A study on the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among secretaries in Las Piñas City Hail from the year 1990 to 2000

Date of Completion

2001

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Occupational Groups, Occupational Diseases

Abstract

This study was designed to determine the prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Las Piñas City Hall. The results of the study serve as a baseline information for the PT and the other occurrence and aggrasvation team to provide some preventive measures against the occurrence and aggravation of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among secretaries. Research was of descriptive type and data were gathered through the use of questionnaire guided by a structurted interview distributed to 330 employees working in Las Pias City Hall who are experiencing problems or signs and symptoms in the hand due to excessive exposure to vibration. Out of 330, 85 subjects were considered qualified for the criteria ggiven with inclusion criteria. A percentage technique was used to analyze the data gathered from the respondents: P= n/N x 100; P= is the percentage, N= is the cases , n = is the number of responses. The results indicate that the most common complaint or signssss and symptom in the hand with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is numberness. The researchers concluded that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is found to occur predominary in female secretaries to the middle-aged women and it manifest itself as a nocturnal occurrence. A proper education and information regarding the conditions affecting the hand suitable for the secretaries. Researchers suggest that a follow- up study should be conducted to further assess the nature of the complaints or signs and symptoms felt by the secretaries. the researchers also suggest a follow- up study regarding first ais treatment the secretaries use with their complaints and it's effectivity.

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