. Ziba Khalili; . Mohammad Panahi Tosanloo; . Hossein Safari; . Bahman Khosravi; . Seyyed Abolfazl Zakerian; . Nazli Servatian; . Farhad Habibi Nodeh
Volume 8, Issue 12 , December 2018, , Pages 1-6
Abstract
AIM AND BACKGROUND: Studies show that the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) amongcomputer users is more than the other occupations. The present study aimed to determine the effectof ...
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AIM AND BACKGROUND: Studies show that the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) amongcomputer users is more than the other occupations. The present study aimed to determine the effectof educational intervention based on the “stages‑of‑change” model on practicing the correct postureto reduce MSDs among computer user staff of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS).METHODS: This is a quasi‑experimental study which was carried out on 176 staff of TUMS. Thestudy population was divided into two case and control groups, each including 88 participants.A self‑structured as well as a standard questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data then wereanalyzed using descriptive and analytical tests.RESULTS: There was no significant difference between both groups in terms of mean score ofstages of change, perceived benefits and barriers, self‑efficacy, and processes of change beforethe intervention. However, the mean score of these variables increased for case group 3 monthsafter the intervention. In addition, case group participants reported lower MSDs in their neck, lowerback, elbow, and knee compared to control group.CONCLUSION: Ergonomic educational intervention based on the “stages‑of‑change” model has apositive impact on reduction of MSDs. Therefore, these disorders can be decreased through reducingworking hours, changing the work conditions in accordance with ergonomic principles, dedicatingsome time for staff exercise, and holding educational courses for the personnel.