Physical Therapy Korea (한국전문물리치료학회지)

Korean Research Society of Physical Therapy (한국전문물리치료학회)
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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain and Job Stress in Physical Therapists

물리치료사의 직무관련 근골격계 통증과 직무 스트레스

  • Yong, Joon-Hyoung (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Hallym College) ;
  • Yi, Chung-Hwi (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Yonsei University, Institute of Health Science, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kwon, Oh-Yun (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Yonsei University, Institute of Health Science, Yonsei University) ;
  • Jeon, Hye-Seon (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Yonsei University, Institute of Health Science, Yonsei University)
  • 용준형 (한림성심대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 이충휘 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 물리치료학과 및 보건과학연구소) ;
  • 권오윤 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 물리치료학과 및 보건과학연구소) ;
  • 전혜선 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 물리치료학과 및 보건과학연구소)
  • Received : 2010.01.10
  • Accepted : 2010.02.05
  • Published : 2010.02.19
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Abstract

This study investigated the relationships between Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), contributing factors, and the occupational stress of physical therapists. Self-reported questionnaires were given to 180 physical therapists in Gangwon Province. Variables examined included the prevalence of pain sites related to WMSDs; pain intensity; pain pattern; and job stress, which is thought to involve the physical environment; job demand; insufficient job control; interpersonal conflict; job insecurity; organizational system; reward system; and occupational culture. Among physical therapists, work-related musculoskeletal pain commonly affected the low back (30.1%), shoulder (29.3%), and wrist (12.2%). The sites of work-related musculoskeletal pain treated medically were the low back (22.8%), shoulder (19.8%), neck (12.7%), and wrist (12.1%). "Repeating the same work constantly" was suggested to be the major cause of the pain. The younger therapists were significantly more likely to feel high job stress due to the physical environment (p<.05), job demand (p<.05), and organizational system (p<.01). Women were more likely to feel greater job stress related to job demand, insufficient job control, the organization system, and job rewards. Men were more likely to feel greater job stress related to job insecurity. Weak positive relationships were observed between work-related musculoskeletal pain and job stress, which is thought to involve the physical environment; job demand; insufficient job control; interpersonal conflict; job insecurity; organizational system; reward system; and occupational culture. Physical therapists appear to be at higher risk of WMSDs because 80.1% of the physical therapists studied experienced work-related musculoskeletal pain. To reduce the risk, we need intervention strategies such as preventive education, ergonomically designed medical equipment, a psychosocial approach to work conditions, improved mechanical conditions related to therapeutic patterns, and an institutional infrastructure with sufficient personnel and scheduling.

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