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Physical Activity in Lawyers: Factors Affecting Musculoskeletal Pain

14. září 2026 aktualizováno: Aleyna Özdamar Yücel, Suleyman Demirel University

Determination of Factors Affecting Musculoskeletal Pain in Lawyers With Different Physical Activity Levels

This study aims to determine the prevalence and distribution of musculoskeletal pain among lawyers registered with the Isparta Bar Association, specifically in relation to their varying levels of physical activity. The data obtained will help establish the relationships between physical activity levels, occupational factors, stress, and job satisfaction, thereby providing a foundation for developing personalized and preventive physiotherapy approaches for this specific population. Furthermore, the study will serve as a guiding resource for the ergonomic improvement of lawyers' working conditions and the formulation of occupational health policies.

H1: There is a statistically significant relationship between lawyers' physical activity levels and the frequency, distribution, and severity of musculoskeletal pain in various anatomical regions of the body.

H2: Physical activity level, perceived stress, occupational burnout, and job satisfaction levels are significant predictors of musculoskeletal pain among lawyers.

H3: There is a statistically significant difference between lawyers' sociodemographic and professional characteristics (duration of employment, daily time spent at a desk and using a computer, etc.) and their perceived stress and job satisfaction scores.

H4: Musculoskeletal complaints and functional limitations are significantly higher among lawyers experiencing high levels of perceived stress and occupational burnout compared to the group reporting low stress and burnout.

Přehled studie

Postavení

Zatím nenabíráme

Podmínky

Detailní popis

This study will be conducted under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Isparta Süleyman Demirel University, involving volunteer lawyers registered with the Isparta Bar Association. All stages of the study will be carried out in accordance with academic ethical guidelines and scientific research standards. An "Informed Voluntary Consent Form" will be obtained from all participating lawyers.

The research protocol consists of two main stages. In Stage 1, "Baseline Assessment and Physical Activity Classification," participants' physical activity levels will be determined using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Based on the obtained MET-minute/week scores, the sample will be divided into groups: "Group 1: Those with High Physical Activity Levels" and "Group 2: Those with Low/Insufficient Physical Activity Levels."

In Stage 2, the "Comprehensive Clinical and Psychosocial Assessment Protocol," data will be collected using the Personal Information Form, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Perceived Stress Scale. All data obtained during the study will be evaluated using statistical analysis methods, and the results will be reported in detail.

Typ studie

Pozorovací

Zápis (Odhadovaný)

102

Kontakty a umístění

Tato část poskytuje kontaktní údaje pro ty, kteří studii provádějí, a informace o tom, kde se tato studie provádí.

Studijní kontakt

Studijní záloha kontaktů

  • Jméno: MEHMET DURAY, associate professor
  • Telefonní číslo: +90 506 473 11 65
  • E-mail: mehmetduray@sdu.edu.tr

Kritéria účasti

Výzkumníci hledají lidi, kteří odpovídají určitému popisu, kterému se říká kritéria způsobilosti. Některé příklady těchto kritérií jsou celkový zdravotní stav osoby nebo předchozí léčba.

Kritéria způsobilosti

Věk způsobilý ke studiu

  • Dospělý
  • Starší dospělý

Přijímá zdravé dobrovolníky

Ano

Metoda odběru vzorků

Ukázka pravděpodobnosti

Studijní populace

The study population consists of volunteer lawyers registered with the Isparta Bar Association who are actively practicing law, have at least five years of professional experience, and are between the ages of 25 and 65.

Popis

Inclusion Criteria:

  • To be registered with the Isparta Bar Association.
  • To be actively practicing law.
  • To have signed the "Informed Voluntary Consent Form" for participation in the research.
  • To have at least 5 years of professional experience.
  • To be between the ages of 25 and 65.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having a diagnosed serious neurological or rheumatological disease.
  • Having undergone major orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months.
  • Having a diagnosed psychological disorder.
  • Having cognitive-perceptual impairment severe enough to hinder understanding or answering questions-scoring below 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination.

Studijní plán

Tato část poskytuje podrobnosti o studijním plánu, včetně toho, jak je studie navržena a co studie měří.

Jak je studie koncipována?

Detaily designu

Kohorty a intervence

Skupina / kohorta
Group 1: Those with a high level of physical activity
The study is designed as a descriptive, cross-sectional survey. Data will be collected using the Personal Information Form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, and the Perceived Stress Scale. The study is based on voluntary participation and does not involve any intervention or treatment.
Group 2: Those with Low/Insufficient Physical Activity Levels
The study is designed as a descriptive, cross-sectional survey. Data will be collected using the Personal Information Form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, and the Perceived Stress Scale. The study is based on voluntary participation and does not involve any intervention or treatment.

