400 Section - A cross-sectional study on prevelance and factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life affected among healthcare provider in the operation theatre in a tertiary care health centre in north India

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PT

Presenting Author/Autor expositor(s)

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ANIL K. GUPTA, N/A, MD

Professsor and HOD, Dept of PMR
King George's Medical University,LUCKNOW
LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh, India

Corresponding Author/Autor a quien dirigir la corr(s)

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Joe Antony, N/A, MD(PMR)

Senior Resident
King George's Medical University,LUCKNOW
LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh, India

Co-Author/Coautor(s)

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GANESH KUMAR YADAV, MD

Addiditional Professoe
King George's Medical University,LUCKNOW
LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Sanjai Singh, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
UTTAR PRADESH UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
SAIFAI, ETAWAA, Uttar Pradesh, India

Objectives : To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and their effect on the quality of life of healthcare professionals in a tertiary care health center in North India.

Design: This was a cross-sectional study that included 285 healthcare workers from various operation theaters at King George's Medical University, Lucknow. Data was collected using a standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire to assess WMSD prevalence and a WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire to evaluate QOL. The data was analyzed using statistical software, and a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: The study found a high prevalence of WMSDs, with 78.59% of participants reporting discomfort in at least one body part over the past year. The most common sites of pain were the lower back (49.47%) and neck (35.44%). Almost half of the participants (49.82%) reported that their WMSDs prevented them from performing normal activities, and 35.43% had consulted a physician for their condition. The prevalence of WMSDs was significantly associated with high Body Mass index, weekly working hours, place of work, and gender. Quality of life scores were lowest in participants in the PMR and Orthopedics departments.

Conclusion: A high proportion of healthcare workers in operation theaters suffer from WMSDs, which negatively impacts their quality of life. The findings emphasize the need for ergonomic interventions, such as training on posture and the use of ergonomic equipment like anti-fatigue mats and appropriate footwear. Implementing these measures could help reduce the prevalence of WMSDs and improve the well-being of healthcare professionals.