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Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Veterinarians appear to be at risk for work-related musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD), based on surveys conducted outside the US.
OBJECTIVE: This study provides new information about MSD prevalence in veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the US.
METHODS: Cross-sectional survey and observation.
RESULTS: A survey of 56 veterinarians and 38 veterinary technicians in Ohio found 12-month prevalence of MSD exceeded 60% in the neck, low back, and legs/feet. More than 85% of participants reported that work activities exacerbated discomfort in at least one region. Less than one-third of participants reported symptom-related lost work time. Personal and work-related burnout scores were higher for veterinary technicians, compared with veterinarians. Nine percent of observed work activities performed by veterinarians and 43% performed by veterinary technicians were rated high or very high risk.
CONCLUSIONS: High prevalence of MSD and low lost work time suggest many individuals are working in pain. Increased adoption of existing ergonomics solutions (equipment and process changes), in addition to further investigation of unmet needs, could improve working conditions and reduce musculoskeletal stress in veterinary health professions.
OBJECTIVE: This study provides new information about MSD prevalence in veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the US.
METHODS: Cross-sectional survey and observation.
RESULTS: A survey of 56 veterinarians and 38 veterinary technicians in Ohio found 12-month prevalence of MSD exceeded 60% in the neck, low back, and legs/feet. More than 85% of participants reported that work activities exacerbated discomfort in at least one region. Less than one-third of participants reported symptom-related lost work time. Personal and work-related burnout scores were higher for veterinary technicians, compared with veterinarians. Nine percent of observed work activities performed by veterinarians and 43% performed by veterinary technicians were rated high or very high risk.
CONCLUSIONS: High prevalence of MSD and low lost work time suggest many individuals are working in pain. Increased adoption of existing ergonomics solutions (equipment and process changes), in addition to further investigation of unmet needs, could improve working conditions and reduce musculoskeletal stress in veterinary health professions.
摘要：
背景：兽医似乎有与工作相关的肌肉骨骼不适（MSD）的风险，根据在美国以外进行的调查。
目的：这项研究提供了有关美国兽医和兽医技术人员中MSD患病率的新信息。
方法：横断面调查和观察。
结果：对俄亥俄州56名兽医和38名兽医技术人员的调查发现，颈部MSD的12个月患病率超过60％，低背,和腿/脚。超过85％的参与者报告说，工作活动加剧了至少一个地区的不适感。不到三分之一的参与者报告了与症状相关的工作时间损失。兽医技师的个人及工作倦怠得分较高,与兽医相比。兽医进行的9％的观察工作活动和兽医技术人员进行的43％的观察工作活动被评为高风险或非常高风险。
结论：MSD的高患病率和低工作时间表明许多人在疼痛中工作。更多地采用现有的人体工程学解决方案（设备和工艺变更），除了进一步调查未满足的需求，可以改善兽医健康专业的工作条件并减少肌肉骨骼压力。
目的：这项研究提供了有关美国兽医和兽医技术人员中MSD患病率的新信息。
方法：横断面调查和观察。
结果：对俄亥俄州56名兽医和38名兽医技术人员的调查发现，颈部MSD的12个月患病率超过60％，低背,和腿/脚。超过85％的参与者报告说，工作活动加剧了至少一个地区的不适感。不到三分之一的参与者报告了与症状相关的工作时间损失。兽医技师的个人及工作倦怠得分较高,与兽医相比。兽医进行的9％的观察工作活动和兽医技术人员进行的43％的观察工作活动被评为高风险或非常高风险。
结论：MSD的高患病率和低工作时间表明许多人在疼痛中工作。更多地采用现有的人体工程学解决方案（设备和工艺变更），除了进一步调查未满足的需求，可以改善兽医健康专业的工作条件并减少肌肉骨骼压力。
