Analyzing musculoskeletal system discomforts and risk factors in computer-using office workers

Objective: this study analyzed the prevalence of work-related computer-user musculoskeletal discomforts,personal and computer-related risk factors. methods: a cross-sectional survey on 395 office workers was made between july-september 2015. musculoskeletal symptoms and risk factors were evaluated for participants’ demographics and job attributes on the 21-item questionnaire and the turkish-cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire. results: participants reported musculoskeletal symptoms in the neck (67.85%),back (66.33%),lower back (59.49%),right shoulder (45.32%) and left shoulder (43.54%) during the past week and work interference was 33.6%,28.5%,30.6%,31.3% and 31.9%,respectively. musculoskeletal discomfort risks were being male,increasing daily computer usage,feeling computer-usage discomfort,hours working at desk and having knowledge about ergonomic exercises. conclusion: musculoskeletal symptoms are common in turkish office workers and indicated the need for more attention to musculoskeletal disorders and designing effective preventive interventions. © 2016,professional medical publications. all rights reserved.