Effect evaluation of a self-management programme for employees with complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder: a randomised controlled trial

Hutting, Nathan; Staal, J. Bart; Engels, Josephine; Heerkens, Yvonne; Detaille, Sarah I.; Sanden, Maria W. G. Nijhuis-van der

doi:10.1136/oemed-2015-103089

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“…Results so far have indicated improved self-efficacy for staying at work, but no significant impact on RTW or work retention [41]. Another approach has focused on improving support in the workplace, through trained supervisors or a non-medical peer advocate, who provide reassurance, facilitate accommodations, and problem-solving.…”

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Sustaining Work Participation Across the Life Course

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Introduction Many disability prevention strategies are focused on acute injuries and brief illness episodes, but there will be growing challenges for employers to manage circumstances of recurrent, chronic, or fluctuating symptoms in an aging workforce. The goal of this article is to summarize existing peer-review research in this area, compare this with employer discourse in the grey literature, and recommend future research priorities. Methods The authors participated in a year-long sponsored collaboration that ultimately led to an invited 3-day conference, “Improving Research of Employer Practices to Prevent Disability”, held October 14–16, 2015, in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, USA. The collaboration included a topical review of the scientific and industry literature, group discussion to identify key areas and challenges, drafting of initial documents, and feedback from peer researchers and a special panel of experts with employer experience. Results Cancer and mental illness were chosen as examples of chronic or recurring conditions that might challenge conventional workplace return-to-work practices. Workplace problems identified in the literature included fatigue, emotional exhaustion, poor supervisor and co-worker support, stigma, discrimination, and difficulties finding appropriate accommodations. Workplace intervention research is generally lacking, but there is preliminary support for improving workplace self-management strategies, collaborative problem-solving, and providing checklists and other tools for job accommodation, ideas echoed in the literature directed toward employers. Research might be improved by following workers from an earlier stage of developing workplace concerns. Conclusions Future research of work disability should focus on earlier identification of at-risk workers with chronic conditions, the use of more innovative and flexible accommodation strategies matched to specific functional losses, stronger integration of the workplace into on-going rehabilitation efforts, and a better understanding of stigma and other social factors at work.

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“…[26][27][28][29] 4. A psychosocial intervention; 30,32 psychosocial in combination with exercise; 31.33 workplace; 34 or conventional clinical management. 35…”

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Early interventions to promote work participation in people with regional musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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“…Of the 19 studies included, 10 studies were randomised controlled trials 25–34. Eight studies used a prospective design where educational management strategies were tested using one35–39 or two groups 40–42.…”

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“…The content of the educational set-up and content varied between the included studies where three themes for methods of delivery emerged: written material in a hard copy (eg, pamphlet or book),25 27 29 32–34 36 41 43 electronic delivery29 30 38 39 or a teacher–student setting (eg, lecture or face-to-face teaching/mentoring) 25 26 28 31 35 37 40 42. Some of these included studies employed a mixed approach where education was supplemented by a more active approach (see Potential influence of delivery method section and table 2).…”

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Education as a strategy for managing occupational-related musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review

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BackgroundMusculoskeletal (MSK) pain is the primary contributor to disability worldwide. There is a growing consensus that MSK pain is a recurrent multifactorial condition underpinned by health and lifestyle factors. Studies suggest that education on work-related pain and individualised advice could be essential and effective for managing persistent MSK pain.ObjectiveThe objective of this scoping review was to map the existing educational resources for work-related MSK (WRMSK) pain, and the effects of implementing educational strategies in the workplace on managing WRMSK pain.MethodsThis scoping review assessed original studies that implemented and assessed education as a strategy to manage WMSK pain. Literature search strategies were developed using thesaurus headings (ie, MeSH and CINAHL headings) and free-text search including words related to MSK in an occupational setting. The search was carried out in PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library and Web of Science in the period 12–14 February 2019.ResultsA total of 19 peer-reviewed articles were included and the study design, aim and outcomes were summarised. Of the 19 peer-reviewed articles, 10 randomised controlled trial (RCT) studies assessed the influence of education on work-related MSK pain. Many studies provided a limited description of the education material and assessed/used different methods of delivery. A majority of studies concluded education positively influences work-related MSK pain. Further, some studies reported additive effects of physical activity or ergonomic adjustments.ConclusionsThere is a gap in knowledge regarding the best content and delivery of education of material in the workplace. Although beneficial outcomes were reported, more RCT studies are required to determine the effects of education material as compared with other interventions, such as exercise or behavioural therapy.

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Effect evaluation of a self-management programme for employees with complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder: a randomised controlled trial

Abstract: Dutch Trial Registration number NTR 3816.

Cited by 27 publications

References 49 publications

Sustaining Work Participation Across the Life Course

Sustaining Work Participation Across the Life Course

Early interventions to promote work participation in people with regional musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Education as a strategy for managing occupational-related musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review

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