NECK DISABILITY AND WORK ROLE FUNCTIONING IN OFFICE WORKERS

N/ANot Yet RecruitingNCT07447778

Hacettepe University50 enrolled

Overview

This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate whether neck-related disability predicts work role functioning in a non-clinical sample of office workers. Office workers frequently experience neck discomfort and functional limitations due to prolonged sitting and computer use. However, the extent to which neck-related disability influences their ability to meet work role demands remains unclear. Participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing neck disability, perceived stress, general health status, and work role functioning. Demographic information will also be collected. No intervention will be applied. The findings of this study may help clarify the relationship between neck-related disability and occupational functioning and contribute to the development of preventive strategies in office-based work environments.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Neck Pain

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: Full-time office workers performing predominantly desk-based work Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form Individuals with sufficient proficiency in the Turkish language to understand and complete the questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: Illiterate individuals Pregnant individuals Individuals with acute infection Individuals with malignant disease Individuals who have undergone spinal surgery Individuals with functional impairment due to neurological, orthopedic, or systemic disease Individuals who decline participation in the study

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Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Neck Disability (NDI Score)

Neck-related disability will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Higher scores indicate greater disability.

Time frame: Baseline (single assessment)

Work Role Functioning

Work role functioning will be assessed using the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire (WRFQ), a validated self-report instrument that evaluates the degree to which health problems interfere with meeting work demands. The questionnaire provides a total score reflecting overall work role functioning, with higher scores indicating better functioning.

Time frame: baseline

Perceived Stress (PSS Total Score)

Perceived stress will be assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Higher scores indicate higher perceived stress.

Time frame: Baseline (single assessment)

Health Status (NHP Section I Total Score)

Health status will be assessed using the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). Section I total score reflects perceived health problems across multiple domains; higher scores indicate worse perceived health status.

Time frame: Baseline (single assessment)

NECK DISABILITY AND WORK ROLE FUNCTIONING IN OFFICE WORKERS

Overview

Conditions

Eligibility

Locations (1)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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