Prevalence of texting thumb among medical students and its association with behavioural patterns during digital device usage: a cross-sectional study
Students' attention to behavioural patterns is crucial when using digital devices. Supporting the forearm, limiting text message use, avoiding prolonged use of digital devices, never ignoring hand pain and resting the hand significantly reduce the risk of thumb overuse injury.
Authors
- Hadeel Odeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4675-0814)
- Muna A. Salameh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4836-9440)
- Enas A. Amaireh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4367-6230)
- Silvia D. Boyajian
- Noor Shurhabeel Al Haj Ali
- Ezzat Jaradat
- Sami Sh Bawardi
- Ammar Madi
- Bara’a AlTa’amreh
Institutions
- Al-Balqa Applied University (JO)
- Specialty Hospital, Jordan (JO)
- Ministry of Health (JO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095400
- Primary Topic
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00