Clinical trial NCT03804190: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Otorhinolarngologists
Official title: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Egyptian Otorhinolarngologist
Study type: OBSERVATIONAL
Overall status: UNKNOWN
Conditions: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among EGYPTIAN Otorhinolarngologists
Lead sponsor: Cairo University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2019-01-15
Enrollment: 200
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 25
Maximum age (years): 45
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Observational model: ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective: CROSS_SECTIONAL
Sampling method: NON_PROBABILITY_SAMPLE
Study population: otorhinolaryngologist in cairo university hospitals ,cairo teaching hospitasl will participate in the study.

Brief summary: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Otorhinolarngologists

Detailed description: 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

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

- otorhinolaryngologist in cairo university hospitals ,cairo teaching hospitasl will participate in the study.

1. General and specialized otolaryngologists will be included in the study.
2. Both genders will be included in the study.
3. 1-20 years of experience.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Otorhinologist will be excluded if :

  1. they had musculoskeletal abnormalities due to other causes not work related (i.e. congenital,traumatic,neurological).
  2. They had any systemic diseases such as uncontrolled diabetes, which may influence the musculoskeletal system
  3. Otolaryngologists with previous operation involving locomotors system.

Primary outcomes:
measure: prevelance of work related musculoskeletal disorders among otorhinolaryngologist and work related musculoskeletal disorders among otorhinolaryngologist
timeFrame: one year
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Cairo
country: Egypt
facility: Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University
Study officials:
affiliation: Cairo University
name: daoo ibrahim, assistant professor
role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
affiliation: Cairo University
name: hamada ahmed, lecterur
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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