Survey of concerns about pain in office workers with musculoskeletal problems at Srinakharinwirot University Ongkharak
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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common health issue among office workers, especially those who spend long hours working with computers. Pain commonly affects the neck, shoulders, and back. Psychosocial factors, particularly negative thoughts about pain, play an important role in the prognosis for chronic pain.
Objective: To investigate the level of concerns about pain (CAP) among office workers with musculoskeletal symptoms and to compare the CAP scores between chronic and non chronic pain groups.
Methods: Sixty participants were assessed using three parts of questionnaires: general demographic data, the Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (MNMQ), and the Thai version of University of Washington Concerns About Pain Questionnaire (T-UW-CAP6).
Results: Results indicated that most individuals with chronic pain reported moderate to high risk levels of concerns about pain (CAP). In the case of MSDs, the CAP score in the chronic group was significantly higher than in the non-chronic group (p = 0.04).
Conclusion: These findings highlight the critical role of psychosocial factors in shaping pain perception and chronicity among office workers. Integrating psychosocial assessment with conventional physical management strategies may be essential for the prevention and effective management of chronic musculoskeletal pain in this population.
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