Clinical Internship Experiences of Intern Physiotherapy Students From the Perspective of Perceived Musculoskeletal Disorders, Ergonomic Awareness, Fatigue, and Quality of Life: A Multicentered Cross-Sectional Study
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2026
Yazarlar: Yağmur Çam, Miray Göbeklioğlu, Merve Girgin, Alper Tuğral, Özden GÖKÇEK
Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, Uluslararası, 2026, cilt 14, ss 135-145
Özet
Purpose: This study aimed to assess the perceived musculoskeletal system disorders (PMSDs), ergonomic awareness, fatigue, and quality of life (QoL) of physiotherapy students during clinical internship practices. Material and Methods: 163 students from three different state universities completed the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ), specific ergonomic awareness questions that scored 0-10, the Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale-Brief Form Turkish Version (WHOQOL-BREF-TR) face-to-face. Results: 31.9% of the students were regular exercisers and severe musculoskeletal complaints in the neck were significantly higher in non-exercisers (79.6% vs 20.4%). Severe complaints were more common in females in the neck (p