National Survey of Chronic Occupational Pain in Thai Anesthesia Providers | NCT07778381 | Trialant

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National Survey of Chronic Occupational Pain in Thai Anesthesia Providers

Prevalence, Impacts, and Associated Factors of Chronic Occupational Pain Among Anesthesiologists and Nurses Anesthetists in Thailand: A National Survey

Overview

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ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07778381
Lead Sponsor: Mahidol UniversityOTHER
Overall Status: Not yet recruiting
Study Type: Observational
Enrollment: 1,800Estimated
Last Update Posted: Aug 21, 2026Actual
Start Date: Aug 15, 2026Estimated
Primary Completion Date: Nov 1, 2026Estimated
Completion Date: Jan 1, 2027Estimated

Description

What the study is about and why it is being run, in the researchers' own words.

Official Title: Prevalence, Impacts, and Associated Factors of Chronic Occupational Pain Among Anesthesiologists and Nurses Anesthetists in Thailand: A National Survey
Brief Summary: The purpose of this nationwide cross-sectional survey is to determine the prevalence, multidimensional impacts, and associated factors of chronic occupational pain among anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in Thailand. Due to the physically demanding nature of anesthesia practice-such as prolonged standing, awkward postures during airway management, and high-stress environments-work-related musculoskeletal disorders are highly prevalent but often underreported. This study aims to collect self-reported data via an anonymous online questionnaire to assess pain severity, specific anatomical locations, economic burdens (including absenteeism and presenteeism), and the overall impact on the health-related quality of life. Ultimately, the findings from this study will help establish a national evidence-based database to improve workplace safety, inform occupational health policies, and enhance the overall well-being of anesthesia providers in Thailand.

Conditions

The medical conditions and diseases this study investigates.

Chronic Pain
Musculoskeletal Pain
Occupational Pain

Interventions

The treatments and procedures being evaluated in this study.

No interventions

There are no interventions for this study.

Participation

Who can join this study and the criteria used to decide.

Ages Eligible for Study: Adult (18-64)
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Currently practicing as an anesthesiologist, anesthesia resident, or nurse anesthetist in a hospital in Thailand.

Aged between 25 and 60 years.

Have been working in their current clinical position and performing anesthesia-related tasks for at least 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

Currently on extended leave (e.g., long-term sick leave, maternity leave, or study leave) during the survey period.

Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent to participate in the study.

Design

How the study is designed and how its participant groups are organized.

Observational Model: Ecologic or Community
Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional

Contacts

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Endu Obomkul, M.D.Contact

ohmaiaikuku@gmail.com+66 834694072

Locations

Where the study is run and whether each site is currently recruiting.

No locations

There are no locations for this study.

Collaborators

The organizations and people involved in this study.

Lead Sponsor: Mahidol UniversityOTHER

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Detailed Description

Anesthesia providers, encompassing both anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists, are highly susceptible to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and chronic occupational pain. The nature of the profession requires prolonged static postures, repetitive movements, manual patient handling, and high-stress clinical management, all of which contribute to cumulative physical strain. Despite the critical role these professionals play in the healthcare system, comprehensive national data regarding the prevalence, severity, and multidimensional impacts of occupational pain within this specific population in Thailand remains highly limited.

This study is a nationwide, cross-sectional observational survey designed to evaluate the prevalence of chronic occupational pain and identify its associated factors among Thai anesthesia providers. The target population includes active anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists aged 25 to 60 years who have been working in their current roles for at least six months.

The primary objective is to estimate the national prevalence of chronic occupational pain within this professional group. Secondary objectives include:

Assessing the severity, interference, and anatomical distribution of the pain using the validated Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF Thai version).

Evaluating the impact of chronic pain on the health-related quality of life using the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) instrument.

Determining the economic burden associated with occupational pain, specifically focusing on healthcare utilization, absenteeism, and presenteeism (reduced work productivity).

Exploring the correlation between workplace exposures (e.g., specific clinical procedures, working hours, ergonomic factors) and the development of chronic pain.

Data collection will be conducted entirely through a structured, anonymous online questionnaire. The survey is designed with logic-branching to minimize respondent burden, ensuring that participants only answer questions relevant to their specific pain status. By gathering high-quality empirical data, this study aims to raise awareness among healthcare administrators, guide the development of targeted ergonomic interventions, and promote sustainable preventive strategies to secure the physical well-being and career longevity of anesthesia personnel.