The stage of change approach for implementing ergonomics advice – Translating research into practice

Rothmore, Paul; Aylward, Paul; Oakman, Jodi; Tappin, David; Gray, Jodi; Karnon, Jonathan

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2016.08.033

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“…Research that focused on the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders suggests that financial constraints, reduced resources and a general lack of organisational awareness about MSDs act as barriers to the implementation of ergonomic advice [ 52 – 54 ]. Our review supported these findings [ 52 , 54 – 56 ] and suggested that it would be useful if relevant resources could be consistently made available to facilitate employees’ access to professional healthcare services. No other strategies or specific interventions, with the aim of assisting employees to effectively manage their conditions, were identified.…”

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How do Employees with Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders Experience the Management of Their Condition in the Workplace? A Metasynthesis

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This metasynthesis contributes to an understanding of the experiences, perceptions, and attitudes of employees on managing chronic musculoskeletal disorders (CMSDs) at work. Many studies in this field are concerned with prevention or return-to-work (RTW) programmes. However, the purpose of this review was to synthesise evidence that only focuses on the employees’ management of their CMSDs at work. The SPIDER framework was used to structure the question “How do employees with CMSDs experience the management of their condition in the workplace”? The literature search focused on articles published between 2011 and 2021, and the search was conducted using the following databases: MEDLINE, SCOPUS, CINAHL, AMED, PsycINFO. The review identified nine articles that explored employees’ experiences of managing CMSDs at work. Thematic synthesis was used to create analytic themes which provided a more in-depth discussion of these experiences. The identified themes were: ‘employees actively seek ways to manage their conditions’, ‘influence of work environment on employees with CMSDs’ and ‘optimising the relationship between employees and managers. This metasynthesis suggests that the ability to negotiate workplace support and manage CMSDs at work is influenced by the cultural and social environment of the organisation. Effective communication, care and trust between the employee is needed. The review also illustrated the need for healthcare professionals to provide support to employees at work.

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