Effects of ergonomic intervention on work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders among computer workers: a randomized controlled trial

Esmaeilzadeh, Sina; Özcan, Emel; Çapan, Nalan

doi:10.1007/s00420-012-0838-5

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“…This can be due to differences in lifestyle or marital problems. Unlike the findings of this study, this factor was not known to be significant in other studies and even the effect of this factor was not investigated in some studies (4, 15, 16). Analysis of this study showed that work experience has a significant relationship with the occurrence of neck pain; therefore, for every one-year increase in work experience, the occurrence risk of neck pain in personnel will be increased 7%.…”

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“…Our results showed a significant relationship between marital status and shoulder pain; therefore, the occurrence risk of shoulder pain in married people was about 2 times more than single people and it may be because of the difficulties of married life and increasing individual responsibility. In comparing the present study with previous ones, it can be said there are contradictory statements in the previous research; therefore, the present study is consistent with some of them (1, 15, 16). The results showed that the variable of work experience has a significant relationship with the occurrence of shoulder pain; therefore, for every 10-years of work experience increase the occurrence risk of shoulder pain will be increased about 20%.…”

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Risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and shoulder in the personnel of Kerman University of Medical Sciences

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BackgroundMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the neck and shoulder are the most common and most influential factors causing disorder in the performance and absenteeism of work in administrative personnel.AimTo identify risk factors which affect musculoskeletal disorders of neck and shoulder areas in headquarters staff of Kerman University of Medical Sciences.MethodsThe present cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015 on 282 headquarters personnel of Kerman University of Medical Sciences (Kerman, Iran). The desired headquarters staff were selected from seven Deputy Vice-Chancellors of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, including Deputy of Health; Deputy of Treatment; Deputy of Education; Deputy of Students and Cultural Affairs; Deputy of Food and Drugs; Deputy of Management Development and Resource Planning; Deputy of Research and Technology, and data were gathered by using a standard Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire NMQ (Nordic) and were analyzed by using SPSS version 16. The impact of various factors on the most common complications (neck and shoulder pains) was analyzed separately through logistic regression analysis and detailed Odds Ratio (OR) was calculated for each individual.ResultsThe occurrence of neck and shoulder pains in headquarters staff were 42.14% and 40.71%, respectively. In the prevalence of neck pain variables such as marital status (single than married p=0.01, OR=0.24), work experience (p=0.03, OR=1.07 ), education (bachelor’s degree and lower than master’s degree and higher p=0.003, OR=2.69), right / left-handedness (left than right p=0.03, OR=0.33), weight (p=0.04, OR=1.04), place of work (p<0.05); as well as in the prevalence of shoulder pain variables such as marital status (single than married p=0.04, OR=0.48), work experience (p=0.01, OR=1.20), education (bachelor and lower than master and higher p=0.04, OR=1.97), right / left handedness (left than right p=0.01, OR=0.42), age (p=0.02, OR=1.05), and gender (male than female p=0.03, OR=0.65) affected.ConclusionThe results of this study showed that the prevalence of neck and shoulder pains is influenced by various risk factors and some of which were identified and an amount of their influence in this study was found. Therefore, it is suggested by considering the risk factors and planning control programs, a major step is taken in reducing the musculoskeletal disorders of office staff.

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Risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and shoulder in the personnel of Kerman University of Medical Sciences

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“…Nowadays, multi-component interventions that include both biomechanical as well as psychosocial components are recommended [13,18,22]. A workstyle intervention introduced by Bernaards et al [23,24] among computer workers focused on behavioral change with regard to body posture, workplace adjustment, breaks, and coping with high work demands.…”

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Experiences of employees with arm, neck or shoulder complaints: a focus group study

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Heerkens

Engels

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BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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BackgroundMany people suffer from complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder (CANS). CANS causes significant work problems, including absenteeism (sickness absence), presenteeism (decreased work productivity) and, ultimately, job loss. There is a need for intervention programs for people suffering from CANS. Management of symptoms and workload, and improving the workstyle, could be important factors in the strategy to deal with CANS. The objective of this study is to evaluate the experienced problems of employees with CANS, as a first step in an intervention mapping process aimed at adaptation of an existing self-management program to the characteristics of employees suffering from CANS.MethodsA qualitative study comprising three focus group meetings with 15 employees suffering from CANS. Based on a question guide, participants were asked about experiences in relation to continuing work despite their complaints. Data were analysed using content analysis with an open-coding system. During selective coding, general themes and patterns were identified and relationships between the codes were examined.ResultsParticipants suffering from CANS often have to deal with pain, disability, fatigue, misunderstanding and stress at work. Some needs of the participants were identified, i.e. disease-specific information, exercises, muscle relaxation, working with pain, influence of the work and/or social environment, and personal factors (including workstyle).ConclusionsEmployees suffering from CANS search for ways to deal with their complaints in daily life and at work. This study reveals several recurring problems and the results endorse the multi-factorial origin of CANS. Participants generally experience problems similar to those of employees with other types of complaints or chronic diseases, e.g. related to their illness, insufficient communication, working together with healthcare professionals, colleagues and management, and workplace adaptations. These topics will be addressed in the adaptation of an existing self-management program to the characteristics of employees suffering from CANS.

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“…The risk of LBDs and spinal loading during the awkward posture and transfer of patients were demonstrated in biomechanical studies [12]. Some studies indicated that adequate knowledge on ergonomics and ergonomic intervention programs may have good results in preventing MSDs among workers [6,32]. Although in the present study the prevalence of LBDs was higher among shift workers (64%) than among day workers (51%) (p = .001), after adjustment for confounding factors, the association was insignificant.…”

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Combined Effects of Physical Demands and Shift Working on Low Back Disorders Among Nursing Personnel

Raeisi

Namvar

Golabadi

et al. 2014

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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Effects of ergonomic intervention on work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders among computer workers: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Ergonomic intervention programs may be effective in reducing ergonomic risk factors among computer workers and consequently in the secondary prevention of WUEMSDs.

Cited by 59 publications

References 42 publications

Risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and shoulder in the personnel of Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and shoulder in the personnel of Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Experiences of employees with arm, neck or shoulder complaints: a focus group study

Combined Effects of Physical Demands and Shift Working on Low Back Disorders Among Nursing Personnel

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