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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2017.18.1.336

The Factors Related to Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Family Care-Givers who Have a Patient with Brain Damage  

Jeon, Eun-Mi (Department of Occupational Therapy, Avens Hospital)
Lee, Seong-A (Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science, Soonchunhyang University)
Gu, Jung-Whan (Department of Health promotion, Catholic University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.18, no.1, 2017 , pp. 336-344 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to identify factors related to the musculoskeletal symptoms of 340 family caregivers who have a patient with brain damage based on self-administered questionnaires. The questionnaires included general characteristics, characteristics of care activities and caregivers' musculoskeletal symptoms. Data were collected from many long-term care hospitals and rehabilitation centers during March 17 to March 21, 2014. The results indicated that complaint rates of work-related musculoskeletal systems of the body sites differed. Factor analysis revealed that neck complaints were related to education (under mid), while shoulder complaints were related to sex (female), age (50-59), education (mid) and duration of care (< 2 years). Arm/elbow complaints were related to age (40-49), education (high) and duration of care (12-24). Complaints regarding the hand/wrist/finger were related to age (50-59) and duration of care (12-24), while those associated with the legs/feet were related to age (50-59) and duration of care (< 6[ED highlight - years? Please specify.]). Back problems were related to education (under mid, mid stage, high) and gait. The complaint rate regarding musculoskeletal symptoms during daily life was not statistically significant. Logistic regression analysis of significant factors related to subjective musculoskeletal symptoms identified ambulation and gait as having the greatest influence and complaint factor among family caregivers. The complaint rate of family caregivers differed among body parts. Being a caregiver for less than one year was found to have a significant impact on pain. Overall, long term family caregivers could be faced with risk factors for musculoskeletal problems, but there are many different factors that affect musculoskeletal symptoms with regards to their activities. Accordingly, comprehensive and systematic prevention plans for family caregivers who have patients with brain damage should be developed.
Keywords
Brain Injury; Family Caregiver; Family Caregiver activity; Factor analysis; Musculoskeletal Symptoms;
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