PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF THE WORK-RELATED OVERUSE OF THE SPINAL COLUMN ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE
Abstract:
The increasing complexity of work tasks led to the growth of the number of work-related
musculoskeletal diseases (WMSDs), so that scientific research increased too, including Romania. The
aim of the study was to investigate the impact of the work-related spinal overuse on the psychoemotional
area and the influences on the employees’ quality of life. Material and methods: the study
group was made up of working subjects with professional exposure to overuse of the spinal column
compared to a control group, both evaluated for pain, anxiety, stress and quality of life. Results were
significant statistically increased for pin, anxiety and stress in the working group and we found
significant correlations between symptoms and diminished quality of life. Conclusions: there is a
negative impact of work related spinal pain on psycho-emotional area, including quality of life. The
impact is different according to the anatomical region of pain. Further medical and ergonomic
protective measurements need to be taken.
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