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This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate whether neck-related disability predicts work role functioning in a non-clinical sample of office workers.
Office workers frequently experience neck discomfort and functional limitations due to prolonged sitting and computer use. However, the extent to which neck-related disability influences their ability to meet work role demands remains unclear.
Participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing neck disability, perceived stress, general health status, and work role functioning. Demographic information will also be collected. No intervention will be applied.
The findings of this study may help clarify the relationship between neck-related disability and occupational functioning and contribute to the development of preventive strategies in office-based work environments.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Workers | This cohort includes non-clinical office workers aged 18 years and older who voluntarily participate in the study. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing neck-related disability, perceived stress, health status, and work role functioning. No intervention will be applied. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Neck Disability (NDI Score) | Neck-related disability will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Higher scores indicate greater disability. | Baseline (single assessment) |
| Work Role Functioning | Work role functioning will be assessed using the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire (WRFQ), a validated self-report instrument that evaluates the degree to which health problems interfere with meeting work demands. The questionnaire provides a total score reflecting overall work role functioning, with higher scores indicating better functioning. | baseline |
| Perceived Stress (PSS Total Score) | Perceived stress will be assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Higher scores indicate higher perceived stress. | Baseline (single assessment) |
| Health Status (NHP Section I Total Score) | Health status will be assessed using the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). Section I total score reflects perceived health problems across multiple domains; higher scores indicate worse perceived health status. | Baseline (single assessment) |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Full-time office workers performing predominantly desk-based work Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form Individuals with sufficient proficiency in the Turkish language to understand and complete the questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria:
Illiterate individuals
Pregnant individuals
Individuals with acute infection
Individuals with malignant disease
Individuals who have undergone spinal surgery
Individuals with functional impairment due to neurological, orthopedic, or systemic disease
Individuals who decline participation in the study
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The study population consists of full-time desk-based office workers aged between 18 and 65 years. Participants are required to have sufficient proficiency in Turkish to understand and complete the study questionnaires and must voluntarily agree to participate by providing written informed consent. Individuals with neurological, orthopedic, or systemic conditions causing functional impairment, history of spinal surgery, malignant disease, acute infection, pregnancy, or illiteracy will be excluded.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gizem Soylu | Contact | +905380844943 | fztgizemsoylu@gmail.com |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Hacettepe University | Ankara | Select | 06000 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019547 | Neck Pain |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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