Two Decades of Research on Teacher Musculoskeletal Health: A Bibliometric Analysis Using Scopus Database

Bayu Yoni Setyo Nugroho; Indri Astuti Purwanti

doi:10.26858/cjpko.v17i3.349

Penulis

Bayu Yoni Setyo Nugroho Universitas Dian Nuswantoro Penulis
Indri Astuti Purwanti Khon Kaen University, Thailand Penulis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26858/cjpko.v17i3.349

Kata Kunci:

Bibliometric Analysis, Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Occupational Health Teachers

Abstrak

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among teachers have emerged as a significant global occupational health concern. Despite growing awareness, comprehensive understanding of the research landscape remains limited. Objective: To provide a bibliometric analysis of musculoskeletal disorder research among teachers, mapping knowledge structure and identifying trends from 2000-2025. Methods: A systematic bibliometric analysis was conducted using Scopus database with search terms: ("musculoskeletal disorder*" OR "musculoskeletal pain" OR "musculoskeletal symptoms") AND ("teacher*" OR "educator*" OR "teaching profession" OR "school staff"). English-language articles from 2000 onwards were analyzed using Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and Excel. Results: The analysis included 129 publications generating 2,317 total citations with an average of 17.96 citations per document. Publications increased 15-fold from early 2000s to peaks of 15-17 publications in 2021-2023. Brazil led contributions (22 publications, 37%), followed by United States (12 publications, 20%) and Australia (9 publications, 15%). Five research clusters emerged: Clinical Conditions and Health Outcomes, Educational Environment and Ergonomics, Demographics and Cross-sectional Studies, Occupational Diseases and Risk Factors, and Work Conditions and Physical Demands. Research concentration during 2019-2024 represented 69% of total publications, likely influenced by pandemic impacts. Conclusions: This study reveals teacher musculoskeletal disorders as a rapidly expanding research domain. Geographic concentration in specific regions, limited Asian representation, and emergence of five distinct research clusters indicate both regional expertise and research gaps. The evolution from clinical-focused studies to multidisciplinary approaches incorporating ergonomic, psychosocial, and pandemic-related factors demonstrates field maturation.

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