PREVALENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, REFERRAL RATES TO PHYSIOTHERAPY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS IN ONDO STATE
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is one of the major cause of global burden and disability which significantly impact the quality of life and mental health of individuals, particularly those with psychiatric disorders.
AIMS: This study determined and investigated the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, referral rates to physiotherapy, and the relationship between MSDs and both mental health quality of life and psychological well-being among individuals with psychiatric disorders in Ondo State.
METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted with a purposive sample of 150 individuals (92 females and 58 males) with psychiatric disorders from Neuropsychiatric Hospital Oda Road, Akure, and Federal Medical Centre, Owo. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics and Health research committee for the study and the written informed consent was sought.Participants’ demographic characteristics, psychiatric diagnoses, onset, and causes of conditions were recorded. Mental health quality of life and psychological well-being were evaluated using the Mental Health Quality of Life Questionnaire and MSDs were assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and Spearman rank correlation analysis were employed for data analysis using SPSS version 23, with an alpha level set at
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