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Lavender I, McCartney D, Marshall N, Suraev A, Irwin C, D'Rozario AL, Gordon CJ, Saini B, Grunstein RR, Yee B, McGregor I, Hoyos CM. Cannabinol (CBN; 30 and 300 mg) effects on sleep and next-day function in insomnia disorder ('CUPID' study): protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over, three-arm, proof-of-concept trial. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e071148. [PMID: 37612115 PMCID: PMC10450062 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder, with few effective pharmacotherapies. Anecdotal reports and recent preclinical research suggest that cannabinol (CBN), a constituent of Cannabis sativa derived from delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, could be an effective treatment. Despite this, the isolated effects of CBN on sleep have yet to be systematically studied in humans. METHODS The present protocol paper describes a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-dose, three-arm, cross-over, proof-of-concept study which investigates the effects of CBN on sleep and next-day function in 20 participants with clinician-diagnosed insomnia disorder and an Insomnia Severity Index Score ≥15. Participants receive a single fixed oral liquid dose of 30 mg CBN, 300 mg CBN and matched placebo, in random order on three treatment nights; each separated by a 2-week wash-out period. Participants undergo overnight sleep assessment using in-laboratory polysomnography and next-day neurobehavioural function tests. The primary outcome is wake after sleep onset minutes. Secondary outcomes include changes to traditional sleep staging, sleep-onset latency and absolute spectral power during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. Tertiary outcomes include changes to sleep spindles during NREM sleep, arousal indices, absolute spectral power during REM sleep and subjective sleep quality. Safety-related and exploratory outcomes include changes to next-day simulated driving performance, subjective mood and drug effects, postural sway, alertness and reaction time, overnight memory consolidation, pre and post-sleep subjective and objective sleepiness; and plasma, urinary, and salivary cannabinoid concentrations. The study will provide novel preliminary data on CBN efficacy and safety in insomnia disorder, which will inform larger clinical trials. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Human Research Ethics Committee approval has been granted by Bellberry (2021-08-907). Study findings will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed journal and at academic conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05344170.
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- Isobel Lavender
- Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Medical Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Medical Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- CPC-RPA clinic, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Medical Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- CPC-RPA clinic, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Telework Conditions, Ergonomic and Psychosocial Risks, and Musculoskeletal Problems in the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Occup Environ Med 2022; 64:e811-e817. [PMID: 36084630 PMCID: PMC9722330 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association of telework conditions with ergonomic and psychosocial risks and with the occurrence of musculoskeletal problems among employees of the Brazilian Labor Judiciary during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted with 934 workers from August to October 2021. The data were collected via Web using a self-administrated questionnaire survey. Nonparametric tests and generalized linear regression analysis were used. RESULTS Previous experience in telework was associated with a better evaluation of the home workstation, a lower increase in workload, a greater increase in productivity, and greater preference to continue teleworking after the pandemic. The lack of a place dedicated to telework was specially related to greater ergonomic and psychosocial risks and to the greater occurrence of musculoskeletal problems. CONCLUSIONS Companies should monitor telework conditions to reduce health risks among their employees.
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Kadri Filho FE, de Lucca SR. Ergonomic and psychosocial risks related to musculoskeletal problems among Brazilian labor judges in telework during the COVID-19 pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2022; 29:837-846. [PMID: 35658816 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2022.2085382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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AbstractObjectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ergonomic and psychosocial risks in telework and their relationship with musculoskeletal problems in Brazilian labor judges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 119 participants. The data were collected through a sociodemographic and occupational questionnaire, from the Brazilian versions of the Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire (MUEQ-Br revised), the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA-Br) and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), added to a numerical pain scale. Results. According to ROSA-Br, 47.06% of the participants showed an outcome where it is considered that there is a need for immediate intervention in the workplace. The results of ROSA-Br and MUEQ-Br revised presented a significant correlation with the intensity of complaints in the neck and shoulders in the last 12 months and in the last seven days. The total score of MUEQ-Br revised presented more important correlations with problems in these body regions and with the intensity of complaints in the upper back, wrists/hands and lower back in both periods. Conclusions. Companies should propose ways to assess the ergonomic and psychosocial risks among their employees in telework as a way to prevent the occurrence of musculoskeletal problems.
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- Fauzi El Kadri Filho
- PhD student at the School of Medical Sciences of the University of Campinas (Unicamp), Brazil
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- PhD, professor at the School of Medical Sciences of the University of Campinas (Unicamp), Brazil.
