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Comparison of pain, fatigue, sleep and quality of life in drivers using different type vehicles

Farklı tipte araç kullanan sürücülerde ağrı, yorgunluk, uyku ve yaşam kalitesinin karşılaştırılması

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104–111
Publication Date
2019-08-23
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In our study, no significant differences between the groups in the rest of the parameters investigated except for pain at rest, and although the type of vehicle used was different, indicate that drivers may face similar problems.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose : Driving in a long-term static posture can cause problems in the musculoskeletal system.
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Key Findings & Data:Increased musculoskeletal problems can lead to increase in pain and fatigue levels and impaired sleep and quality of life.
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Conclusion & Impact:In our study, no significant differences between the groups in the rest of the parameters investigated except for pain at rest, and although the type of vehicle used was different, indicate that drivers may face similar problems.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Ağrı · Uyku · Yaşam kalitesi

Abstract

Purpose : Driving in a long-term static posture can cause problems in the musculoskeletal system. Increased musculoskeletal problems can lead to increase in pain and fatigue levels and impaired sleep and quality of life. Previous studies have generally focused on the drivers using one type of vehicle. Therefore, the aim of our study is to examine pain, fatigue, sleep and quality of life in drivers of different types of vehicles. Methods : A total of 90 drivers were included in our study, including 30 taxis, 30 minibus and 30 bus drivers using vehicles actively for at least one year. Pain severity, fatigue and sleep status of individuals with Visual Analogue Scale, the effect of neck pain on daily living activities with the Neck Disability Index, disability caused by pain with the Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire, and the quality of life with the Nottingham Health Profile were evaluated. The results of measurements was compared between the three groups. Results : All participants were male. There was a statistically significant difference between the groups in favor of minibus drivers with regard to pain intensity at rest (p<0.05), but no difference was found between the groups in terms of pain intensity in activity, fatigue severity, severity of sleep problems, disability level and quality of life (p>0.05). Conclusion : Our research is important because of comparing drivers using three different types of vehicles. In our study, no significant differences between the groups in the rest of the parameters investigated except for pain at rest, and although the type of vehicle used was different, indicate that drivers may face similar problems.

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Amaç : Uzun süreli statik postürde oturarak araç kullanmak kas-iskelet sistemine ait problemlerin görülmesine sebep olabilmektedir. Artan kas iskelet sorunları da sürücülerin ağrı ve yorgunluk düzeyinde artma ile beraber uyku ve yaşam kalitelerinde azalmaya neden olabilir. Daha önce yapılan çalışmalar genellikle tek tip araç kullanan sürücüler üzerine odaklanmıştır. Bu nedenle çalışmamızın amacı farklı tipte araç kullanan sürücülerde ağrı, yorgunluk, uyku ve yaşam kalitesinin incelenmesidir. Yöntem : Çalışmamıza en az bir yıldır aktif araç kullanan 30 taksi, 30 dolmuş ve 30 otobüs sürücüsü dahil edildi. Bireylerin ağrı şiddetleri, yorgunluk ve uyku durumları vizüel analog skalası (VAS) ile, boyun ağrısının günlük yaşam aktiviteleri üzerindeki etkileri Boyun Özür Göstergesi ile, ağrının meydana getirdiği özürlülük Oswestry Bel Ağrısı Ölçeği ile, yaşam kaliteleri ise Nottingham Sağlık Profili ile değerlendirildi. Ölçüm sonuçları taksi, dolmuş ve otobüs sürücüleri olmak üzere üç grup arasında karşılaştırıldı. Bulgular : Çalışmaya katılan bireylerin tamamı erkekti. Gruplar arasında istirahatte ağrı şiddeti açısından dolmuş sürücüleri lehine istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark vardı (p<0,05). Ancak aktiviteyle ağrı şiddeti, yorgunluk şiddeti, uyku sorunları şiddeti, özür düzeyi ve yaşam kalitesi açısından gruplar arasında fark bulunmadı (p>0,05). Sonuç : Araştırmamız üç farklı tipte araç kullanan sürücüleri karşılaştırması nedeniyle önemlidir. Çalışmamızda istirahatte ağrı dışında araştırılan diğer parametrelerde gruplar arasında anlamlı fark bulunamaması kullanılan araç tipi farklı olsa da sürücülerin benzer problemlerle karşılaşabileceğini göstermektedir.

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Demircioğlu, A., Baş, S. S., Uysal, S. A. (2019). Comparison of pain, fatigue, sleep and quality of life in drivers using different type vehicles. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 2, 104–111. https://ajindex.com/articles/1422401

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