So Billy Chun Lung, Lee Eva Wing Fong, Ng Shamay, Man Siu Shing
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
School of Design, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
Sci Rep. 2025 Jun 5;15(1):19806. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-04945-x.
Emergency medical service (EMS) plays a vital role in the healthcare system by delivering rapid response and acute care in critical situations. However, limited information exists regarding the prevalence and associated factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) symptoms amongst EMS workers. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of WMSD symptoms and identify associated risk factors through a cross-sectional survey conducted in Hong Kong. A total of 404 EMS workers participated in the study. The overall prevalence of self-reported WMSD symptoms was 38.4%. Gender, exercise habits and years of work experience were significant predictors. In addition, several work-related tasks, such as standing, walking, sitting, balancing, twisting the body, gripping with fingers, lifting, pushing, hand control, wrist twisting and prolonged fixed hand movements, were positively associated with WMSD symptoms. These findings provided a strong foundation for developing targeted interventions to reduce WMSD risks and improve the health and well-being of EMS workers. The study also offered practical recommendations to help lower the prevalence of WMSDs in this essential workforce.
紧急医疗服务（EMS）在医疗保健系统中发挥着至关重要的作用，它能在危急情况下提供快速响应和急救护理。然而，关于EMS工作人员中与工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病（WMSD）症状的患病率及相关因素的信息有限。本研究旨在通过在香港进行的一项横断面调查，来检查WMSD症状的患病率并确定相关风险因素。共有404名EMS工作人员参与了该研究。自我报告的WMSD症状的总体患病率为38.4%。性别、运动习惯和工作年限是显著的预测因素。此外，一些与工作相关的任务，如站立、行走、坐着、保持平衡、扭转身体、用手指抓握、提举、推、手部控制、手腕扭转以及长时间固定的手部动作，都与WMSD症状呈正相关。这些发现为制定有针对性的干预措施以降低WMSD风险、改善EMS工作人员的健康和福祉奠定了坚实基础。该研究还提供了实用建议，以帮助降低这一重要劳动力群体中WMSDs的患病率。