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El Kadri Filho F, Roberto de Lucca S. Telework during the COVID-19 pandemic: Ergonomic and psychosocial risks among Brazilian labor justice workers. Work 2022; 71:395-405. [PMID: 35095002 DOI: 10.3233/wor-210490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The imposition of telework by the COVID-19 pandemic represented a challenge for companies and workers with regard to the management and organization of the workplace at home. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the ergonomic risks, psychosocial factors and musculoskeletal symptoms as well as the relationships between these variables in employees of a Brazilian labor judiciary unit. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out with 55 employees who had their workstations evaluated by means of the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA-Br) and answered a questionnaire of sociodemographic and occupational characterization, the dimensions of workstation and posture of the Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire (MUEQ-Br-revised), the short version of the Job Stress Scale and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). RESULTS The workstations evaluations by ROSA-Br and MUEQ-Br-revised showed a strong correlation between themselves and to body posture, but they were not related to the occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms. Body posture and demands were correlated to each other and with to occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms. Shoulders, neck and wrists / hands were the most affected body regions. CONCLUSIONS Companies that adopt teleworking for their employees must be aware of working conditions at home, including the workload, and offer adequate support in order to prevent the occurrence of musculoskeletal problems.
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- Fauzi El Kadri Filho
- School of Medical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), São Paulo, Brazil
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Bersanetti MB, Gorla C, Turci AM. Ergonomic evaluation of computer workers. Rev Bras Med Trab 2021; 19:445-453. [PMID: 35733544 PMCID: PMC9162287 DOI: 10.47626/1679-4435-2021-628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Information technologies have become indispensable in the office environment with a considerable increase in the use of computers. Musculoskeletal complaints in computer workers have a multifactorial etiology; therefore, an ergonomic investigation should be based on both self-reporting of symptoms and quantifiable observational methods. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate ergonomic and biomechanical characteristics of computer workers to identify the presence of symptoms and to assess the existence of a correlation between experts' observational assessment and workers' self-perception. Methods Participants were approached by an observer responsible for screening of symptoms and demographic characteristics. Volunteers were then evaluated simultaneously by two blinded observers. Results Seventy-one computer workers participated, and no significant differences were observed for duration of work on a computer between participants with and without pain. Interobserver reliability was good (0.93, 95%CI 0.88-0.96). No correlation was found between Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire and Rapid Office Strain Assessment scores (p = 0.054/r = 0.230). There was no difference between participants with and without pain in the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (p = 0.931). In the Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire assessment, there were differences in job demand (p = 0.004), complaints (p = 0.034), and total score (p = 0.044), with higher scores for asymptomatic participants. Conclusions The results suggest that asymptomatic individuals are subject to higher job demands probably because they have not previously experienced significant pain. However, they have other complaints, such as stiffness, disability, weakness, edema, and paresthesia. Symptomatic individuals, in turn, have greater trouble in aspects such as reduced amount of time spent on work and performance of work requiring extra effort.
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade de Araraquara, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade de Araraquara, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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Ghasemi M, Kamalikhah T, Salesi M, Rahmati F. Evaluation of psychometric properties of the maastricht upper extremity questionnaire (MUEQ) in iranian computer users. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2021; 10:245. [PMID: 34485542 PMCID: PMC8395991 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1096_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Measurement of the essential risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders is a fundamental step in predicting the problem and identifying high-risk individuals. In this regard, Maastricht upper extremity questionnaire (MUEQ) has not been validated in Iran. This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable Persian version of MUEQ. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this descriptive study, the computer users employed in a governmental informatics administration in Tehran, Iran, were included during the end of 2018 and early 2019. Face and content validity of the MUEQ was conducted, and a six-part questionnaire was provided. The reliability of the questionnaire was obtained using Cronbach's α and test-retest. Concurrent validity was assessed with Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, comparison test of independent mean, internal consistency coefficient, test-retest, and Pearson correlation were carried out using the AMOS and SPSS 22 software. RESULTS Participants consisted of 282 computer users (110 males) with a mean age of 35.17 ± 7.65 years. The mean duration of computer use in a working day was 6.68 ± 2.10 h with a range of 1-12 h. The most prevalent symptoms were existed in the neck (39.1%), back (31.0%), and lower back (30.3%) areas. KMO test and Bartlett's test of sphericity showed that a significant correlation existed among questions. Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the questionnaire varied from 0.61 to 0.83 and test-retest coefficient was higher than 0.7. Correlation coefficient was between NMQ and body posture (r = 0.23, P = 0.004) and between NMQ and work environment (r = 0.28, P = 0.000). Evaluations related to the construct validity and concurrent validity demonstrated that the questionnaire has acceptable construct validity. Six factors of the MUEQ in Root Mean Squared Error Approximation (RMSEA) index (0.062) were acceptable and satisfactory in Parsimony Comparative Fit Index (PCFI), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Normed Fit Index (NFI), and Parsimony Goodness of Fit Index (PGFI) (0.732, 0.8000, 0.680, and 0.680, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The Persian version of the MUEQ represented a satisfactory validity and reliability and was suitable for computer users in the assessment of their risk factors of musculoskeletal complaints.
