Osteomuscular symptoms in teachers
A LITERATURE REVIEW.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18041/2322-634X/rcso.2.2014.4911Keywords:
Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Disorder, Risk Factors, TeachersAbstract
Objective: To carry out a systematic review of the most recent literature on the prevalence and risk factors for musculoskeletal pain among teaching staff.
Methodology: A bibliographic search of works published in the last five years (2009-2014) in the PUBMED and SCIELO databases, related to the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms, musculoskeletal pain and musculoskeletal disorders in teachers was carried out.
Results: Out of a total of 24 articles found, after the inclusion and exclusion process, 13 were reviewed. The studies reviewed indicate reports of prevalences greater than 70% of musculoskeletal pain in teachers from different disciplines, in regions such as the neck, shoulder and lumbar. The most frequently identified risk factors are related to prolonged and sustained postures; in addition to psychosocial risk factors such as high mental load.
Conclusions: There are no significant changes in the reports of musculoskeletal pain and the risk factors associated with teaching in the last five years. New strategies are needed for the prevention or specific intervention of this problem.
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