Bin Sheeha Bodor
From the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
J Occup Environ Med. 2025 May 1;67(5):333-338. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000003344. Epub 2025 Feb 7.
The working-from-home trend aimed at enhancing work-life balance may increase absenteeism due to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study aims to assess office ergonomic knowledge, estimate the prevalence of MSDs, and identify the risk factors that may increase MSD risk.
A cross-sectional design was employed using a valid and reliable questionnaire to attain the objectives.
MSDs were prevalent, most commonly affecting the shoulders. The mean ergonomic knowledge score was 3.98 out of 9. According to the Rapid Office Strain Assessment, 83% of the workers had a low MSD risk, whereas 16% had a high risk.
The study revealed the high prevalence of MSDs. Most of the employees had a low MSD risk, and their knowledge of ergonomics was low to moderate. The factors concluded may assist in tailoring the educational program.
旨在促进工作与生活平衡的居家办公趋势可能会因肌肉骨骼疾病(MSD)而增加旷工率。本研究旨在评估办公室人体工程学知识,估计肌肉骨骼疾病的患病率,并确定可能增加肌肉骨骼疾病风险的危险因素。
采用横断面设计,使用有效且可靠的问卷来实现这些目标。
肌肉骨骼疾病很普遍,最常影响肩部。人体工程学知识的平均得分在9分制中为3.98分。根据快速办公室劳损评估,83%的员工肌肉骨骼疾病风险较低,而16%的员工风险较高。
该研究揭示了肌肉骨骼疾病的高患病率。大多数员工肌肉骨骼疾病风险较低,他们对人体工程学的了解程度为低到中等。得出的这些因素可能有助于制定针对性的教育计划。