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- Mohammad Ghasemi
- Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran and Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kluay-On P, Chaikumarn M. Construct validity, internal consistency and test-retest reliability of ergonomic risk assessment for musculoskeletal disorders in office workers (ERAMO). THEORETICAL ISSUES IN ERGONOMICS SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/1463922x.2021.1922780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Pimporn Kluay-On
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among a sample of Iranian Computer Users. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN PREVENTION 2020. [DOI: 10.52547/ijmpp.5.3.367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Turci AM, Gorla C, Bersanetti MB. Assessment of arm, neck and shoulder complaints and scapular static malposition among computer users. Rev Bras Med Trab 2020; 17:465-472. [PMID: 32685744 PMCID: PMC7363260 DOI: 10.5327/z1679443520190329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background: Musculoskeletal complaints of the arm, neck and/or shoulder not attributed to acute trauma or any systemic disorder (CANS) are characterized by symptoms such as pain, numbness and paresthesia which may reach severe and disabling levels and thus significantly interfere with the performance of work and daily living activities. Computer use at work considerably increased in recent years, being attended with a substantial elevation of the prevalence of CANS among individuals who use computers at work. Objective: To investigate biomechanical and psychosocial risk factors, scapular static imbalance and functional impact on work and daily living activities of upper limb complaints among workers who use computers. Methods: We analyzed ergonomic and psychosocial risk factors by means of MUEQ-Br, scapular static malposition with the SICK-scapula protocol, and functional impairment in work and daily living activities with DASH. The sample comprised 109 employees of a private institution who use computers at work. Results: The average scores on body posture and control over tasks were significantly higher among the symptomatic participants. Scapular malposition did not differ between the symptomatic and asymptomatic participants, but functional impairment did. Conclusion: Awkward posture at work and poor control over tasks seem to contribute to the occurrence of CANS among office workers who use computers. Scapular malposition is not systematically present among individuals with CANS, but the opposite is true. Individuals with CANS exhibited functional impairments.
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- Aline Mendonça Turci
- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade de Araraquara - Araraquara (SP), Brazil. Department of Biological and Health Sciences Universidade de Araraquara Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade de Araraquara - Araraquara (SP), Brazil. Department of Biological and Health Sciences Universidade de Araraquara Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade de Araraquara - Araraquara (SP), Brazil. Department of Biological and Health Sciences Universidade de Araraquara Brazil
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Pinheiro CAB, Fidelis-de-Paula-Gomes CA, Barros VDS, Melo JSP, Bassi-Dibai D, Dibai-Filho AV. Self-Estimated Functional Inability because of Pain questionnaire for Brazilian workers with musculoskeletal pain: face and content validity. FISIOTERAPIA E PESQUISA 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/1809-2950/19031027032020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Our study aimed to perform the face and content validity of Self-Estimated Functional Inability because of Pain (SEFIP) for workers, here called the SEFIP-work questionnaire. This is a questionnaire validity study. Our group previously translated and adapted the original version of the SEFIP, which was developed to investigate musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction to be applied to dancers (SEFIP-dance). However, due to the broad scope of the SEFIP-dance, we made changes and adaptations in the Brazilian Portuguese version of the SEFIP-dance to allow its use in workers. Therefore, face and content validity were performed for the development of the SEFIP-work based on opinions of committee of occupational disease and rehabilitation experts. After face and content validity, this SEFIP-work version was applied to 30 working individuals with musculoskeletal pain. The participants were native Brazilian Portuguese speakers aged 18 years and older. Thus, three changes were made to the questionnaire. All participants understood the SEFIP-work items and alternatives. The average total SEFIP-work score was 6.59 (SD=3.66), with the item “parte inferior das costas” (lower back) being the most marked (n=28; 93.33%), with an average score of 1.18 (SD=0.73). In conclusion, the Brazilian Portuguese version of SEFIP-work presents an acceptable level of understanding by workers in the investigation of musculoskeletal pain or discomfort.
