National Survey of Chronic Occupational Pain in Thai Anesthesia Providers
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age25-60
SponsorMahidol University
About this trial
The purpose of this nationwide cross-sectional survey is to determine the prevalence, multidimensional impacts, and associated factors of chronic occupational pain among anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in Thailand. Due to the physically demanding nature of anesthesia practice-such as prolonged standing, awkward postures during airway management, and high-stress environments-work-related musculoskeletal disorders are highly prevalent but often underreported. This study aims to collect self-reported data via an anonymous online questionnaire to assess pain severity, specific anatomical locations, economic burdens (including absenteeism and presenteeism), and the overall impact on the health-related quality of life. Ultimately, the findings from this study will help establish a national evidence-based database to improve workplace safety, inform occupational health policies, and enhance the overall well-being of anesthesia providers in Thailand.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Currently practicing as an anesthesiologist, anesthesia resident, or nurse anesthetist in a hospital in Thailand.
Aged between 25 and 60 years.
Have been working in their current clinical position and performing anesthesia-related tasks for at least 6 months.
Disqualifiers
Currently on extended leave (e.g., long-term sick leave, maternity leave, or study leave) during the survey period.
Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent to participate in the study.
Trial population
The study population consists of actively practicing anesthesia providers, specifically attending anesthesiologists, anesthesia residents, and nurse anesthetists, who are currently working in healthcare facilities across Thailand.
Trial design
Design model
Ecologic or community
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
1,800 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupGroup A: Thai Anesthesia Providers
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Prevalence of Chronic Occupational Pain
The proportion (%) of anesthesia providers experiencing chronic work-related pain, defined as pain lasting for at least 3 months. This is a binary (yes/no) determination collected via a self-reported structured questionnaire assessing the presence and anatomical locations of the pain; no severity scale or scoring system is used for this outcome.
Time frame
At the time of survey completion (Day 1)Secondary outcomes
1
Pain Severity and Interference
Assessed using the validated Thai version of the Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF). It measures pain severity (scored from 0 = no pain to 10 = pain as bad as you can imagine) and the degree to which pain interferes with daily functions (scored from 0 = does not interfere to 10 = completely interferes). Higher scores indicate greater pain severity and interference.
Time frame
At the time of survey completion (Day 1)2
Health-Related Quality of Life
Evaluated using the Thai version of the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) instrument. It assesses five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression, each rated on a severity scale from 1 (no problems) to 5 (extreme problems). Dimension responses are converted into a single index score using the Thai value set, ranging from a minimum of -0.42 (worse than death) to a maximum of 1.00 (full health). Lower index scores indicate poorer health status, while higher scores indicate better health status.
Time frame
At the time of survey completion (Day 1)3
Absenteeism Due to Pain
Measured by the self-reported number of work days missed due to pain over a specified recall period.
Time frame
At the time of survey completion (Day 1)4
Presenteeism Due to Pain
Measured by the estimated percentage of reduced work effectiveness while experiencing pain at work over a specified recall period.
Time frame
At the time of survey completion (Day 1)Locations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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