Examination of Musculoskeletal System Problems, Pain and Quality of Life Related to Working Conditions in Chiropractors

This research aims to investigate musculoskeletal problems and pain, as well as their effects on the quality of life, arising from the working conditions of chiropractors in their workplaces. Additionally, it is intended to conduct a detailed analysis of working conditions in chiropractors' work environments to identify existing problems, establish the cause-and-effect relationship between musculoskeletal problems, pain, and these conditions, conduct studies to improve chiropractors' work environments, and demonstrate the positive effects of improving working conditions on the quality of life and professional performance of chiropractors. Within this scope, the physical layout of chiropractors' work environments, ergonomic factors, and workplace conditions will be analyzed. Musculoskeletal problems experienced by chiropractors will be identified, and research will be conducted on pain and musculoskeletal disorders associated with workplace factors. Furthermore, the effects of working conditions on the quality of life of chiropractors will be evaluated.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Problems, Pain, and QoL in Chiropractors in Relation to Their Working Conditions
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Survey completion

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 30

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Istanbul, Turkey
    • Istanbul Bilgi University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Professionals actively working as chiropractors

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female physiotherapists between the ages of 25-45, with at least 1 year of chiropractic experience, will be selected

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having practiced chiropractic for less than 1 year.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS)	VAS is a measurement tool commonly used to assess subjective characteristics or experiences, particularly pain intensity. It typically consists of a straight line, usually 10 centimeters in length, with one end representing the extreme of the characteristic being measured (e.g., "no pain" or "worst pain imaginable") and the other end representing the opposite extreme. Participants are asked to mark on the line the point that best represents their experience. This mark's distance from the zero point (e.g., "no pain") is then measured to quantify the characteristic being assessed. For pain intensity, the distance marked by the participant correlates with the severity of their pain, with longer distances indicating more severe pain. The VAS is a simple yet effective tool for quantifying subjective experiences and is widely used in clinical settings and research studies to assess various factors such as pain intensity, mood, and well-being.	1 mount
SF-36 Short Form 36 Health Survey,	The SF-36, or Short Form 36, is a widely used questionnaire designed to assess an individual's health-related quality of life. It consists of 36 questions that cover eight different health domains: physical functioning, role limitations due to physical health problems, bodily pain, general health perceptions, vitality (energy/fatigue), social functioning, role limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health (psychological distress and psychological well-being). Each domain is scored separately, and the scores can be aggregated to produce two summary measures: the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and the Mental Component Summary (MCS). These summary measures provide an overall assessment of physical and mental health status, respectively. The SF-36 is a valuable tool in clinical research and healthcare settings for evaluating patients' overall health status, tracking changes over time, and comparing different patient populations.	1 mount

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)	BDI), also known as the Beck Depression Scale, is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure the severity of depression symptoms in individuals. Beck, the BDI consists of 21 items that assess various symptoms commonly associated with depression, such as sadness, guilt, fatigue, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, and suicidal thoughts.Each item on the scale presents a statement describing a particular symptom, and individuals are asked to rate how much they have been experiencing each symptom over a specific time frame, typically the past two weeks. Responses are scored on a scale ranging from 0 to 3, with higher scores indicating greater severity of depressive symptoms.The total score on the BDI provides an overall measure of depression severity, with higher scores indicating more severe depression.	1 mount

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Istanbul Bilgi University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): April 25, 2024
• Primary Completion (Actual): May 25, 2024
• Study Completion (Actual): June 25, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: July 19, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 19, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): July 25, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): March 25, 2025
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: March 7, 2025
• Last Verified: March 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: quality of life,; pain,; chiropractors; musculoskeletal system problems,
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Pathologic Processes; Disease
• Other Study ID Numbers: IstanbulBuu

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No