The Effects of a Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention Model for Health Personnel in Ranong Province.
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
This quasi-experimental study aimed to evaluate the effects of a prevention model for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among 30 health personnel in Ranong Province. Research tools included a questionnaire, the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA), and the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, and inferential statistics, including Paired Sample T-tests, to compare mean scores of muscle pain before and after the intervention. The findings revealed that most participants were female (80.00%), aged 30–39 years (40.00%), worked 7–9 hours daily, and had over 21 years of work experience. Additionally, 53.30% reported normal stress levels. Most of the sample (76.70%) worked primarily in office settings. After implementing the prevention model, the overall mean scores for risk behaviors associated with WMSDs significantly decreased (p-value < 0.05). Additionally, musculoskeletal symptoms in various body parts were significantly reduced after performing the Manee Vej exercise (p-value < 0.05). The findings of this research can be applied to individuals experiencing work-related muscle pain, including those in government agencies and office employees, enabling them to manage and alleviate pain independently as an initial self-care measure.
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
References
Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health. Health Topic: [Internet] 2023 [cited 2023 Jan 29]. Occupational Disease Situation Report. Available from: https://ddc.moph.go.th/doed/pagecontent.php?page=888&dept=doed
National Statistical Office, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. Survey Topic: [Internet] 2022 [cited 2022 Dec 30]. Survey on the employment status of the population in Ranong Province. Retrieved from: https://www.nso.go.th/nsoweb/nso/survey_detail/9u
Pochano A, Choknumchaisiri K, Sangtian K, Wongkhuenkaew T, Nilrat W, Charadram M. Factors Affecting Risk Behaviors of Office Syndrome in Working Age of Metropolitan Health and Wellness Institution Personnel during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak. Regional Health Promotion Center 9 Journal. 2023; 17: 882-893. (In Thai)
Khongrit W. The physical symptoms from personnel computer using. Journal Sci Technol Mahasarakham University. 2021; 40(5): 369-375. (In Thai)
Shariat A, Tamrin SB, Arumugam M, Danaee M, Ramasamy R. Prevalence rate of musculoskeletal discomforts based on severity level among office workers. Acta Med Bulg. 2016; 1: 54-63.
Nualyam A, Wangdee A, Kruekaew J, Teerachaisakul M, Pongpirul K. A Study of the Effectiveness of Health Care with Maneevej: A Systematic Review of Research Findings. Journal of Thai Traditional & Alternative Medicine. 2021; 19(3): 702-12. (In Thai)
Songkhuen T, Tonwong P, Inchamchuen S, Sutheeprasert T, Netsrithong S. The Effectiveness of Maneevej Exercise of Elderly with Frozen Shoulder in Elderly School, Thapteelek Subdistrict, Meuang District, Suphanburi Province. J Public Health Sci. 2023; 32(2): 262-73. (In Thai)
Wangpholpattanasiri S, Tantranont K, Songkham W. Effects of Maneevej exercise on lower back pain and functional Status Among Cleaning Workers. Nursing Journal CMU. 2022; 49(3): 233-45. (In Thai)
Lohmah S, Tohree Y, Dasortaradae F, Boontud R. Effective of the use of herbal compress to relieve the pain of office syndrome at the Thai Medical Learning Center Yala Rajabhat University. In: Proceedings of the 7th National Conference on Science and Technology, Southern Higher Education Institutions Network; 2022 March 10-11; Thai Traditional Medicine Learning Center, Yala Rajabhat University. (In Thai)
Kuorinka I, Jonsson B, Kilbom A, Vinterberg H, Biering-Sørensen F, Andersson G, Jørgensen K. Standardised Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms. Appl Ergon. 1987; 18(3): 233-7.
Srisak B. Basic research. 9th ed. Bangkok: Suweeriyaasan; 2011.
Saetiaw S, Thongmeekhaun T, Juntaveemuang V. Effects of an Education-Based Program on Hazard Perception and Preventive Behaviors of Computer Syndrome among Working Computer Users: Public Offices in Songkhla Town’s Area. Nursing Journal of the Ministry of Public Health. 2019; 48-59. (In Thai)
Suthakham K, Nuysri M, Iemsawasdikul W. The Effects of a Self-Care Competency Developing Program by Maneeveda Exercise on Self-Care Behavior to Decrease Work Related Myalgia among Farmers at Pong District, Phayao Province. Journal of Faculty of Nursing Burapha University. 2019; 27(2): 70-79. (In Thai)
Sungwan P, Thathong P, Muenchan L. An Effect of Maneevej Exercise to Office Syndrome Among Office Worker of University. Thai Red Cross Nurs Journal. 2020; 14(2): 251-263. (In Thai)
