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The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Jordanian surgeons
Joint Authors
Suudi, Haydar
Abu Nawar, Ghayth Ahmad
al-Maayitah, Ala
al-Maayitah, Tamara
Jaradat, Mahdi
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 27, Issue 1 (30 Apr. 2020), pp.29-38, 10 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2020-04-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have become a significant issue for the profession of surgeons.
This study provides a detailed examination and discussion regarding the prevalence of MSDs among Jordanian surgeons and possible causative factors.
Materials and Methods: A modified Nordic and physical discomfort questionnaire was distributed online and at the 9th International Conference of Royal Jordanian Medical Services to surgeons from several specialties with the aims of determining the level of prevalence of MSDs, causative factors related to the operating room, and the level of ergonomic awareness.
Results: Participants who sustained occupational injuries throughout their careers represented 79.2%.
The most injured areas were the neck, lower back, feet, hands and wrist, eyes, and by 79.2%, 72.2%, 62.5%, respectively.
Approximately 12.1% were injured while operating on infected patients.
Approximately 20.3% reported their injuries to their institution
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Nawar, Ghayth Ahmad& al-Maayitah, Ala& Suudi, Haydar& al-Maayitah, Tamara& Jaradat, Mahdi. 2020. The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Jordanian surgeons. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 27, no. 1, pp.29-38.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Nawar, Ghayth Ahmad…[et al.]. The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Jordanian surgeons. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 27, no. 1 (Apr. 2020), pp.29-38.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Nawar, Ghayth Ahmad& al-Maayitah, Ala& Suudi, Haydar& al-Maayitah, Tamara& Jaradat, Mahdi. The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Jordanian surgeons. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2020. Vol. 27, no. 1, pp.29-38.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-962125
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 37-38
Record ID
BIM-962125