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Moon-Hee Park1, Ham-Gyum Kim2, Jae-Hwan Cho3
1Department of Broadcasting and Acting, Gyeongsan University College, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea; Department of Division of Theatre, Dongguk University of Graduate, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Background:
Musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) are functional disabilities in the musculoskeletal area that occur when continuous damage to the muscles or tissues is caused by performing a repetitive task. These diseases are usually found in the waist, shoulder, neck, arm, and wrist. MSD is also referred to as cumulative trauma disorder, repetitive strain injury, occupational overuse syndrome, and visual display terminal, depending on the country. The condition is now commonly referred to as work-related musculoskeletal disorder.
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to develop a prevention plan against musculoskeletal disease and to provide better health care to broadcast actors by understanding the association between musculoskeletal symptoms and working conditions. The results of the study can be utilized to maintain effective systematic resources to treat such diseases.
Methods:
A survey was conducted in Seoul between January 1 and May 10, 2014 with broadcast actors working in the South Korean entertainment industry.
Findings:
Tests with respect to musculoskeletal symptoms indicated that the study participants were likely to experience having musculoskeletal symptoms in the shoulders, waist, neck, leg/foot, hand/wrist/finger, and arm/elbow. Most of the participants reported pain on both sides of their shoulders and in their legs/feet or on the right side of the arm/elbow and in hand/wrist/finger. Pain lasted between 1 and 7 days, with an incidence of 33.8% in the neck, 36% in the shoulders, 33.3% in the arm/elbow, 47.4% in the hand/wrist/finger, 34.7% in the waist, and 39.3% in the leg/foot.
Conclusions:
This study should prove useful in determining systematic and effective resources to prevent broadcast actors from developing MSD in the future.
Insights
Broadcast actors frequently experience musculoskeletal symptoms, particularly in the shoulders, neck, and waist. This study highlights the need for targeted prevention strategies to address work-related musculoskeletal disorders in this population.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Ergonomics
- Performing arts medicine
Background:
- Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are common functional disabilities resulting from repetitive tasks, affecting areas like the neck, shoulders, and waist.
- Also known as cumulative trauma disorder or repetitive strain injury, WMSDs are increasingly recognized as occupational health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a prevention plan for musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) tailored to broadcast actors.
- To improve healthcare for broadcast actors by analyzing the link between their working conditions and musculoskeletal symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among broadcast actors in the South Korean entertainment industry.
- Data collection occurred in Seoul between January 1 and May 10, 2014.
Main Results:
- Participants reported a high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in the shoulders, waist, neck, legs/feet, hands/wrists/fingers, and arms/elbows.
- Commonly reported pain locations included both shoulders, legs/feet, and the right arm/elbow and hand/wrist/finger.
- Pain duration varied, with incidence rates including 33.8% for the neck, 36% for shoulders, 33.3% for the arm/elbow, 47.4% for the hand/wrist/finger, 34.7% for the waist, and 39.3% for the leg/foot.
Conclusions:
- The findings provide a basis for establishing systematic and effective resources for MSD prevention in broadcast actors.
- Understanding the relationship between working conditions and symptoms is crucial for future intervention strategies.
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