INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOW BACK PAIN RISK AND FUNCTIONAL STATUS IN UNİVERSITY STAFF AND STUDENTS

Tuba Gün Kalkın; Hatice Yıldırım; Zekiye İpek Katırcı Kırmacı

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INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOW BACK PAIN RISK AND FUNCTIONAL STATUS IN UNİVERSITY STAFF AND STUDENTS

Authors:

Tuba Gün Kalkın | Hatice Yıldırım | Zekiye İpek Katırcı Kırmacı

Publisher:

Gaziantep University

Main Topics:

Fizyoterapi

Journal:

Sağlık Bilimleri ve Klinik Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.4 Issue 2, pp.96-104

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356764

pISSN:

2979-9856

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Abstract:

 Abstract Purpose: Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal disorder and remains a prevalent health issue, increasing despite advancements in modern medicine. It reduces quality of life, leads to productivity losses, and imposes a burden on the healthcare system. Therefore, identifying risk factors is crucial. This study aims to investigate the relationship between low back pain risk and functional status in university staff and students. Material and Method: The study included university staff and students 44 academic and administrative staff, 111 students. Participants low back pain risk was assessed using the Low Back Pain Risk Scale BARS, and their functional status was evaluated with the Functional Assessment Index FAI. Results: It was determined that as the functional status of university academic and administrative staff and students deteriorated, the risk of low back pain increased. We believe that promoting physical activity is essential for reducing the risk of low back pain and improving physical condition in both employees and students.

 Abstract Purpose: Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal disorder and remains a prevalent health issue, increasing despite advancements in modern medicine. It reduces quality of life, leads to productivity losses, and imposes a burden on the healthcare system. Therefore, identifying risk factors is crucial. This study aims to investigate the relationship between low back pain risk and functional status in university staff and students. Material and Method: The study included university staff and students 44 academic and administrative staff, 111 students. Participants low back pain risk was assessed using the Low Back Pain Risk Scale BARS, and their functional status was evaluated with the Functional Assessment Index FAI. Results: It was determined that as the functional status of university academic and administrative staff and students deteriorated, the risk of low back pain increased. We believe that promoting physical activity is essential for reducing the risk of low back pain and improving physical condition in both employees and students.

 Abstract Purpose: Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal disorder and remains a prevalent health issue, increasing despite advancements in modern medicine. It reduces quality of life, leads to productivity losses, and imposes a burden on the healthcare system. Therefore, identifying risk factors is crucial. This study aims to investigate the relationship between low back pain risk and functional status in university staff and students. Material and Method: The study included university staff and students 44 academic and administrative staff, 111 students. Participants low back pain risk was assessed using the Low Back Pain Risk Scale BARS, and their functional status was evaluated with the Functional Assessment Index FAI. Results: It was determined that as the functional status of university academic and administrative staff and students deteriorated, the risk of low back pain increased. We believe that promoting physical activity is essential for reducing the risk of low back pain and improving physical condition in both employees and students.

 Özet Amaç: Bel ağrısı kas iskelet sistemi ağrılarında en yaygın olarak görülen ve modern tıptaki gelişmelerle azalmayıp aksine artış gösteren bir sağlık problemidir. Yaşam kalitesini azaltarak iş gucunde kayıplara yol açmakta, aynı zamanda sağlık sistemi uzerinde yuk oluşturmaktadır. Bu nedenle risk faktörlerinin tanımlanması önemlidir. Çalışmanın amacı üniversite personel ve öğrencilerinde bel ağrısı riskinin fonksiyonel durumla ilişkisinin incelenmesidir. Gereç Yöntem: Çalışmaya üniversite personeli ve öğrencileri 44 akademik ve idari personel, 111 öğrenci dâhil edildi. Katılımcıların bel ağrısı riskleri, Bel Ağrısı Risk Skalası BARS; fonksiyonel durumları, Fonksiyonel Değerlendirme İndeksi FDİ ile değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Yine üniversite akademik ve idari BARS ve FDİ arasındaki ilişki incelendiğinde istatistiksel olarak pozitif yönde orta derecede anlamlı ilişki bulundu p0,001, r0,529..Öğrencilerde BARS ve FDİ arasındaki ilişki incelendiğinde istatistiksel olarak pozitif yönde orta derecede anlamlı ilişki bulundu p0,001, r0,538. Sonuç: Üniversite akademik ve idari personelleri ile öğrencilerin fonksiyonel durumu kötüleştikçe bel ağrısı riskinin arttığı belirlenmiştir. Hem çalışan bireyler, hem de öğrencilerin bel ağrısı riskini azaltmak ve fiziksel durumu iyileştirmek için fiziksel aktivitenin teşvik edilmesi gerektiğini düşünmekteyiz.

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INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOW BACK PAIN RISK AND FUNCTIONAL STATUS IN UNİVERSITY STAFF AND STUDENTS

Authors:

Tuba Gün Kalkın | Hatice Yıldırım | Zekiye İpek Katırcı Kırmacı

Publisher:

Gaziantep University

Main Topics:

Fizyoterapi

Journal:

Sağlık Bilimleri ve Klinik Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.4 Issue 2, pp.96-104

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356764

pISSN:

2979-9856

low back pain

risk

functional status

administrative personnel

studentsbel ağrısı

risk

fonksiyonel durum

idari personel

öğrenciler

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Article Details

Authors: Tuba Gün Kalkın | Hatice Yıldırım | Zekiye İpek Katırcı Kırmacı

Publisher: Gaziantep University

Main Topics: Fizyoterapi

Journal: Sağlık Bilimleri ve Klinik Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.4 Issue 2, pp.96-104

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001356764

pISSN: 2979-9856

Issues

Authors:

Tuba Gün Kalkın | Hatice Yıldırım | Zekiye İpek Katırcı Kırmacı

Publisher:

Gaziantep University

Main Topics:

Fizyoterapi

Journal:

Sağlık Bilimleri ve Klinik Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.4 Issue 2, pp.96-104

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001356764

pISSN:

2979-9856