Prevalence and Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorder in Older People Smartphone Users
Keywords:
Prevalence, Musculoskeletal disorder, Older people, SmartphoneAbstract
Nowadays, older people take more interest in technology and often use smartphones in daily life. The use of smartphones for a long time may lead to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). Objective: The study was to investigate the prevalence and factors affecting MSDs in elderly smartphone users. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire. The data included socio-demographic profile, smartphone usage, pattern, and prevalence of MSDs. Results: The study found that 90.72% of participants have spent time using a mobile device for greater than or equal to 2 hours a day. The overall prevalence of MSDs in elderly users was 100%. The most common areas were the neck 62.89%, upper back 53.61%, and shoulder 45.36%. Results overall revealed that time spent using a smartphone more than or equal to 120 minutes per day had a relationship with neck pain (OR=5.90, 95%CI: 1.12-31.02) and upper back pain (OR=9.40, 95%CI: 1.11-79.61) compared with using smartphone less 120 minutes per day. Furthermore, the use of smartphones with a big monitor size (more than 6 inches) had a relationship with arm muscle pain (OR=2.72, 95%CI: 1.14-6.47) and wrist pain (OR=2.96, 95%CI: 1.16-7.52) compared with the use of smartphones with a small monitor size (less than 6 inches). Conclusion: MSDs are common health problems in the elderly population. The results of this study revealed that musculoskeletal diseases are significantly high in elderly people with smartphone use. These findings should be suggested for reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and preventive programs are also highly recommended to protect those vulnerable groups.
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