Abstract

In spite of increased production and productivity, there are different adverse effects of technology expansion such as psychological stresses, increased incidence of musculoskeletal disorders, inactivity and fatigue. Several approaches and strategies have been introduced to deal with occupational burnout and reduce musculoskeletal disorders, including setting up training programmes, ergonomic principles for working, job rotation, relaxing and sharing information on occupational burnout and musculoskeletal disorders among employees. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and occupational burnout in the computer users in Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Iran. The present descriptive-analytic study was performed on all computer users in Zabol University of Medical Sciences. Participants (n = 70) were selected by census method. Data collection tools were physical posture assessment checklist using Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) and Geldard Burnout Inventory (GBI). The opinions of the respective experts were used to confirm the validity of the questionnaires. Then, the questionnaires were distributed among computer users. Finally, collected data were analyzed by SPSS 19 software and P <0.05 was considered as significance level. Pearson correlation coefficient showed a direct and significant statistical relationship between the occupational burnout and the musculoskeletal disorders and indicated that the occupational burnout level was elevated among employees by increasing the musculoskeletal disorders. Given the obvious relationship between the occupational burnout and the musculoskeletal disorders, the managers of organizations are required to plan programmes to improve work conditions, reduce stress, modify working instrument and train ergonomic principles for working.