Co je měření studie?

Primární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ):
Časové okno: Day 1
The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) will be used to determine the participants' physical activity levels. The criterion for evaluating activity is based on the requirement that each activity be performed for a minimum of 10 minutes; a "MET-minute/week" score-representing energy expenditure relative to basal metabolic rate-is obtained by multiplying the duration (in minutes) by the number of days.
Day 1

Sekundární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire
Časové okno: Day 1

articipants' musculoskeletal complaints, the distribution of pain across body regions, and the impact of such pain on activities of daily living will be assessed using the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ).

The questionnaire consists of items inquiring about nine anatomical regions: neck, shoulders, upper back, elbows, lower back, wrists/hands, hips/thighs, knees, and ankles/feet. For each region, participants are asked the following three key questions:

  1. Have you experienced pain, discomfort, or stiffness in this region within the last 12 months?
  2. Have you been prevented from performing normal work or household activities due to this pain within the last 12 months?
  3. Have you experienced pain or discomfort in this region within the last 7 days?

A binary (dichotomous) scoring system-"Yes" (1 point) or "No" (0 points)-is used for each question. Evaluations are conducted separately for each region based on frequency and percentage (%). Rather than calculating a total score,

Day 1
Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire
Časové okno: Day 1

The Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) will be used to determine the participants' levels of job satisfaction.

The scale is a short form consisting of 20 items and utilizes a 5-point Likert-type rating scale ranging from "1: Not at all satisfied" to "5: Very satisfied." The scale allows for the analysis of an individual's job satisfaction across three distinct dimensions:

Intrinsic Satisfaction (12 items): Refers to the satisfaction derived from the nature of the work itself (achievement, recognition, responsibility, utilization of abilities, activity, independence, social service, moral values, and authority) (items 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, and 20).

Extrinsic Satisfaction (6 items): Refers to the satisfaction stemming from the environmental conditions of the job (pay, advancement, supervision, company policies, coworkers, and social status) (items 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, and 19).

General Satisfaction (20 items): A score reflecting the individual's overall attitude towar

Day 1
Maslach Burnout Inventory
Časové okno: Day 1

The participants' burnout levels will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).

The scale consists of a total of 22 items and utilizes a 7-point Likert-type rating scale ranging from "0: Never" to "6: Every day."

The scale evaluates burnout across three distinct sub-dimensions:

Emotional Exhaustion (9 items): Reflects the individual feeling overloaded and emotionally depleted due to their work (items 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 13, 14, 16, 20).

Depersonalization (5 items): Refers to the individual adopting a callous and emotionally detached attitude toward the people they serve (items 5, 10, 11, 15, 22).

Reduced Personal Accomplishment (8 items): Assesses the individual's perception of inadequacy in their work and a diminished sense of achievement (items 4, 7, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 21).

No total score is calculated for the scale; each sub-dimension is scored independently. High scores on the emotional exhaustion and depersonalization sub-dimensions, combined with low scores on the pers

Day 1
Perceived Stress Scale
Časové okno: Day 1

The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) will be used to determine the participants' stress levels and their perceptions of coping with stress over the past month.

The scale consists of a total of 14 items and utilizes a 5-point Likert-type rating scale ranging from "0: Never" to "4: Very often." The scale comprises two sub-dimensions:

Perceived Insufficient Self-Efficacy (7 items): Consists of items 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 13, which assess the individual's perception of their ability to cope with stress (these items are reverse-scored).

Perceived Stress/Distress (7 items): Consists of items 1, 2, 3, 8, 11, 12, and 14, which measure the individual's reactions to sources of stress in their life.

The total score on the scale ranges from 0 to 56. A higher score indicates an increase in the individual's perceived stress level.

Day 1

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Sponzor

Termíny studijních záznamů

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Hlavní termíny studia

Začátek studia (Odhadovaný)

30. září 2026

Primární dokončení (Odhadovaný)

30. listopadu 2026

Dokončení studie (Odhadovaný)

30. ledna 2027

Termíny zápisu do studia

První předloženo

14. září 2026

První předloženo, které splnilo kritéria kontroly kvality

14. září 2026

První zveřejněno (Aktuální)

18. září 2026

Aktualizace studijních záznamů

Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace (Aktuální)

18. září 2026

Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality

14. září 2026

Naposledy ověřeno

1. září 2026

Více informací

Termíny související s touto studií

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  • SüleymanDU-122/19

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Popis plánu IPD

The data for the primary and secondary objectives of the research will be compared after they are received.

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