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Lokhande, Madhavi
- Analysis of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain in Bus Drivers - A Cross -sectional Study
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1 Seth G .S. P. T. School & Centre & K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, IN
2 Terna Medical College, New Mumbai, IN
1 Seth G .S. P. T. School & Centre & K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, IN
2 Terna Medical College, New Mumbai, IN
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Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 53-58Abstract
Background: Professional bus drivers have been found to be at a higher risk for developing musculoskeletal pain.Objective: To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain & to analyse the risk factors at Work-Station in Bus drivers.
Design: Cross- sectional study.
Method: 60 bus drivers were interviewed. A questionnaire was formulated on the basis of job demand analysis & ergonomic evaluation. Questions included were based on age, musculoskeletal pain, workrelated ergonomic & psychosocial stressing factors, and general health habits like addictions, exercise.
Result: Data was analysed by Logistic regression module & ODD'S ratio were calculated. Out of the 60 bus drivers, 20% reported no pain. Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain was 80%, in that most affected area was Low back (70%), neck (55%), shoulder (47.5%), Knee pain (31%) & then wrist & heel pain. The highest risk factors for back & neck pain were long term exposure to vibration & uncomfortable seat position.
Conclusion: Work related ergonomic & psychosocial factors showed a significant association with musculoskeletal pain in Bus drivers.
Keywords
Musculoskeletal Pain, Questionnaire, Bus Drivers
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- Study of Corporate Distress in Real-Time Environment - Case Analysis of Kingfisher Airlines
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1 Welingkar Institute of Management, Bangalore, IN
1 Welingkar Institute of Management, Bangalore, IN
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PES Business Review, Vol 9, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 48-61Abstract
The study undertakes the analysis of Corporate distress and applies them comparatively to the case of 'Kingfisher Airiines- The king of good times' which is not really facing a good time, in an effort to understand the reasons for the business' continuous under performance and mismanagement with the operating environment. The finale integrates explicit recommendations to Kingfisher airlines by providing an insight as how kingfisher has to restructure itself to survive despite such imprudent corporate decisions and how it can use the time to reconsider the number of business' fundamental financial and strategic decisions. This project is undertaken in the time period of January 2012 - May 2012.Keywords
Corporate Distress, Under Performance and Mismanagement.Full Text