Occupational Risk of Upper Extremity Injury due to Extended Fingernails in Clerical Workers
Journal Title: International Journal of Biomedical Research - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 6
Abstract
Twenty-two volunteer clerical workers entered this pilot study. They were screened with regard to inclusion and exclusion criteria, which consisted of nail length and presence or absence of artificial nails. A questionnaire was administered regarding a possible relationship between nail length (whether artificial or not) and extension injury of their hands, wrists, and forearms. The results of this pilot study did not show a statistically positive association. This may have resulted from the choice of the clerical workers and/or low power (given that it was a pilot study). A more diversified multi-location study with more volunteers is recommended to determine if there is any relationship between hand, wrist, or forearm injury and over-sized fingernails in clerical workers.
Authors and Affiliations
Haitham Juma, Sean Welsh, Cesar Reis, Haley Reis, Josileide Gaio
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- EP ID EP452415
- DOI 10.7439/ijbr.v8i6.4186
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