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Auther : Mr. Ramakant D. Gaikwad, M.Sc. Nursing Community Health Nursing, MA (Sociology) Founder President, www.nursingteachers.org Title : Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge regarding prevention of Musculoskeletal Discomfort among Sedentary Workers Abstract : The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that, at present, there are more than 100 million computer workers since the latter 1970s, the number of computer workers utilizing computers has increased from a few thousand to more than 450,000. In the coming years, like postural or musculoskeletal problems are common to many sedentary jobs. Operator complaints are most often related to the neck, shoulders, back, and wrists. Complaints mentioned less often involve the arms, hands, and legs. Researchers indicate musculoskeletal symptoms are more frequently reported by computer operators than workers in traditional jobs. including data from studies conducted/sponsored by Occupational Safety and Health Department, serious musculoskeletal health symptoms are most often associated with computer jobs requiring constrained working positions for an entire work shift. In a seated position, the computer worker is subject to continuous stress on almost all postural muscles. The amount of the stress is dependent upon the position of various parts of the worker's body. Holding the head to the side or forward may lead to neck and shoulder fatigue and pain. Other neck and shoulder complaints result from the use or position of the operator's arms. For example, elevation of the arms will add to neck and shoulder strain. Prolonged, constrained postures required by the job will make this condition worse. Over the long-term, continued wear and tear may result in a gradual deterioration of joint tissues. WHO (2006) recognizes that occupational health isclosely linked to public health and health systems development. Therefore the Occupational Health Programme, together with its partners, aims at addressing a large number of determinants of workers' health, including risks for disease and injury in the work environment, social and individual factors, and access to health services. The workplace is a suitable setting for protecting and promoting the health of workers and their families. The most common body areas to watch for the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulder, and neck. The problem may vary from aches to pain, burning, numbness or tingling. These symptoms may be felt during typing or mouse use or at other times when no work is being done, including during the night when the symptoms may wake up. If musculoskeletal discomfort is neglected and if not treated early complication may develop and worker can loss job, due to his or negligence and risk factors. Here researcher can say that need for study is felt due to no effective information available to employees /workers regarding musculoskeletal discomfort. Most of population is affected by musculoskeletal discomfort due to lack of knowledge about musculoskeletal discomfort. Where as most of the population unaware about the preventive measures & treatment. View PDF File |
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