako working posture analysis system: working posture analysis in senior physiotherapy and rehabilitation students. JETR. 2025;12(1):48-55. doi:10.15437/jetr.1379562
Chicago
Çankaya, Özge, Ayşe Numanoğlu Akbaş, ve Aynur Demirel. 2025. “Inter and intra observer reliability of the Ovako working posture analysis system: working posture analysis in senior physiotherapy and rehabilitation students”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 12 (1): 48-55. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.1379562.
EndNote
Çankaya Ö, Numanoğlu Akbaş A, Demirel A (01 Mart 2025) Inter and intra observer reliability of the Ovako working posture analysis system: working posture analysis in senior physiotherapy and rehabilitation students. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 12 1 48–55.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Çankaya, A. Numanoğlu Akbaş, ve A. Demirel, “Inter and intra observer reliability of the Ovako working posture analysis system: working posture analysis in senior physiotherapy and rehabilitation students”, JETR, c. 12, sy 1, ss. 48–55, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.15437/jetr.1379562.
ISNAD
Çankaya, Özge - Numanoğlu Akbaş, Ayşe - Demirel, Aynur. “Inter and intra observer reliability of the Ovako working posture analysis system: working posture analysis in senior physiotherapy and rehabilitation students”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 12/1 (01 Mart 2025): 48-55. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.1379562.
JAMA
1.Çankaya Ö, Numanoğlu Akbaş A, Demirel A. Inter and intra observer reliability of the Ovako working posture analysis system: working posture analysis in senior physiotherapy and rehabilitation students. JETR. 2025;12:48–55.
MLA
Çankaya, Özge, vd. “Inter and intra observer reliability of the Ovako working posture analysis system: working posture analysis in senior physiotherapy and rehabilitation students”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, c. 12, sy 1, Mart 2025, ss. 48-55, doi:10.15437/jetr.1379562.
Vancouver
1.Özge Çankaya, Ayşe Numanoğlu Akbaş, Aynur Demirel. Inter and intra observer reliability of the Ovako working posture analysis system: working posture analysis in senior physiotherapy and rehabilitation students. JETR. 01 Mart 2025;12(1):48-55. doi:10.15437/jetr.1379562