Evaluation of Nail Technicians With Quick Exposure Check

November 16, 2024 updated by: Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Ergonomic Evaluation of Nail Technicians With Quick Exposure Check

This cross-sectional study evaluated the ergonomic risks and occupational symptoms among 35 female nail technicians using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) and the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

This clinical cross-sectional study assessed 35 female nail technicians from 14 salons in four districts on the European side of Istanbul (Bahçelievler, Küçükçekmece, Beylikdüzü, and Esenyurt). Data collection included interviews, questionnaires, and ergonomic evaluations. The European Community Respiratory Health Survey and the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E) were used to assess symptoms, while ergonomic risks were evaluated using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) by trained physiatrists. Following the assessments, technicians received ergonomic training on posture correction and risk prevention.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

35

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Istanbul, Turkey
        • Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consisted of 35 female nail technicians aged between 18 and 40 years, working in 14 manicure salons located across four districts (Bahçelievler, Küçükçekmece, Beylikdüzü, and Esenyurt) on the European side of Istanbul. All participants were actively employed as nail technicians for at least six months and volunteered to participate in the study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female nail technicians aged 18-40 years.
  • Actively working as a nail technician for at least six months.
  • Willingness to voluntarily participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pre-existing musculoskeletal disease diagnosis.
  • Rheumatic or neurological diseases.
  • Central sensitization syndromes (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome).
  • Psychiatric illnesses or mental disorders impeding communication.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Quick Exposure Check (QEC)
Time Frame: 0 day
Evaluates the ergonomic risk for various body regions (back, neck, wrist/hand, shoulder/arm) using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC).Higher scores indicate worse ergonomic risks.
0 day

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E)
Time Frame: 0 day
Assesses the prevalence and severity of musculoskeletal pain or discomfort in 9 body regions (e.g., neck, back, wrists).More affirmative responses indicate higher musculoskeletal symptom burden.
0 day

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 15, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 16, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 16, 2024

First Posted (Estimated)

November 19, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

November 19, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 16, 2024

Last Verified

November 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IstPRMTRH99

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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