Explicit and implicit theories of change when designing and implementing preventive ergonomics interventions – a systematic literature review

Wijk, Katarina; Mathiassen, Svend Erik

doi:10.5271/sjweh.3159

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“…As such, multi-factorial interventions (not only focusing on the physical risk factor) may be proven to be effective in future research. Moreover, a profound understanding of how to effectively change people's behavior within the context of work (in addition to understanding how to change and/or capitalize on organizational attitudes and procedures) is required when designing a workplace intervention (63,64).…”

Section: Sport Injury Preventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Beek¹,

Dennerlein²,

Huysmans³

et al. 2017

Scand J Work Environ Health

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We are the first to describe a research framework for prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in which different research disciplines are linked. This framework can help to improve theories and strengthen the development and implementation of prevention strategies for work-related MSD. Original article Scand J Work Environ Health. 2017;43(6):526-539. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3671 A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders Objectives Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are highly prevalent and put a large burden on (working) society. Primary prevention of work-related MSD focuses often on physical risk factors (such as manual lifting and awkward postures) but has not been too successful in reducing the MSD burden. This may partly be caused by insufficient knowledge of etiological mechanisms and/or a lack of adequately feasible interventions (theory failure and program failure, respectively), possibly due to limited integration of research disciplines. A research framework could link research disciplines thereby strengthening the development and implementation of preventive interventions. Our objective was to define and describe such a framework for multi-disciplinary research on work-related MSD prevention. Affiliation MethodsWe described a framework for MSD prevention research, partly based on frameworks from other research fields (ie, sports injury prevention and public health). ResultsThe framework is composed of a repeated sequence of six steps comprising the assessment of (i) incidence and severity of MSD, (ii) risk factors for MSD, and (iii) underlying mechanisms; and the (iv) development, (v) evaluation, and (vi) implementation of preventive intervention(s). ConclusionsIn the present framework for optimal work-related MSD prevention, research disciplines are linked. This framework can thereby help to improve theories and strengthen the development and implementation of prevention strategies for work-related MSD.

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Section: Sport Injury Preventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders

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Dennerlein²,

Huysmans³

et al. 2017

Scand J Work Environ Health

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“…PE intervention models appeared to be well suited for the construction work environment, where small groups of floor layers work closely together to complete building projects [Hess et al, 2004; Wijk and Mathiassen, 2011]. These small group interactions provided the opportunity for workers to develop solutions to the new problems created by the rapidly changing work environment.…”

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“…The tailored PE training intervention emphasized that workers should (1) identify targets for change and (2) be engaged in the social process of identifying solutions and procedures for implementation [Gherardi and Nicolini, 2002]. PE intervention models appeared to be well suited for the construction work environment, where small groups of floor layers work closely together to complete building projects [Hess et al, 2004;Wijk and Mathiassen, 2011]. These small group interactions provided the opportunity for workers to develop solutions to the new problems created by the rapidly changing work environment.…”

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Development of a program logic model and evaluation plan for a participatory ergonomics intervention in construction

Jaegers

Weaver

Buchholz

et al. 2013

American J Industrial Med

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Background Intervention studies in participatory ergonomics (PE) are often difficult to interpret due to limited descriptions of program planning and evaluation. Methods In an ongoing PE program with floor layers, we developed a logic model to describe our program plan, and process and summative evaluations designed to describe the efficacy of the program. Results The logic model was a useful tool for describing the program elements and subsequent modifications. The process evaluation measured how well the program was delivered as intended, and revealed the need for program modifications. The summative evaluation provided early measures of the efficacy of the program as delivered. Conclusions Inadequate information on program delivery may lead to erroneous conclusions about intervention efficacy due to Type III error. A logic model guided the delivery and evaluation of our intervention and provides useful information to aid interpretation of results.

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“…E-mail: jorgen.winkel@gu.se View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/hfm DOI: 10.1002/hfm.20622 (2011) provided an empirical basis to state that rationalizations may, in their own right, cause MSD and mental health problems, thus weakening or eliminating the benefit of "classical" ergonomics interventions. Most ergonomics interventions are realized at the level of individual operators in an attempt to change physical and/or psychosocial working conditions for the individual (Westgaard and Winkel, 2011;Wijk & Mathiassen, 2011). In contrast, rationalization prioritizes creation of value at a system level by minimizing non-value-adding activities (non-VAA, or waste; for references, see Westgaard & Winkel, 2011) and does not as such consider the possible impact on the risk for individual workers of contracting MSD.…”

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ErgoVSM: A Tool for Integrating Value Stream Mapping and Ergonomics in Manufacturing

Jarebrant

Winkel

Hanse

et al. 2015

Hum Ftrs & Erg Mfg Svc

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Value stream mapping (VSM) is a lean tool aiming at waste reduction. Previous research suggests that the use of VSM may result in work intensification and thus an increased risk for the workers of developing work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). In the current study, VSM was developed to also consider physical exposure in the analyzed production system (ErgoVSM). As the VSM, ErgoVSM is based on a participatory approach. ErgoVSM was tested in a Swedish manufacturing company. The results suggest that ErgoVSM catalyzes change processes to include intervention proposals emphasizing ergonomics in addition to waste reduction. Thus, ErgoVSM appeared useful for the investigated target group of production engineers and experienced operators. The performance improvements suggested when using the ordinary VSM seemed not to be hampered by adding the ergonomics complement. However, the use of ErgoVSM was somewhat more time consuming than the use of VSM. In conclusion, ErgoVSM is suggested as a feasible tool to be used by production engineers and experienced operators for including ergonomics considerations in the rationalization process.

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Explicit and implicit theories of change when designing and implementing preventive ergonomics interventions – a systematic literature review

Cited by 24 publications

References 80 publications

A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders

A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Development of a program logic model and evaluation plan for a participatory ergonomics intervention in construction

ErgoVSM: A Tool for Integrating Value Stream Mapping and Ergonomics in Manufacturing

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