Introduction: During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the use of digital devices during work activities has increased with important re-percussions on the psychological and physical well-being of the employees. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal and visual disorders related to the use of computers and home workstation. Methods: The study is a cross-sectional study. A checklist, from the National Institute of Health, was administered to white collar workers of a large international pharmaceutical company based in Italy. Results: Our study showed that postural breaks have a protective effect on neck/shoulder pain (OR 0.32, CI 0.16-0.62), back and lower extremity pain (OR 0.35, CI 0.18-0.69), and eye burning (OR 0.50, CI 0.27-0.94) of study participants. Conclusions: The research recommends that remote employees who often change their workstations should establish a suitable work environment and obtaining enough risk training from an occupational physician. This is essential for maintaining their mental and physical well-being.
Santoro, P. E., Amantea, C., Travaglini, M., Salin, G., Borrelli, I., Rossi, M. F., Hashemian, D. K., Gualano, M. R., Moscato, U., Smart working during the COVID-19 pandemic: the prevalence of musculoskeletal and visual disorders in administrative staff of a large international company, <<ANNALI DI IGIENE MEDICINA PREVENTIVA E DI COMUNITÀ>>, 2024; 2024 (N/A): N/A-N/A. [doi:10.7416/ai.2024.2650] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/291976]
Smart working during the COVID-19 pandemic: the prevalence of musculoskeletal and visual disorders in administrative staff of a large international company
Santoro, Paolo EmilioPrimo
;Amantea, Carlotta;Borrelli, Ivan;Rossi, Maria Francesca
;Gualano, Maria Rosaria;Moscato, UmbertoUltimo
2024
Abstract
Introduction: During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the use of digital devices during work activities has increased with important re-percussions on the psychological and physical well-being of the employees. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal and visual disorders related to the use of computers and home workstation. Methods: The study is a cross-sectional study. A checklist, from the National Institute of Health, was administered to white collar workers of a large international pharmaceutical company based in Italy. Results: Our study showed that postural breaks have a protective effect on neck/shoulder pain (OR 0.32, CI 0.16-0.62), back and lower extremity pain (OR 0.35, CI 0.18-0.69), and eye burning (OR 0.50, CI 0.27-0.94) of study participants. Conclusions: The research recommends that remote employees who often change their workstations should establish a suitable work environment and obtaining enough risk training from an occupational physician. This is essential for maintaining their mental and physical well-being.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.