Correlation between Computer Workstation and Location of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Abstract: The use of computer
has been widely increased. This intensifies the risk of musculoskeletal
disorders on long-term office workers. This study aims to find out the
characteristics of musculoskeletal disorders in office workers with computer
workstation which then lead to the presence or absence of the correlation
between the two in order to avoid the pains endured.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out from
September–November 2014 in Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran,
Bandung, Indonesia. Seventeen samples were obtained from three different
departments (finance and academics) by total sampling. The data was collected
by validated questionnaire and it was analyzed by using simple linear
regression method.
Results: From 17 samples in total, 16 claimed that their workstation
needs to be evaluated. Furthermore, the prevalent areas of musculoskeletal were
shoulders (12 persons), lower back (10 persons), neck (9 persons), knee (9
persons), upper back (7 persons). The analysis using simple linear regression
method showed no significant correlation between workstation characteristics
and musculoskeletal disorders (p-value = 0.515).
Conclusions: There is no correlation found between workstation
characteristics and musculoskeletal disorders.
Keywords: musculoskeletal
disorders, office workers, workstations
Author: Hafiz Ambyo Bagaskoro,
Tertianto Prabowo, Setiawan
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg160244
