Work in Green Spaces and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, STRASBOURG, FRANCE · Jan 5, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the relationship between working in green spaces, like parks and gardens, and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which are painful conditions affecting muscles, tendons, and nerves in the body. The study aims to understand how work-related factors, such as the physical demands of the job and the way work is organized, might contribute to these disorders, especially in the agricultural sector where many green space workers are employed. It is important because MSDs are a major cause of work-related health issues in France, and the trial seeks to gather recent information about the physical challenges faced by workers in this field.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be between 18 and 62 years old, currently working in green spaces for a local government in the Grand Est region of France, and able to understand a French self-questionnaire. Those who are on sick leave, under age 18 or over age 62, or unable to participate willingly due to legal reasons cannot join. Participants will be asked to complete surveys about their work conditions and any pain or discomfort they experience. This study will help to improve understanding and support for workers in the green space sector.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Major subject from 18 to 62 years old
• • Subject working in the service of green spaces in the Territorial Civil Service in a city in the Grand Est, active when the study was carried out
• • Subject agreeing to participate in the study
• • Subject with sufficient command of the French language to understand the self-questionnaire
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Subject not wishing to participate in the study
• • Subject on sick leave
• • Subject under 18 years old or over 62 years old
• • Subject under guardianship or curatorship
• • Subject under judicial protection