Publication: Pandemi sürecinde bilgisayar kullanımının ofis çalışanlarının postür, boyun disabilite ve fiziksel aktivite seviyesine etkisi
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2022-06-01
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Amaç: Pandemi sürecinde sosyal hareketliliğin azalmasının yanı sıra ofis çalışanlarında bilgisayarla çalışmanın artması, uzun çalışma sürelerinin
ve buna bağlı sağlık sorunlarının zeminini hazırlamıştır. Bu çalışmanın birincil amacı, ofis çalışanlarında bilgisayar kullanımının postür, boyun
disabilite ve fiziksel aktivite üzerine etkisini araştırmaktır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: 67 katılımcı 42 (%63) erkek ve 25 (%37) kadın gönüllü araştırmaya katıldı. Katılımcıların sosyo-demografik bilgileri ve günlük
çalışma süreleri kaydedildi. Servikal disabilitesi için Boyun Disabilite İndeksi (BDİ) ve aktivite durumları için de Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi
Kısa Form (UFAA-KF) kullanıldı. Katılımcıların bilgisayar kullanım sırasında postürleri direk gözlem yoluyla değerlendirilerek forma işaretlendi.
Katılımcıların bilgisayar ile çalışma süreleri 6 saatin altı ve üstü olarak iki gruba ayırıldı. Veri analizi için Bağımsız Örneklem T testi uygulandı.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların 44’ü (%66) bilgisayar ile 6 saatten daha fazla çalışıyordu. İki grup arasında yaş, kilo, boy ve boyun disabiliteleri arasında
anlamlı bir fark yok iken, daha uzun süre çalışan grubun fiziksel aktivite seviyesi anlamlı olarak daha düşüktü (p=0,034). Bilgisayar ile 6 saatten
daha fazla çalışan grupta ise yaş ile BDİ skoru arasında pozitif yönde zayıf şiddette bir korelasyon vardı (r=0,363, p<0,05).
Sonuç: Pandemi sürecinde ofis çalışanlarında fiziksel aktivite seviyeleri azalmıştır. Ofis çalışanlarında günlük çalışma süresi, fiziksel aktivite düzeyi
ile negatif yönde ilişkili olmasına karşın boyun disabilitesi üzerine etkisi bulunmamıştır. Ayrıca fiziksel aktivite düzeyinin, boyun ağrısı üzerine;
baş-boyun fleksiyon postürünün, boyun disfonksiyonuna etkisi olmadığı saptanmıştır.
Objective: In addition to the decrease in social mobility during the pandemic, the increase of computer work in office workers has prepared the ground for long working time and the health problems associated with it. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of computer use in office workers on posture, neck disability and physical activity. Methods: The 67 participants of 42 (63%) male and 25 (37%) female participated in the study. The socio-demographic information of the participants and the duration of daily computer use were recorded. Neck Disability Index (NDI) was used for servical disability and International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) was used to measure activity conditions. The postures of the participants during computer use were evaluated by direct observation and marked on the form. Participants were divided into two groups according to their working time with computer less than 6 hours and more than 6 hours. Independent Sample T test was used for data analysis. Results: Forty-four (66%) of the participants were working with the computer for more than 6 hours. While there was no significant difference according to age, weight, height and neck disabilities between the two groups, the physical activity level of the more working group was significantly lower (p=0.034). There was a weak positive correlation (r=0.363, p<0.05) between age and BDI score in the group working more than 6 hours. Conclusion: Physical activity levels have decreased in office workers during the pandemic. Although daily working time in office workers was negatively associated with physical activity level, it had no effect on neck disability. In addition, there was no correlation between physical activity level and neck pain, and between head-neck flexion posture and neck dysfunction.
Objective: In addition to the decrease in social mobility during the pandemic, the increase of computer work in office workers has prepared the ground for long working time and the health problems associated with it. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of computer use in office workers on posture, neck disability and physical activity. Methods: The 67 participants of 42 (63%) male and 25 (37%) female participated in the study. The socio-demographic information of the participants and the duration of daily computer use were recorded. Neck Disability Index (NDI) was used for servical disability and International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) was used to measure activity conditions. The postures of the participants during computer use were evaluated by direct observation and marked on the form. Participants were divided into two groups according to their working time with computer less than 6 hours and more than 6 hours. Independent Sample T test was used for data analysis. Results: Forty-four (66%) of the participants were working with the computer for more than 6 hours. While there was no significant difference according to age, weight, height and neck disabilities between the two groups, the physical activity level of the more working group was significantly lower (p=0.034). There was a weak positive correlation (r=0.363, p<0.05) between age and BDI score in the group working more than 6 hours. Conclusion: Physical activity levels have decreased in office workers during the pandemic. Although daily working time in office workers was negatively associated with physical activity level, it had no effect on neck disability. In addition, there was no correlation between physical activity level and neck pain, and between head-neck flexion posture and neck dysfunction.
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bilgisayar kullanımı, disabilite, postür, fiziksel aktivite, ofis çalışanı, Office worker, computer use, posture, disability, physical activity
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TANHAN A., KARACA S., Hacıoğlu A., Kılınç E., YILDIZ ÖZER A., POLAT M. G., "Pandemi Sürecinde Bilgisayar Kullanımının Ofis Çalışanlarının Postür, Boyun Disabilite ve Fiziksel Aktivite Seviyesine Etkisi", Journal of Health Sciences and Management, cilt.2, ss.33-37, 2022