Investigation of the Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and Musculoskeletal System Disorders

Uskudar University40 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of digital game addiction on the musculoskeletal system and the reflections of these effects on the quality of life of adults.

This study will be conducted with a cross-sectional design in order to examine the relationship between digital game addiction and musculoskeletal disorders. The methods to be used in the research are as follows: Participant Information: The study will include adults aged 18-39 who play digital games in internet cafes for at least 3 hours a day, 4-5 days a week. Participants will be asked to fill out a form to collect demographic information. This form will include information such as age, gender, weekly game playing frequency (by hour and day), and physical activity levels. Scales to be Used: The following measurement tools will be used in the study to evaluate the effects of digital game addiction on the musculoskeletal system. Digital Game Addiction Scale, Arm, Shoulder and Hand Problems Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality, Cornell Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Game Addiction, Video

Interventions

ergonomic trainingOTHER

will receive ergonomic training.

exerciseOTHER

People who will receive an exercise program. Participants will receive ergonomic training along with the exercise program.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 39 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-39. * Individuals who play digital games at least 4-5 days a week, at least 3 hours a day. * Individuals who voluntarily participate in the study and sign the ethical consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with existing serious health problems related to the musculoskeletal system or sleep patterns. * Individuals who suffered trauma or serious injuries related to the musculoskeletal system during the study period. * Individuals with psychological disorders such as depression or anxiety disorder.

Locations (1)

Uskudar university

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cornell Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire

The questionnaire was conducted in 11 body regions (neck, right and left shoulder, upper arm, forearm and wrist, back and waist region) includes questions about the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders (pain/pain/discomfort), the severity of these disorders, and whether they interfere with work.

Time frame: 14 weeks

The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; It evaluates sleep duration, sleep disturbance, sleep efficiency, subjective sleep quality, sleep medication use, daytime dysfunction, and sleep delay and consists of a total of 24 questions. 19 of them are self-report scales and 5 of them consist of questions to be answered by a friend or spouse. There are 7 components with 18 questions scored in the scale, and each component is evaluated between 0 and 3 points. The total score ranges from 0 to 21, and 5 or more is an indicator of "poor sleep quality".

Time frame: 14 weeks

Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire

It was developed to evaluate functional status and symptoms by focusing on physical function in upper extremity injuries. According to the results of the survey; a result from 0-100 is obtained from each part; 0-no apology 100-maximum apology.

Time frame: 14 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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