Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Otorhinolarngologists

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Otorhinolarngologists

Detailed Description
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Musculoskeletal disorders(MSD) are one of the most common causes of occupational injuries and disability in industrialized nations and developing countries .with substantial financial consequences due to workers' compensation and medical expenses Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians. MSD were identified as a significant issue for the profession and Research has recognized that MSD in Otolaryngology contribute considerably to sick leave, reduced productivity and leaving the profession Because there are few studies available about MSD among Egyptian otolaryngologists So, the purpose of this study is to investigate musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian otorhinlaryngologist and the relationship between the risk factors and the development of musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian otolaryngologists

Official Title
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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Egyptian Otorhinolarngologist

Conditions
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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among EGYPTIAN Otorhinolarngologists

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: questionaire


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: - otorhinolaryngologist in cairo university hospitals ,cairo teaching hospitasl will participate in the study. General and specialized otolaryngologists will be included in the study. Both genders will be included in the study. 1-20 years of experience. Exclusion Criteria: Otorhinologist will be excluded if : they had musculoskeletal abnormalities due to other causes not work related (i.e. congenital,traumatic,neurological). They had any systemic diseases such as uncontrolled diabetes, which may influence the musculoskeletal system Otolaryngologists with previous operation involving locomotors system.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 25 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| 1-5years experience<br>1-5years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist | Other: questionaire<br>* dutch musculoskeletal questionaire<br>|
| 5-10 years experience<br>5-10years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist | Other: questionaire<br>* dutch musculoskeletal questionaire<br>|
| 10-15years experince<br>10-15years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist | Other: questionaire<br>* dutch musculoskeletal questionaire<br>|
| 15_20years experience<br>15-20years of experience working as otorhinolaryngologist | Other: questionaire<br>* dutch musculoskeletal questionaire<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| prevelance of work related musculoskeletal disorders among otorhinolaryngologist and work related musculoskeletal disorders among otorhinolaryngologist | work related musculoskeletal disorders among otorhinolaryngologist | one year |