A descriptive study on the most common site of pain acquired by maintenance personnel of FEU-NRMF institute of medicine. / [author]: Binag, Gerly, Carreon, Ma. Rizza Anna, Capiral, Sheena Lyn, Danseco, Elmener, Garcia, Sheldon, Guarin, Czarinna Mendoza, Melody, Vasquez, Benedict
- Quezon City, Philippines: FEU-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine,
- 18pages / 28cm
Includes Appendix
Introduction: professional cleaning is a basic service occupation that is carried out worldwide. The prevalence of health problems is high among cleaners as compared to the average wage careers in general. According to Bongers et al (1993), “in the last decade, disability due to musculoskeletal disease was still increasing, making work-related musculoskeletal problems one of the most expensive health problems in modem industrial society. “Since the 1980 s, professional cleaning work has been under intense rationalization to improve productivity and to save costs, and this trend is still going on. Less attention has been paid to health and safety issues of cleaning work. A worker's ability to respond to work factors may be modified by his or her own capacity. The level, duration, and frequency of the loads imposed on tissues, as well as the adequacy of recovery time, are critical components in whether increased tolerance (a training or conditioning effect) occurs, or whether reduced capacity occurs and increases susceptibility to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The capacity to perform work varies with gender and age, among workers, and for any individual over time. The relationship between these factors and the resulting risk of injury to the worker is complex and not fully quantified. Researchers noted that most maintenance personnel of FEU-NRMF Institute of Medicine complaints of pain certain body parts that lessen their effectivity in the performance of their job. In line with this, the researchers divided to conduct a study to know the most common site of pain among the personnel.
Department of Community & Family Medicine Research - Department of Community & Family Medicine