Healt and psychosocial impact vertebral diseases for medical staff

In the thesis knowledge of anatomy and physiology of musculoskeletal (locomotor) system is presented. Etiology, classification, diagnostics and types of vertebrogenous diseases are described. Furthermore, treatment options, focusing on disadvantages of surgical procedures for disc prolapse, on conservative treatment and prevention of vertebrogenous diseases are mentioned. Another important section deals with social aspects of vertebrogenous diseases in medical staff members, causes of sick leave and medical personnel turnover. The main objective of the thesis was to determine which specific profession included in the research database is the most endangered by vertebrogenous diseases. Other objectives were to find out if health professionals consider starting a new profession in consequence of vertebrogenous disease and also to determine the level of health professionals´ awareness of these diseases. The data needed to compile this thesis were obtained through the study of professional materials, using a questionnaire technique and an interview technique. The research was conducted using quantitative research and anonymous questionnaires. The questionnaires were distributed to medical personnel divided into four groups according to their professions. The outcomes show that all the professions included in the research are vulnerable to vertebrogenous diseases, the most endangered being operating theatre nurses. It is important especially in the health sector to use actively and practically all the means to ensure suitable working positions, such as comprehensive application of ergonomic requirements. The results of the research show that medical staff turnover is mainly caused by economic reasons. Management of our health care facilities should be aware of that fact and should involve personnel management tools such as corporate culture creation and communication. Furthermore, it was found that the majority of health professionals suffer form a lack of relevant information on vertebrogenous diseases and apply pharmacological treatment. It is important to draw attention to those errors in treatment and to provide professional public with quality information on all treatment options