NECK DISABILITY AND WORK ROLE FUNCTIONING IN OFFICE WORKERS

Condition(s) studied

Study summary

This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate whether neck-related disability predicts work role functioning in a non-clinical sample of office workers.

Office workers frequently experience neck discomfort and functional limitations due to prolonged sitting and computer use. However, the extent to which neck-related disability influences their ability to meet work role demands remains unclear.

Participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing neck disability, perceived stress, general health status, and work role functioning. Demographic information will also be collected. No intervention will be applied.

The findings of this study may help clarify the relationship between neck-related disability and occupational functioning and contribute to the development of preventive strategies in office-based work environments.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Neck Disability (NDI Score) — Baseline (single assessment)
  Neck-related disability will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Higher scores indicate greater disability.
• Work Role Functioning — baseline
  Work role functioning will be assessed using the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire (WRFQ), a validated self-report instrument that evaluates the degree to which health problems interfere with meeting work demands. The questionnaire provides a total score reflecting overall work role functioning, with higher scores indicating better functioning.
• Perceived Stress (PSS Total Score) — Baseline (single assessment)
  Perceived stress will be assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Higher scores indicate higher perceived stress.
• Health Status (NHP Section I Total Score) — Baseline (single assessment)
  Health status will be assessed using the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). Section I total score reflects perceived health problems across multiple domains; higher scores indicate worse perceived health status.

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