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Trends in work-related musculoskeletal disorders from the 2002-2014 General Social Survey, Quality of Work Life Supplement
Dick RB , Lowe BD , Lu ML , Krieg EF . J Occup Environ Med 2020 62 (8) 595-610 OBJECTIVE: To update trends in prevalence of back and upper limb musculoskeletal symptoms and risk factors from the 2014 Quality of Work Life (QWL) Survey. METHODS: Quadrennial QWL Surveys, 2002-2014 (with N = 1455, 1537, 1019, and 1124 in 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014 surveys respectively) were analyzed for reports of back pain and pain in arms. RESULTS: In the fourth analysis of this survey, twelve-year trends continue to show a decline in back pain and pain in arms. Key physical (heavy lifting, hand movements, very hard physical effort) and psychosocial/work organizational factors (low supervisor support, work is always stressful, not enough time to get work done) remain associated with back and arm pain, with the physical risk factors showing the strongest associations. CONCLUSION: Physical exposure risk factors continue to be strongly associated with low back and arm pain and should be the focus of intervention strategies. |
Further trends in work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a comparison of risk factors for symptoms using quality of work life data from the 2002, 2006, and 2010 General Social Survey
Dick RB , Lowe BD , Lu ML , Krieg EF . J Occup Environ Med 2015 57 (8) 910-28 OBJECTIVE: To report trends for the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS: Three Quality of Work Life surveys examine the risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders. RESULTS: Findings similar for several risk factors, but differences across the reporting years may reflect economic conditions. Respondent numbers in 2010 were reduced, some risk factors had pattern changes, and there were sex and age differences. Trend analysis showed most significant changes were for the "work fast" risk factor. New 2010 "physical effort" item showed sex differences, and items reflective of total worker health showed strong associations with "back pain" and "pain in arms." CONCLUSIONS: Intervention strategies should focus on physical exposures and psychosocial risk factors (work stress, safety climate, job satisfaction, supervisor support, work fast, work freedom, work time) that have been consistently related to reports of musculoskeletal disorders. Economic conditions will influence some psychosocial risk factors. |
Workplace exercise for control of occupational neck/shoulder disorders: a review of prospective studies
Lowe BD , Dick RB . Environ Health Insights 2014 8 75-95 A review was conducted of prospective studies (1997-2014) examining the efficacy of exercise as a workplace intervention to control neck/shoulder pain, symptoms, and disability. The review identified 38 relevant studies - 20 were classified with positive effects, 13 with null effects, and 5 as inconclusive. Of the positive studies, 12 were consistent with Level I evidence, 3 with Level II evidence, and 5 with Level IV evidence. Specific resistance training (SRT) exercise appeared to be associated with more positive studies (eight Level I studies) than other exercise modalities such as general resistance training, general physical exercise, stretching, and movement awareness exercises. Studies of longer trial duration tended toward more null findings and lower program compliance. Evidence for a primary preventive effect of workplace exercise is minimal. The findings of this review suggest that workplace exercise can be effective as tertiary prevention and therapeutic relief of neck/shoulder symptoms, at least over the shorter term. |
Evidence of health risks associated with prolonged standing at work and intervention effectiveness
Waters TR , Dick RB . Rehabil Nurs 2014 40 (3) 148-65 PURPOSE: Prolonged standing at work has been shown to be associated with a number of potentially serious health outcomes, such as lower back and leg pain, cardiovascular problems, fatigue, discomfort, and pregnancy-related health outcomes. Recent studies have been conducted examining the relationship between these health outcomes and the amount of time spent standing while on the job. The purpose of this article was to provide a review of the health risks and interventions for workers and employers that are involved in occupations requiring prolonged standing. A brief review of recommendations by governmental and professional organizations for hours of prolonged standing is also included. FINDINGS: Based on our review of the literature, there seems to be ample evidence showing that prolonged standing at work leads to adverse health outcomes. Review of the literature also supports the conclusion that certain interventions are effective in reducing the hazards associated with prolonged standing. Suggested interventions include the use of floor mats, sit-stand workstations/chairs, shoes, shoe inserts and hosiery or stockings. Studies could be improved by using more precise definitions of prolonged standing (e.g., duration, movement restrictions, and type of work), better measurement of the health outcomes, and more rigorous study protocols. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Use of interventions and following suggested guidelines on hours of standing from governmental and professional organizations should reduce the health risks from prolonged standing. |
Trends in work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a comparison of risk factors for symptoms using Quality of Work Life data from the 2002 and 2006 general social survey
Waters TR , Dick RB , Krieg EF . J Occup Environ Med 2011 53 (9) 1013-24 OBJECTIVE: To assess trends in risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). METHODS: Results from two similar national surveys (2002 and 2006) examined trends in relationships between individual, psychosocial, and physical factors and MSDs. RESULTS: Findings between years were similar, but important differences included a stronger effect of "Work Stress" on "Pain in Arms," and a stronger combined effect of "Hand Movement" and "Work Stress" on "Pain in Arms." Also, two interactions were statistically significant in the 2006 data, but not in the 2002 data, revealing potentially increased risks. These were "Hand Movement" and "Work Stress" on "Back Pain," and "Heavy Lifting" and "Work Stress" on "Pain in Arms." CONCLUSION: New strategies for preventing both low back and upper extremity MSDs should focus on work stress, heavy lifting, and hand movement, individually and in combination. |
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