Evidence-based ergonomics education: Promoting risk factor awareness among office computer workers

Mani, Karthik; Provident, Ingrid; Eckel, Emily

doi:10.3233/wor-162457

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“…Our current approach combines the knowledge of ergonomics and the clinical expertise of physiotherapists focusing on how to integrate this knowledge into real-life applications during the actual daily work process. The results in this study showed positive effect on the occupational exposure outcomes, which aligns with a previous study on workplace ergonomics education combined with workplace-based exercise training to office workers [13,41,42]. The improvement in both subjective job related physical demand and workstyle may be an indicator of the positive knowledge and successful behavioral changes among the workers [42].…”

Section: Integrating Ergonomics and Motor Control Interventionssupporting

confidence: 89%

Effects of Ergomotor Intervention on Improving Occupational Health in Workers with Work-Related Neck-Shoulder Pain

Szeto

Lau

et al. 2019

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(1) Background: Work-related neck and shoulder pain (WRNSP) are common problems, and past occupational research has focused on ergonomic interventions such as adjusting workstations while physiotherapists have traditionally focused on teaching exercises to improve posture and movement control in the clinical setting. The current study aimed to integrate these two approaches and evaluate the immediate and long-term effects of such interventions on occupational exposure outcomes. (2) Methods: A total of 101 patients diagnosed with WRNSP were randomized into 2 groups: Control (CO) group (n = 50) and ergomotor (EM) group (n = 51). Participants in the control group had 12 weeks of usual care (conventional physiotherapy) while participants in the EM group received an integrated program with tailor-made motor control training and ergonomic advice for 12 weeks. (3) Results: Both groups achieved significant improvement in pain and functional outcomes at post-intervention. The EM group also reported significantly improved scores in terms of perceived exertion in the job-related physical demands (JRPD) and the short form workstyle questionnaires compared to the control group. (4) Conclusions: The results suggest that ergomotor intervention may be more effective in producing favorable occupational health outcomes compared to conventional physiotherapy.

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Section: Integrating Ergonomics and Motor Control Interventionssupporting

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Effects of Ergomotor Intervention on Improving Occupational Health in Workers with Work-Related Neck-Shoulder Pain

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“…Some of the WMSD prevention strategies in practice include workstation modification, task modification, and provision of necessary ergonomic accessories. However, "for these prevention measures to work, proper knowledge/awareness about how (a) the work-related factors contribute to WMSDs, (b) to carry out the work tasks safely, and (c) to effectively use the equipment, are essential" [13]. Robertson et al [29] stated that the availability of adjustable office furniture alone cannot reduce or prevent musculoskeletal injuries.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Hence, to prevent WMSDs among OCWs and ensure their well-being, it is critical to educate them on "ergonomics" and "risk factors associated with WMSDs." An evidence-based strategy to impart this education is Ergonomics Education [13,30].…”

Section: Prevention Of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disordersmentioning

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Ergonomics Education for Office Computer Workers: An Evidence-Based Strategy

Mani¹

2018

Anatomy, Posture, Prevalence, Pain, Treatment and Interventions of Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have become a growing concern in today's society due to their impact on insurance costs, productivity, and employee wellness. Computer workers are at risk of developing WMSDs due to the nature of their work and their work environment. To reduce the prevalence of WMSDs among computer workers, it is critical to promote awareness of various risk factors associated with WMSDs and educate them on healthy work behaviors. This chapter advocates ergonomics education as an evidence-based educational intervention to prevent WMSDs among office computer workers.

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“…Estos, a su vez, podían comprender ejercicios posturales y de estabilización articular cervical y/o lumbar. El programa de ejercicios contenía actividades tanto de pie como sentado (5,25,26) .…”

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Efecto de un programa de pausa activa más folletos informativos en la disminución de molestias musculoesqueléticas en trabajadores administrativos

Cáceres-Muñoz¹,

Magallanes-Meneses²,

Torres-Coronel³

et al. 2017

Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica

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RESUMENObjetivos. Comprobar el efecto de un programa de pausa activa más folletos informativos, en la disminución de molestias musculoesqueléticas en trabajadores administrativos de una institución pública de Lima, Perú. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio cuasiexperimental con grupo control, no aleatorizado, en dos sedes en una institución pública. El grupo intervención (n=135) recibió folletos informativos una vez por semana, adicionalmente realizó el programa de pausas activas supervisadas, las cuales consistían en ejercicios de respiración, estiramiento y calentamiento. El grupo control (n=127) solo recibió folletos informativos una vez por semana. Se midió la frecuencia e intensidad de molestias musculoesqueléticas en los últimos siete días. Resultados. La edad promedio fue 38 años. Los segmentos más afectados fueron el cuello y dorso lumbar. El grupo intervención redujo 20% la frecuencia de molestias musculoesqueléticas en cuello en los últimos siete días (p<0,001) y 17% en la zona dorso lumbar (p<0,001), el grupo control solo redujo la frecuencia en la zona dorso lumbar (p=0,029). Respecto a intensidad del dolor, el grupo de intervención tuvo mayor disminución en todos los segmentos evaluados (p<0,05). Conclusiones. Las pausas activas supervisadas más folletos informativos lograron disminuir las molestias musculoesqueléticas en trabajadores administrativos. Por ello, puede ser implementado en otras instituciones públicas o privadas. Palabras clave: Dolor musculoesquelético; Programa de salud laboral; Lumbalgia; Dolor de cuello (fuente: DeCS BIREME). EFFECT OF REST PAUSES COMBINED WITH INFORMATION LEAFLETS ON THE DECREASE IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS ABSTRACT Objectives.To assess the effect of work pauses combined with information leaflets on the reduction of musculoskeletal pain in administrative workers of a public institution in Lima, Peru. Materials and methods. This quasi-experimental study was conducted in two offices of a public institution and included an intervention group and a non-randomized control group. The intervention group (n = 135) was provided with information leaflets once a week, in addition to a program of rest pauses consisting of breathing exercises, stretching, and encouragement. The control group (n = 127) received information leaflets once a week. To assess outcomes, the rate and intensity of musculoskeletal pain over the previous 7 days were measured. Results. The mean age of participants was 38 years. The most affected body regions were the neck and lumbar spine. In the intervention group, the rate of musculoskeletal pain was reduced by 20% in the neck (p<0.001) and 17% in the lumbar spine (p<0.001) over the previous 7 days. In the control group, the rate of musculoskeletal pain was decreased only in the lumbar spine (p=0.029). The intervention group reported less pain in all evaluated body regions (p<0.05). Conclusions. Rest pauses combined with information leaflets resulted in decreased musculoskeletal pain in administrative workers, indicating th...

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Evidence-based ergonomics education: Promoting risk factor awareness among office computer workers

Abstract: The findings have implications for injury prevention in office settings and suggest that ergonomics education may yield positive knowledge and behavioral changes among computer workers.

Cited by 30 publications

References 26 publications

Effects of Ergomotor Intervention on Improving Occupational Health in Workers with Work-Related Neck-Shoulder Pain

Effects of Ergomotor Intervention on Improving Occupational Health in Workers with Work-Related Neck-Shoulder Pain

Ergonomics Education for Office Computer Workers: An Evidence-Based Strategy

Efecto de un programa de pausa activa más folletos informativos en la disminución de molestias musculoesqueléticas en trabajadores administrativos

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