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Biazim SK, Souza DA, Carraro Junior H, Richards K, Valderramas S. The Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire and Sleep in the Intensive Care Unit Questionnaire: translation to Portuguese and cross-cultural adaptation for use in Brazil. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 46:e20180237. [PMID: 32490911 PMCID: PMC7567626 DOI: 10.36416/1806-3756/e20180237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Objective: To translate the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ) and Sleep in the Intensive Care Unit Questionnaire (SICUQ) to Portuguese, making the appropriate cross-cultural adaptations for their use in Brazil, as well as to determine the interobserver reliability of the instruments. Methods: In this study, we evaluated medical and surgical patients admitted to the adult ICU of the Federal University of Paraná Hospital de Clínicas, in the city of Curitiba, Brazil, between June of 2017 and January of 2018. The translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the questionnaires involved the following steps: translation, synthesis, back-translation, revision by an expert panel, approval of the back-translation by the original authors, pretesting, and creation of the final versions. Two researchers applied the Portuguese-language versions in the evaluation of critically ill patients. Interobserver reliability was assessed by calculating the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and 95% CI. Results: The sample comprised 50 patients, of whom 27 (54%) were women. The mean age was 47.7 ± 17.5 years. The main reason for ICU admission, in 10 patients (20%), was cancer. The interobserver reliability of the questionnaires ranged from good to excellent. For the RCSQ, the ICC was 0.84 (95% CI: 0.71-0.90). For SICUQ domains 1-5 (sleep quality and daytime sleepiness), the ICC was 0.75 (95% CI: 0.55-0.86), whereas it was 0.86 (95% CI: 0.76-0.92) for SICUQ domains 6 and 7 (causes of sleep disruption). Conclusions: The cross-culturally adapted, Portuguese-language versions of the RCSQ and SICUQ appear to have good interobserver reliability.
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- Samia Khalil Biazim
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Departamento de Prevenção e Reabilitação em Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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Rodrigues MS, Sonne M, Andrews DM, Tomazini LF, Sato TDO, Chaves TC. Rapid office strain assessment (ROSA): Cross cultural validity, reliability and structural validity of the Brazilian-Portuguese version. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2019; 75:143-154. [PMID: 30509519 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Forty-three occupational health professionals (observers) and 90 workers were enrolled in this study to perform the cross-cultural adaptation of the Rapid Office Strain Assessment into Brazilian Portuguese (ROSA-Br) and evaluate its psychometric properties. After cross-cultural adaptation, the measurement properties were checked in three stages: study 1: pre-testing (27 observers rated 15 office worker videos), study 2: intra- and inter-observer reliability (26 observers rated 15 office worker videos), and study 3: validity and accuracy of ROSA-Br final scores (90 office workers). For the ROSA scores, acceptable intraclass correlation coefficients were found for 75% and 86% of the intra-observer reliability comparisons for non-trained and trained observers, respectively, and for 100% of the inter-observer reliability comparisons (0.43-0.86). For construct validity, moderate correlations were observed for 70% of the comparisons between ROSA final scores and other ergonomic instruments. Moderate accuracy was observed for a ROSA-Br final score of 6 (AUC [area under the curve] = 0.72, 0.89). Taken together, these results support the use of the ROSA-Br for ergonomic field assessments and research.
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- Mirela Sant'Ana Rodrigues
- Post-graduation Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo - USP, Brazil
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- Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
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- Post-graduation Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo - USP, Brazil; Department of Health Sciences, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo - USP, Brazil.
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Mohan V, Inbaraj LR, George CE, Norman G. Prevalence of complaints of arm, neck, and shoulders among computer professionals in Bangalore: A cross-sectional study. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:171-177. [PMID: 30911501 PMCID: PMC6396627 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_253_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Complaints of arm, neck, and shoulders (CANS) is a common problem among patients whose work involves computer use, but often ignored most importantly by the physicians partly due to not being able to appreciate the importance of taking a careful detailed occupational history of exposure to a repetitive activity involving upper arms. Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders constitute a major portion of occupation-related illness with annual costs related to treatment and absenteeism from work ranging between $45 and 54 billion in the United States. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was done to assess the factors contributing to CANS among computer professionals in Bangalore. We screened 206 professionals and 181 were administered Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire (MUEQ). Chi-square and logistic regression were used. RESULTS Prevalence of CANS in the study group was 58.6%. Neck complaints topped the list followed by shoulder, wrist, hand, elbow, upper arm, and lower arm complaints in the descending order. Women had overall higher prevalence and significantly higher prevalence of upper limb complaints than men. Inadequate space, maintaining good posture, and repetition of same tasks have emerged as an independent factors associated with CANS. CONCLUSION CANS is highly prevalent among computer professionals working in small and medium-sized companies. Provision of adequate workspace and ergonomic designs of workstations are the modifiable risk factors which can be addressed by the employers to reduce the morbidity associated with CANS. Employees could correct postures and improve work habits.
