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BACKGROUND Job rotation might be an effective preventive measure to reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints , although its effect has not been yet established . The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of job rotation in refuse collecting on need for recovery , prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints , and sick leave due to musculoskeletal complaints .  METHODS A 1-year prospect i ve study among refuse collectors was performed , using st and ardized question naires . Job rotation was performed between collecting two-wheeled containers and driving a refuse truck . The experimental groups of rotating refuse collectors at t(0 ) and t(1 ) ( group R-R ) and non-rotating refuse collectors at t(0 ) and rotating refuse collectors at t(1 ) ( group NR-R ) were compared with a reference group of non-rotating refuse collectors at t(0 ) and t(1 ) ( group NR-NR ) . RESULTS The adjusted need for recovery of group R-R was marginally significantly lower than need for recovery of the reference group . Groups R-R and NR-R had a more than two times higher risk for complaints of the low back than the reference group . No other significant results were found . CONCLUSIONS Job rotation seemed to coincide with a reduced need for recovery and was associated with an increased risk of low back complaints . No effects were found on sick leave due to musculoskeletal complaints . The results might be influenced by the healthy worker selection effect in the reference group and its inverse in the rotating groups OBJECTIVES A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the association of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and work-related factors among employees using video display terminals at a large metropolitan newspaper . METHODS The study included 1050 r and omly selected workers from four departments . The workers were asked to complete question naires on symptoms , job tasks , and psychosocial and work organization conditions . Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremities were defined by frequency , duration , and intensity of symptoms not attributable to acute injury . Data were analyzed with the use of logistic regression . RESULTS A total of 973 workers completed the survey . The one-year period prevalence rate for any musculoskeletal disorder of the upper extremities was 41 % . Neck symptoms ( 26 % ) were the most frequently reported , followed by h and or wrist ( 22 % ) , shoulder ( 17 % ) , and elbow ( 10 % ) symptoms . Greater time working at the video display station was associated with increased h and or wrist symptoms in a dose-response relationship . In addition , variables corresponding to increased work-load dem and s ( eg , increased time working under deadline and increased job pressure ) were associated with increased neck , shoulder , and h and or wrist disorders . Women were more likely to report symptoms in several areas , but this finding may reflect the concentration of women in jobs involving more risk factors . CONCLUSIONS The results suggest a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremities among newspaper employees , and they provide additional evidence that increased work load , time pressure , and greater hours of computer use are related to the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among these workers , particularly for disorders in the h and or wrist area Background Musculoskeletal disorders ( MSDs ) are the leading cause of work disability and sickness absence worldwide . The prevalence of MSDs increases with age , consequently challenging sustainable employability among the growing ageing workforce . Knowledge of feasible and efficient workplace-based interventions to rehabilitate MSD or prevent its consequences is therefore warranted . This systematic review will evaluate the effectiveness of workplace-based interventions on MSDs and its consequences among adult workers with physical and sedentary work tasks , respectively . Methods We will search the following bibliographic data bases : PubMed ( including the data base ‘ MEDLINE ’ ) and Web of Science Core Collection ( including the data bases ‘ Science Citation Index Exp and ed ’ , ‘ Social Sciences Citation Index ’ and ‘ Arts & Humanities Citation Index ’ ) . Manual search es will also be performed . We will include r and omised controlled trials ( RCTs ) and non- RCTs reported in English in which ( 1 ) participants are adult workers with MSD , ( 2 ) interventions are aim ing at rehabilitating pain symptoms of MSD or preventing the consequences of MSD and ( 3 ) interventions are initiated and /or carried out at the workplace . The review will adhere to the ‘ Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review s and Meta-Analyses ’ ( PRISMA ) guidelines for reporting systematic review s and the Institute for Work and Health ( IWH ) guidelines for workplace-based interventions . For the primary evaluation of the review , the quality assessment and evidence synthesis will conform to the IWH guidelines . Secondary evaluation will include a meta- analysis ( unless the included studies do not allow this due to heterogeneity ) and employ the risk of bias domains recommended by Cochrane along with the Grading of Recommendations , Assessment , Development and Evaluations ( GRADE ) approach on the studies with pain intensity as an outcome . Discussion This systematic review will provide knowledge on effective workplace-based interventions among physical and sedentary workers with MSD . RCTs are considered the most powerful experimental design in clinical trials , but solely including these may be too restrictive to underst and effective workplace-based interventions where r and omised and carefully controlled trials ( RCTs ) are not always possible . In order to maximize practical relevance , the selection process will , therefore , include both RCTs and non- RCTs and the quality assessment and evidence synthesis will conform to IWH guidelines focusing on developing practical guidelines for stakeholders . The result of this work will form the basis for industry-specific evidence -based recommendations on effective workplace-based interventions for rehabilitation of MSDs and its consequences that will later be operationalised into concrete and user-friendly practical tools for workplaces . Systematic review registration International Prospect i ve Register of Systematic Review s ( PROSPERO ) number CRD42018116752 Background Only a few workplace initiatives among cleaners have been reported , even though they constitute a job group in great need of health promotion . The purpose of this trial was to evaluate the effect of either physical coordination training or cognitive behavioural training on musculoskeletal pain , work ability and sickness absence among cleaners . Methods A cluster-r and omised controlled trial was conducted among 294 female cleaners allocated to either physical coordination training ( PCT ) , cognitive behavioural training ( CBTr ) or a reference group ( REF ) .  