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| Titre de l’article | Risk factors of playing-related disorders among European music students. Results of the Risk of Music Students (RISMUS) longitudinal multicentre study |
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| Code d’article | P03 |
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| Forme de présentation | Poster |
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| Résumé (Abstract) |
Background and aims: Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) are frequent among music students and professionals. In order to establish effective solutions for minimising the impact of PRMDs and to develop future preventive measures, it is fundamental to firstly identify the main characteristics that play a significant role in their development. The aim of the present study was to longitudinally identify the factors associated with increased risk of PRMD onset among music students enrolled in different European music unviersities. Further goals were to determine the prevalence and incidence of PRMDs amongst music students during their training. Methods: A total of 850 students from 56 European music universities completed a web-based questionnaire on lifestyle and physical activity participation levels, practice habits, behaviours toward prevention, health history and PRMDs, as well as psychological distress, perfectionism and fatigue. The onset of PRMDs was assessed prospectively at 6 and 12 months. Results: Results revealed that the factors significantly associated to the PRMD onset were the changes in the physical activity level (both increase and decrease) and the increased level of fatigue, as well as the absence of musculoskeletal complaints at the baseline and an increased level of socially-prescribed perfectionism. At baseline, 560 participants (65.0%) self-reported a positive history of musculoskeletal complaints in the previous 12 months, 408 (48.0%) of whom self-reported PRMDs. Additionally, PRMD incidence within 12 months was 49%. Discussion: The findings showing high prevalence and incidence of PRMDs amongst music students have been critically appraised as potential determinants and factors in the development of PRMDs, suggesting the need for revisiting contemporary evidence-based preventive strategies and tailor-made interventions aimed at minimising the impact of PRMDs. Funding: RISMUS has been funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (ref. 10531C_182226) and supported by Queen Margaret University for the fulfilment of a PhD research award. |