PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF THE WORK-RELATED OVERUSE OF THE SPINAL COLUMN ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE

摘要

The increasing complexity of work tasks led to the growth of the number of work-related musculoskeletal diseases (WMSDs), so that scientific research increased too, including Romania. The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of the work-related spinal overuse on the psychoemotional area and the influences on the employees’ quality of life. Material and methods: the study group was made up of working subjects with professional exposure to overuse of the spinal column compared to a control group, both evaluated for pain, anxiety, stress and quality of life. Results were significant statistically increased for pin, anxiety and stress in the working group and we found significant correlations between symptoms and diminished quality of life. Conclusions: there is a negative impact of work related spinal pain on psycho-emotional area, including quality of life. The impact is different according to the anatomical region of pain. Further medical and ergonomic protective measurements need to be taken.