Publications by authors named "Patriya Moolkay"
Development of a risk score for low back pain in office workers--a cross-sectional study.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
January 2011
Article Synopsis
- Low back pain (LBP) is a common issue among office workers and a major cause of work-related disability for those under 45, prompting the need for a risk assessment tool.
- A study with 397 participants developed a risk score, named the Back pain Risk score for Office Workers (BROW), incorporating factors like work history, job habits, and physical measurements to predict LBP occurrences.
- The BROW score ranges from 0 to 9, with a score of 4 or more indicating a significant risk of LBP, showing a balance of sensitivity and specificity, making it a helpful screening tool for early intervention in at-risk office workers.