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  • Title: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic risk factors in early intervention educators.
    Author: Kathy Cheng HY, Cheng CY, Ju YY.
    Journal: Appl Ergon; 2013 Jan; 44(1):134-41. PubMed ID: 22770544.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Early intervention educators who serve children with special needs often suffer from physical strains. The objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in this population, and to evaluate the relationship between work-related musculoskeletal disorders and personal/ergonomic risk factors. METHODS: A self-designed questionnaire consisting three domains (demographics/prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders/ergonomic risk factors) was delivered to educators who work in early intervention institutions. RESULTS: Ninety-four percent of early intervention educators suffered from musculoskeletal disorders. Logistic regression revealed that some work-related ergonomic factors were highly associated with symptoms on lower back, shoulder and neck, with odds ratios ranging from 0.321 to 4.256. CONCLUSION: High prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders impacts this occupation negatively. Further regulations to the institutions regarding workplace health promotion and environment modification, as well as training to the employees for body mechanics, should be implemented to prevent injury occurrence.
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