Smartphone overuse and its impact on musculoskeletal pain in the neck and wrists/hands in medical and nursing undergraduate students: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: The number of smartphone users is growing exponentially, and the pervasive use of smartphones is leading to escalated smartphone addiction. Young adults, especially medical students, are more prone to use smartphones for longer hours for educational purposes in addition to communication and social networking. Thus, this vulnerable group is susceptible to severe musculoskeletal issues. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of excessive smartphone use on musculoskeletal pain in the neck and wrists/hands. This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed with medical and nursing undergraduate students aged 17-34. A total of 151 students were included after written informed consent was obtained, and the study duration ranged from 4th March 2025 to 20th June 2025. The demographi

SUBMITTER: Phuyal N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12749257 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature