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Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Medical Doctors
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Original Article
VOLUME: 46 ISSUE: 1
P: 17-21
2013

Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Medical Doctors

Acta Haematol Oncol Turc 2013;46(1):17-21
DOI: 10.5505/aot.2013.96168
Çağıl Vural
Seçil Vural
Tuğba Kavasoğlu
Ahmet Onat Bermede
Afife Ayla Kabalak
1. Ankara Numune Research And Training Hospital, Ankara
2. Ankara Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Research And Training Hospital, Ankara
3. Ankara Reserch And Training Hospital, Ankara
4. Ankara University Medical Faculty, Ankara
5. Ulus State Hospital, Ankara
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Received Date: 2014-08-11T14:41:44
Accepted Date: 2015-04-27T13:31:50
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to compare the myofascial pain syndrome occurrence involving neck and back in anesthetist specialist with internal specialist.

METHODS

A total of 111 medical doctors were included in this study. There were 54 anesthetists (a mean age of 30.7±3.4) and 57 internal specialists(a mean age of 29.6±3.7). Demographic features, risk factors, Visual Analog Scale, Nottingham Health Profile and Beck Depression Scale were compared between the groups.

RESULTS

MPS was significantly more frequently seen in anesthetists than internal specialists (p=0.001). Beck Depression Scale values were significantly higher and Nottingham Health Profile values were significantly lower in subjects with MPS (all p<0.001). Moreover, sleep and posture disorders were found to be more common in subjects with MPS (all p<0.001).

CONCLUSION

MPS is more frequently seen in anesthetists than internal specialists. Additionally, MPS is a parameter affecting the quality of life adversely. In order to achieve better quality of life, the underlying risk factors should be prevented.