Ergonomic Risk Assessment for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Office Workers Turkish Version, Validity and Reliability Study

Ergonomic Risk Assessment for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Office Workers Turkish Version, Validity and Reliability Study

Today, there is a relationship between the increase in the use of electronic devices such as smartphones or tablets and musculoskeletal disorders. Different usage styles of various electronic devices such as laptops, smartphones and tablets affect the risk factors that may be related to musculoskeletal disorders in office workers. In addition to the use of electronic devices, the posture of the office worker's head, waist and hands while sitting are among the risk factors. Parameters such as the features of the chair he is sitting on, the height and distance of the table affect the person's posture. Evaluation of these factors is important in preventing musculoskeletal disorders.

The Ergonomic Risk Assessment for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Office Workers was developed by Kluay-On et al. in 2022 and its validity and reliability were established. The aim of our study is to culturally adapt the Ergonomic Risk Assessment for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Office Workers into Turkish and to examine its validity and reliability.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being an employee of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University
• Being an office worker

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not being an office worker