A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Programme In Terms Of Knowledge Regarding Prevention Of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Computer Employees In A Selected Office Of Delhi With A View To Disseminate An Information

Background: The human musculoskeletal system (also known as the human locomotor system, and previously the activity system) is an organ system that gives humans the ability to move using their muscular and skeletal systems. The musculoskeletal system provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body. It is made up of the bones of the skeleton, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue that supports and binds tissues and organs together. The musculoskeletal system's primary functions include supporting the body, allowing motion, and protecting vital organs. The Musculoskeletal disorders adversely affect the function and overall effectiveness of the system. These diseases can be difficult to identify due to the close relation of the musculoskeletal system to other internal systems. Materials and Methods: Pre experimental One group Pre-test Post-test only research design was used to accomplish the objectives in the study. After obtaining the ethical permissions, data collection was done in ACS Global Company, Delhi. A total of 100 Computer Employees were selected for the study using purposive sampling technique. Self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used as the data collection tool and structured teaching programme was conducted after the pre- test. The data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistic. Results: The pre test study results showed that 70% Computer Employees had poor knowledge, whereas, 30% had average knowledge while none of the Computer Employees had good knowledge regarding Prevention of Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders. However, after the administration of the structured teaching programme, the post test knowledge scores presented that 78% Computer Employees had good knowledge, 21% had average knowledge and only 1% had poor knowledge regarding Prevention of Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders. Mean pre-test knowledge scores of the sample was lower than the mean post-test knowledge score with a mean difference of 10.95. The calculated 'Z' value of 21.5 was greater at p < 0.05. Conclusion: The study results concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective in increasing the knowledge of the Computer Employees regarding Prevention of Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders