Different risk factors for musculoskeletal complaints and musculoskeletal sickness absence

IJzelenberg, Wilhelmina; Molenaar, Duco; Burdorf, Alex

doi:10.5271/sjweh.765

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“…For the variables potentially related to sick leave, we selected variables that were previously related to work-relevant disability in patients with (rheumatoid) arthritis (2,7), and variables known to be related to sick leave in occupational populations with musculoskeletal conditions (17)(18)(19). Patients completed self-administered questionnaires on demographics, health, behavioral coping, and work characteristics.…”

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“…Support from the manager was similarly ascertained (19). On the basis of the median score, support from colleagues and the manager was classified as low or high.…”

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“…Studies on sick leave due to musculoskeletal conditions have shown that sick leave was increased among workers with high physical workload, high psychosocial workload, or low social support at work (17,18). Another study reported that demographic characteristics were more important than work-related factors in the occurrence of sick leave (19). Second, sick leave has rarely been studied in the early phase of inflammatory joint conditions, when diagnosis is not yet known and patients seek care.…”

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Work and sick leave among patients with early inflammatory joint conditions

Geuskens¹,

Hazes²,

Barendregt³

et al. 2008

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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Objective. To study the occurrence of sick leave and to identify work characteristics related to sick leave in patients with early inflammatory joint conditions. Methods. Patients with inflammatory joint conditions present for <12 months were included in this cross-sectional study. Approximately 85% of patients satisfying the criteria participated. Data collection included demographics, clinical characteristics, pain, physical functioning and mental health (Short Form 36), fatigue, and behavioral coping (Coping of Rheumatic Stressors questionnaire). Work characteristics included physical load, psychosocial load, job control, and support at work. Outcome was defined as sick leave for >2 weeks during the past 6 months. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted. Results. Sick leave was reported by 54 (26%) of 210 employed patients, with 75% of the sick leave periods attributed to joint conditions. Of these 210 patients, 23% were classified as having rheumatoid arthritis (RA), 35% as having non-RA arthritis, and 42% as having inflammatory joint conditions without synovitis. Pain, poor physical functioning, and passive behavioral coping were related to increased sick leave, whereas diagnostic group was not. Low job control, i.e., low control over planning and pacing of activities within the job, was associated with increased sick leave (odds ratio [OR] 2.74), whereas being a supervisor (OR 0.21) and clerical work (OR 0.45) were related to reduced sick leave. Conclusion. Substantial sick leave in the past 6 months was reported by 26% of patients with early inflammatory joint conditions. Pain, functional limitations, and fewer opportunities to determine one's work activities were associated with the occurrence of sick leave.

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“…Support from the manager was similarly ascertained (19). On the basis of the median score, support from colleagues and the manager was classified as low or high.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Work and sick leave among patients with early inflammatory joint conditions

Geuskens¹,

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Barendregt³

et al. 2008

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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“…Psychosocial factors were evaluated using the JCQ, the ERI and items based on 'job dissatisfaction' studies by Ijzelenberg et al (2004); studies of 'stress' by Smith et al (2000); and studies addressing 'bullying', 'sexual harassment', 'discrimination', 'physical violence' and 'monotony' by Niedhammer et al (2012).…”

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Relationship between psychosocial factors and musculoskeletal disorders in footwear industry workers

Silva¹,

Silva

Gontijo

2017

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“…These differences were attributed to the economic structure of the region, as well as the characteristics of the population, health services, and cultural differences [6]. Considering the personal well-being [7][8][9][10][11], individual factors [9,[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] and atmosphere at the workplace [12][13][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29] as important factors for the sick leave frequency, we assume that the regional differences in the socio-cultural characteristics have influence on the type of relevant determinants of sick leave frequency that are effective per region. The workplace atmosphere is determined by 'job satisfaction', 'support', 'autonomy', 'pace and pressure' and 'relation with colleagues and supervisors' [2].…”

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On regional differences in determinants of sick leave frequency for cleaning workers in two regions of the Netherlands: a comparative study

Beemsterboer¹,

Stewart²,

Groothoff³

et al. 2009

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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Objectives: To explore regional differences in the effects of the sick leave frequency determinants between two homogeneous groups of workers from two comparable socio-economic regions in the Netherlands, namely Utrecht and South Limburg. Materials and Methods: Data on sick leave frequency for 137 cleaning workers in the regions of Utrecht (mean sick leave frequency: 0.89 spells) and South Limburg (mean sick leave frequency: 1.66 spells) were obtained from a Dutch social fund, and the data regarding their job, and health-related and individual characteristics were elicited by an interview. Results: A statistical analysis of the sick leave frequency in the two regions showed little differences, except for the determinant 'perceived physical workload' which was associated with the sick leave frequency in South Limburg but not in Utrecht. Conclusion: A regional difference in the sick leave frequency was noted with respect to 'perceived physical workload' as the study parameter. This would indicate that the findings of our earlier studies performed in the nineties of the last century. are still relevant. In further research, the principles of the new certification system on sick leave frequency should also be considered, as the previous uniform statutory compensation system has been terminated.

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Different risk factors for musculoskeletal complaints and musculoskeletal sickness absence

Cited by 109 publications

References 37 publications

Work and sick leave among patients with early inflammatory joint conditions

Work and sick leave among patients with early inflammatory joint conditions

Relationship between psychosocial factors and musculoskeletal disorders in footwear industry workers

On regional differences in determinants of sick leave frequency for cleaning workers in two regions of the Netherlands: a comparative study

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