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- Vijay Mohan
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Silva VZMD, Araújo JAD, Cipriano G, Pinedo M, Needham DM, Zanni JM, Guimarães FS. Brazilian version of the Functional Status Score for the ICU: translation and cross-cultural adaptation. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva 2018; 29:34-38. [PMID: 28444070 PMCID: PMC5385983 DOI: 10.5935/0103-507x.20170006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of the present study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the
Functional Status Score for the intensive care unit (FSS-ICU) into Brazilian
Portuguese. Methods This study consisted of the following steps: translation (performed by two
independent translators), synthesis of the initial translation,
back-translation (by two independent translators who were unaware of the
original FSS-ICU), and testing to evaluate the target audience's
understanding. An Expert Committee supervised all steps and was responsible
for the modifications made throughout the process and the final translated
version. Results The testing phase included two experienced physiotherapists who assessed a
total of 30 critical care patients (mean FSS-ICU score = 25 ± 6). As
the physiotherapists did not report any uncertainties or problems with
interpretation affecting their performance, no additional adjustments were
made to the Brazilian Portuguese version after the testing phase. Good
interobserver reliability between the two assessors was obtained for each of
the 5 FSS-ICU tasks and for the total FSS-ICU score (intraclass correlation
coefficients ranged from 0.88 to 0.91). Conclusion The adapted version of the FSS-ICU in Brazilian Portuguese was easy to
understand and apply in an intensive care unit environment.
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- Vinicius Zacarias Maldaner da Silva
- Programa de Ciências da Saúde, Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde - Brasília (DF), Brasil.,Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal - Brasília (DF), Brasil
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- Programa de Doutorado em Ciências da Saúde e Tecnologia, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade de Brasília - Brasília (DF), Brasil
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- Divisão de Pneumologia e Terapia Intensiva, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Baltimore, MD, Estados Unidos.,Grupo "Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery" (OACIS), Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD, Estados Unidos
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- Divisão de Pneumologia e Terapia Intensiva, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Baltimore, MD, Estados Unidos.,Grupo "Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery" (OACIS), Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD, Estados Unidos
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- Grupo "Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery" (OACIS), Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD, Estados Unidos
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Reabilitação, Centro Universitário Augusto Motta - Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil.,Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil
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Rodrigues MS, Leite RDV, Lelis CM, Chaves TC. Differences in ergonomic and workstation factors between computer office workers with and without reported musculoskeletal pain. Work 2017; 57:563-572. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-172582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Mirela Sant’Ana Rodrigues
- Rehabilitation and Functional Performance Post-graduation Program, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Rehabilitation and Functional Performance Post-graduation Program, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Rehabilitation and Functional Performance Post-graduation Program, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Rehabilitation and Functional Performance Post-graduation Program, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Neuroscience and Behavioural Sciences, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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Cavalini MA, Berduszek RJ, van der Sluis CK. Construct validity and test–retest reliability of the revised Upper Extremity Work Demands (UEWD-R) Scale. Occup Environ Med 2017; 74:763-768. [DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2017-104370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Revised: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Bragatto MM, Bevilaqua-Grossi D, Regalo SCH, Sousa JD, Chaves TC. Associations among temporomandibular disorders, chronic neck pain and neck pain disability in computer office workers: a pilot study. J Oral Rehabil 2016; 43:321-32. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.12377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- M. M. Bragatto
- Rehabilitation and Functional Performance Postgraduate Program; Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine; University of São Paulo - USP; Ribeirão Preto Brazil
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- Department of Biomechanics, Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Locomotor Apparatus; Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine, Rehabilitation and Functional Performance Postgraduate Program; University of São Paulo - USP; Ribeirão Preto Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Physiology and Basic Pathology; Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry; University of São Paulo - USP; Ribeirão Preto Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Graduation Course; Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine; University of São Paulo - USP; Ribeirão Preto Brazil
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- Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences, Rehabilitation and Functional Performance Postgraduate Program; Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine; University of São Paulo - USP; Ribeirão Preto Brazil
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