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Prevalence of work related upper limb disorders in hairdressers: A cross sectional study on the influence of working conditions and psychological, ergonomic and physical factors

Prevalence of work related upper limb disorders in hairdressers: A cross sectional study on the... A cross sectional study where 145 hairdressers were interviewed for the occurrence of work related upper limb disorders (WRULD). The interview features for engagement, burnout and workaholism, as well as asks for general health and working conditions. The BMI, the hand size and gripping force of each worker was obtained. WRULD was present in 41%. It was significantly correlated with burnout and workaholism. Surprisingly it was not altered by engagement or by the use of ergonomic equipment. Morphological features (BMI), hand size and gripping force, were not related to the occurrence of WRULD. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation IOS Press

Prevalence of work related upper limb disorders in hairdressers: A cross sectional study on the influence of working conditions and psychological, ergonomic and physical factors

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Publisher
IOS Press
Copyright
Copyright © 2009 by IOS Press, Inc
ISSN
1051-9815
eISSN
1875-9270
DOI
10.3233/WOR-2009-0930
pmid
20037247
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Abstract

A cross sectional study where 145 hairdressers were interviewed for the occurrence of work related upper limb disorders (WRULD). The interview features for engagement, burnout and workaholism, as well as asks for general health and working conditions. The BMI, the hand size and gripping force of each worker was obtained. WRULD was present in 41%. It was significantly correlated with burnout and workaholism. Surprisingly it was not altered by engagement or by the use of ergonomic equipment. Morphological features (BMI), hand size and gripping force, were not related to the occurrence of WRULD.

Journal

WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and RehabilitationIOS Press

Published: Jan 1, 2009

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