Publications by authors named "T Gebrye"
Background: Garment workers are at high risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to repetitive physical tasks, long working hours and varying workstations. As there is no existing epidemiological overview of MSDs among garment workers, this systematic review aimed to evaluate the global evidence on prevalence of MSDs in this population.
Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.
Article Synopsis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a significant health issue that affects individuals' health and socio-economic status, making understanding its prevalence important for healthcare planning.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis examining studies from 2012 to 2024 found 31 relevant studies from 15 countries, involving over 5.3 million individuals, with CTS prevalence rates varying widely.
- The overall estimated prevalence of CTS was 14.4%, indicating a pressing need for effective management and treatment strategies to improve outcomes for those affected.
Adoption of a Societal Perspective in Economic Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Conceptual Paper.
J Mark Access Health Policy
September 2024
Economic evaluations are used to compare the costs and consequences of healthcare interventions, including those for musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders, which are very common and a major source of morbidity and absence from work. Reimbursement decisions for interventions for MSK disorders by decision-makers rely on the findings of economic evaluations, the design and results of which depend largely on the perspective adopted. Despite methodological advancements in economic evaluations, there are no clear guidelines on the perspective to adopt.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: As a result of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related lockdown restrictions, people with musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders could be at increased risk of physical and psychological disabilities. This review aimed to summarise the impact of COVID-19 related lockdown restrictions on people with MSK disorders.
Methods: Six electronic databases were searched for studies in the English language published until June 10, 2024.
Unlabelled: Stroke and epilepsy are the most common neurologic conditions affecting individuals. The Short Form Six-Dimension Health Index (SF-6D) is a preference-based measure of health developed to estimate utility values from the SF-36. This study estimated utility values for health states of Nigerian individuals with stroke or epilepsy using the SF-36.
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