Modified initial era checklist for screening ergonomics risk factors in diagnosing work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Taib, Ibrahim Adham and Samsuddin, Niza and Hassan, Noor Artika and Sohaimi, Norhanna and A. Rahman, Nor Azlina and Zamli, Zaitunnatakhin and Yosof, Dewililah Sapriah and Muhamad Noordin, Muhamad Ariff (2024) Modified initial era checklist for screening ergonomics risk factors in diagnosing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. International Journal of Public Health Research, 14 (2). pp. 1917-1924. ISSN 2232-0253 E-ISSN 2232-0245

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Abstract

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are known to affect a diverse range of occupations around the world. One major factor for their occurrence is the presence of ergonomics risk factors in the workplace; as such, steps to minimise WRMSDs in Malaysia include the development of the Initial Ergonomics Risk Assessment (ERA) checklist for on-site assessors. The checklist, however, may not be useful for medical doctors who diagnose WRMSDs in hospitals or clinics. Moreover, there is no tool to assist medical doctors in considering the role of ergonomics risk factors when diagnosing WRMSDs, which can hamper the overall management of occupational diseases. This study was therefore carried out to modify the Initial ERA checklist so that medical doctors can use it to consider the role of ergonomics risk factors when diagnosing WRMSDs. In Phase I, document analysis was performed to construct the tool by integrating elements that were relevant for use in hospitals or clinics from the Initial ERA checklist and similar tools published overseas. In Phase II, the tool was reviewed by medical doctors and nurses and was found to have excellent content validity (I-CVI = 1.00). In Phase III, the tool underwent further improvement after trailing its application in two role-play sessions involving various healthcare professionals. The resulting Modified Initial ERA Checklist can assist medical doctors screen for various ergonomics risk factors when diagnosing WRMSDs in hospitals or clinics. Future studies could further examine its application in the field to validate its actual use in hospitals or clinics.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorder; Occupational Health; Ergonomics
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine T Technology > T Technology (General) > T55.4 Industrial engineering.Management engineering. > T59.7 Human engineering in industry. Man-machine systems
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Biomedical Science (Effective:1st July 2011) Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Community Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011) Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Medicine
Depositing User:	Dr Ibrahim Adham Taib
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2024 15:54
Last Modified:	20 Sep 2024 15:56
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/114548

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