Ergonomic and physiotherapeutic interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults

Verhagen, Arianne P.; Karels, Celinde; Bierma-Zeinstra, Sita M A; Burdorf, Lex; Feleus, Anita; Dahaghin, Saede SD; Vet, H.C. de; Koes, Bart W.

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd003471.pub3

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“…Results indicated limited evidence to support ergonomic keyboards and individual exercise. This study did not find benefit in general ergonomic modifications to the workplace (Verhagen et al, 2006).…”

Section: Biopsychosocial Treatment Of Repetitive Stress Injuriescontrasting

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Occupational Therapy Interventions for Work-Related Injuries and Conditions of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: A Systematic Review

Amini

2011

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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A systematic review of the literature related to effective occupational therapy interventions in rehabilitation of individuals with work-related forearm, wrist, and hand injuries and illnesses was conducted as part of the Evidence-Based Literature Review Project of the American Occupational Therapy Association. This review provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of 36 studies that addressed many of the interventions commonly used in hand rehabilitation. Findings reveal that the use of occupation-based activities has reasonable yet limited evidence to support its effectiveness. This review supports the premise that many client factors can be positively affected through the use of several commonly used occupational therapy-related modalities and methods. The implications for occupational therapy practice, research, and education and limitations of reviewed studies are also discussed. Focused Clinical QuestionWhat occupational therapy interventions are effective in the rehabilitation of individuals with work-related injuries or conditions of the forearm, wrist, and hand? Objectives of the Evidence-Based Literature ReviewOccupational therapy practitioners are interested in the ability of individuals to engage in meaningful and relevant occupations and therefore must address many factors of human structure and function that enable performance and allow for occupational engagement. Workers are a population susceptible to injuries to the arm and hand resulting from accidents and cumulative trauma occurring at the work site. Occupational therapy practitioners treat many of these injuries and conditions and the ensuing occupational dysfunction. This article highlights the evidence related to treatment of the hand, wrist, and forearm that can be used by clinicians to support interventions commonly provided to injured workers with the objective of returning them to full occupational engagement.

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Section: Biopsychosocial Treatment Of Repetitive Stress Injuriescontrasting

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Occupational Therapy Interventions for Work-Related Injuries and Conditions of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: A Systematic Review

Amini

2011

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…Since health and lifestyle are influenced by both domestic and occupational settings, it has been advocated that the effectiveness of interventions in each of these spheres should be separately evaluated (Wareham 2007). Our review will therefore focus on workplace organisation-wide interventions influencing the health and well-being of labour force populations and hence differ from other Cochrane occupational health reviews that concern workers with identified illness (Karjalainen 2003;Khan 2009;Van Oostrum 2009;Verhagen 2006). While health inequalities can arise in the workplace (Marmot 1984; and it has been suggested that workforce interventions can address inequity (Black 2008;Whitehead 2007), it is also known that staff employed at lower pay grades are less likely to engage in health promoting programmes (WHO 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

Workplace-based organisational interventions to prevent and control obesity by improving dietary intake and/or increasing physical activity

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Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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“…Linton and van Tulder, 2001;Horgen et al, 2005). There is some evidence confirming the effectiveness of these interventions (Westgaard and Winkel, 1997;Verhagen et al, 2006) and well-designed work stations are considered a condition for healthy working. However, the prevalence of complaints among workers remains high (Westgaard and Winkel, 1997), so there is a need for developing new interventions.…”

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Prognostic factors for the effects of two interventions for work-related neck–shoulder complaints: Myofeedback training and ergonomic counselling

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Ergonomic and physiotherapeutic interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults

Cited by 43 publications

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Occupational Therapy Interventions for Work-Related Injuries and Conditions of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: A Systematic Review

Occupational Therapy Interventions for Work-Related Injuries and Conditions of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: A Systematic Review

Workplace-based organisational interventions to prevent and control obesity by improving dietary intake and/or increasing physical activity

Prognostic factors for the effects of two interventions for work-related neck–shoulder complaints: Myofeedback training and ergonomic counselling

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