Evaluation of psychometric properties of the maastricht upper extremity questionnaire (MUEQ) in iranian computer users.
Maastricht upper extremity questionnaire
Musculoskeletal disorders
Psychometrics
Journal
Journal of education and health promotion
ISSN: 2277-9531
Titre abrégé: J Educ Health Promot
Pays: India
ID NLM: 101593794
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2021
2021
Historique:
received:
26
08
2020
accepted:
29
11
2020
entrez:
6
9
2021
pubmed:
7
9
2021
medline:
7
9
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Measurement of the essential risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders is a fundamental step in predicting the problem and identifying high-risk individuals. In this regard, Maastricht upper extremity questionnaire (MUEQ) has not been validated in Iran. This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable Persian version of MUEQ. In this descriptive study, the computer users employed in a governmental informatics administration in Tehran, Iran, were included during the end of 2018 and early 2019. Face and content validity of the MUEQ was conducted, and a six-part questionnaire was provided. The reliability of the questionnaire was obtained using Cronbach's α and test-retest. Concurrent validity was assessed with Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, comparison test of independent mean, internal consistency coefficient, test-retest, and Pearson correlation were carried out using the AMOS and SPSS 22 software. Participants consisted of 282 computer users (110 males) with a mean age of 35.17 ± 7.65 years. The mean duration of computer use in a working day was 6.68 ± 2.10 h with a range of 1-12 h. The most prevalent symptoms were existed in the neck (39.1%), back (31.0%), and lower back (30.3%) areas. KMO test and Bartlett's test of sphericity showed that a significant correlation existed among questions. Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the questionnaire varied from 0.61 to 0.83 and test-retest coefficient was higher than 0.7. Correlation coefficient was between NMQ and body posture ( The Persian version of the MUEQ represented a satisfactory validity and reliability and was suitable for computer users in the assessment of their risk factors of musculoskeletal complaints.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Measurement of the essential risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders is a fundamental step in predicting the problem and identifying high-risk individuals. In this regard, Maastricht upper extremity questionnaire (MUEQ) has not been validated in Iran. This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable Persian version of MUEQ.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
METHODS
In this descriptive study, the computer users employed in a governmental informatics administration in Tehran, Iran, were included during the end of 2018 and early 2019. Face and content validity of the MUEQ was conducted, and a six-part questionnaire was provided. The reliability of the questionnaire was obtained using Cronbach's α and test-retest. Concurrent validity was assessed with Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, comparison test of independent mean, internal consistency coefficient, test-retest, and Pearson correlation were carried out using the AMOS and SPSS 22 software.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Participants consisted of 282 computer users (110 males) with a mean age of 35.17 ± 7.65 years. The mean duration of computer use in a working day was 6.68 ± 2.10 h with a range of 1-12 h. The most prevalent symptoms were existed in the neck (39.1%), back (31.0%), and lower back (30.3%) areas. KMO test and Bartlett's test of sphericity showed that a significant correlation existed among questions. Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the questionnaire varied from 0.61 to 0.83 and test-retest coefficient was higher than 0.7. Correlation coefficient was between NMQ and body posture (
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
The Persian version of the MUEQ represented a satisfactory validity and reliability and was suitable for computer users in the assessment of their risk factors of musculoskeletal complaints.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34485542
doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1096_20
pii: JEHP-10-245
pmc: PMC8395991
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
245Informations de copyright
Copyright: © 2021 Journal of Education and Health Promotion.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
There are no conflicts of interest.
Références
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2015 Feb 25;16:41
pubmed: 25888482
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2011 Apr 04;12:68
pubmed: 21463513
J Educ Health Promot. 2014 Feb 21;3:10
pubmed: 24741650
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2019 Apr 1;20(1):139
pubmed: 30935374
BMJ Open. 2014 Oct 15;4(10):e005578
pubmed: 25319998
Trauma Mon. 2012 Summer;17(2):296-300
pubmed: 24350110
Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2020 Dec;26(4):662-669
pubmed: 29595088
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jan 19;17(2):
pubmed: 31963910
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2013 Jan 04;14:8
pubmed: 23289824
Environ Health. 2008 Jun 27;7:33
pubmed: 18588691
Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2016;22(2):267-73
pubmed: 26757785
J Educ Health Promot. 2016 Jun 23;5:8
pubmed: 27512700
PLoS One. 2013;8(1):e54856
pubmed: 23382989
Trauma Mon. 2014 Nov;19(4):e17926
pubmed: 25717449
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2007 Jul 14;8:68
pubmed: 17629925
J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2011 Mar;11(1):52-76
pubmed: 21364275
J Educ Health Promot. 2015 Aug 06;4:65
pubmed: 26430692
Work. 2017;57(4):563-572
pubmed: 28826196
J Egypt Public Health Assoc. 2017 Dec 01;92(4):203-211
pubmed: 30612380
J Educ Health Promot. 2018 Dec 28;7:166
pubmed: 30693302
BMJ. 2014 Jun 18;348:g3596
pubmed: 24942789