Epidemiological studies of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in primary care in Crete

Abstract

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are highly prevalent in the general population with a great impact on both the individual and society in terms of health related quality of life, resource utilization and social consequences. In primary care settings the burden is huge, reflecting in frequent consultation and impaired function and disability, causing further health care needs. However, in Greek primary care such issues have not been investigated and relative data are not available, yet. Aim The aim of this thesis was to describe the prevalence of MSD in primary care in Crete and to analyse the burden of such disorders both in patients and physicians. The objectives were the following: 1. To estimate the reliability and validity of the Greek version of Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. 2. To determine the overall prevalence of MSD in primary care settings in Crete. 3. To describe the most common musculoskeletal symptoms. 4. To investigate the impact of MSD on quality of life and menta ...
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DOI
10.12681/eadd/24450
Handle URL
http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/24450
ND
24450
Alternative title
Οι μυοσκελετικές διαταραχές ( ΜΣΔ) στην πρωτοβάθμια φροντίδα υγείας στην Κρήτη και η διαχείρισή τους
Author
Antonopoulou, Maria (Father's name: Dimitrios)
Date
2008
Degree Grantor
University of Crete (UOC)
Committee members
Λιονής Χρήστος
Χατζηπαύλου Αλέξανδρος
Κατώνης Παύλος
Μπούμπας Δημήτριος
Κογεβίνας Εμμανουήλ
Τζανάκης Νικόλαος
Κοντάκης Γεώργιος
Discipline
Medical and Health Sciences
Health Sciences
Keywords
Musculoskeletal disorders; Primary care; General practice; Epidemiology; Health related quality of life
Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Description
144 σ., im.
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