Question naires about musculoskeletal pain and work ability were completed at baseline and after one year 's intervention . Sickness absence data were obtained from the managers ' records . Analyses were performed according to the intention-to-treat-principle ( ITT ) . Results No overall reduction in musculoskeletal pain , work ability or sickness absence from either PCT or CBTr compared with REF was found in conservative ITT analyses . However , explorative analyses revealed a treatment effect for musculoskeletal pain of the PCT . People with chronic neck/shoulder pain at baseline were more frequently non-chronic at follow-up after PCT compared with REF ( p = 0.05 ) . Conclusions The PCT intervention appeared effective for reducing chronic neck/shoulder pain among the female cleaners . It is recommended that future interventions among similar high-risk job groups focus on the implementation aspects of the interventions to maximise outcomes more distal from the intervention such as work ability and sickness absence . Trial registration IS RCT N : IS RCT This study explored whether  musculoskeletal complaints can be reduced by the provision of ergonomics education . A cluster r and omized controlled trial study was conducted in which 3 units were r and omized to intervention and received training and 3 units were given a leaflet . The effect of intervention on knowledge , workstation practice s , musculoskeletal complaints , sickness absence , and psychological well-being were assessed at 6 and 12 months . Although there was no increment of knowledge among workers , significant improvements in workstation practice s in the use of monitor , keyboard , and chair were observed . There were significant reductions in neck and upper and lower back complaints among workers but these did not translate into fewer days lost from work . Workers ’ stress was found to be significantly reduced across the studies . In conclusion , office ergonomics training can be beneficial in reducing musculoskeletal risks and stress among workers OBJECTIVE Office-work poses a high-risk for musculoskeletal disorders ( MSDs ) , with consequences for workers , employers and society . The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in a sample of Iranian office workers , to investigate the association between pain severity and job satisfaction and to investigate the association between MSDs and job satisfaction . MATERIAL S AND METHODS Iranian office workers from a university setting ( n=91 ) were r and omly selected and included in this cross-sectional study . The  Nordic musculoskeletal question naire plus visual analogue scale of pain  , and the Brayfield-Rothe Job Satisfaction Index  were used to study the prevalence of MSDs , pain intensity and job satisfaction , respectively . Descriptive analysis , Pearson 's correlation , and multiple regression analysis were performed for statistical assessment . RESULTS Eighty-nine percent of participants reported musculoskeletal symptoms during the past 12 months , most commonly in the neck ( 69.2 % ) , low back ( 58.2 % ) , knees ( 41.8 % ) , shoulders ( 35.2 % ) , and upper back ( 34.1 % ) . There was a significant negative correlation between pain intensity and job satisfaction . Pain intensity , low-back pain in the last week , wrist pain in the past 12 months and shoulder pain were significantly associated with job satisfaction ( p<0.05 ) . CONCLUSION This study provides evidence that musculoskeletal symptoms are common in Iranian office workers , associated with low job satisfaction . These findings indicate the need for more attention to MSDs among office workers and design ing effective preventive interventions OBJECTIVES The incidence of upper-limb , neck-shoulder , and low-back disorders and their induction times were investigated among new workers in tasks with various physical workloads . METHODS New trailer assemblers ( N=364 ) were followed prospect ively for 45 months -- the workers ' health status via medical records and exposure to physical workload factors via job titles , walk-throughs , task descriptions , and some direct measurements . The incidence rate of first sick leave due to such disorders was calculated for different workload groups . The proportion of workers surviving without musculoskeletal disorders was estimated by the Kaplan-Maier product-limit estimator , and the effect of the exposure on the risk of incident disorders was estimated with the Cox proportional hazards model . RESULTS The highest annual incidences were observed for strenuous tasks , the incidence rate for men being 16.8 per 100 person-years [ 95 % confidence interval ( 95 % CI ) 8.0 - 30.9 ] for upper-limb disorders in strenuous tasks and 6.1 ( 95 % CI 2.0 - 14.1 ) in nonstrenuous tasks and that for women being 32.0 ( 95 % CI 11.7 - 69.7 ) and 9.9 ( 95 % CI 0.2 - 54.9 ) , respectively . The men 's risk of contracting an upper-limb or neck-shoulder disorder in strenuous tasks was about threefold [ hazard ratio ( HR ) 3.2 ( 95 % CI 1.1 - 9.4 ) for upper-limb disorders and 2.7 ( 95 % CI 0.9 - 8.1 ) for neck-shoulder disorders ] that of nonstrenuous tasks , whereas workload seemed not to affect low-back disorders . The workers first sought medical advice for their disorders typically some months after employment began . CONCLUSIONS Newly employed workers in h and -intensive tasks have a high risk of upper-limb and neck-shoulder disorders . An etiologic role for activities involving high force dem and s in upper-limb and neck-shoulder disorders is possible OBJECTIVES The relationship between a combination of dem and ing work-schedule characteristics and reported  musculoskeletal disorders of the neck , shoulders , and back was examined . METHODS A probability sample of 1163 nurses , r and omly selected from the list of actively licensed nurses in two states of the United States , served as the sample for this cross-sectional study . Data were collected via an anonymous survey mailed to the participants ' homes from October 1999 through February 2000 . RESULTS Four of the nine work-schedule characteristics ( working full-time , > 8 hours/day , 2 - 4 weekends/month , and other than day shift ) were significantly related to musculoskeletal disorders in one or more body sites . When a work-schedule index was created by summing the nine characteristics , a dem and ing schedule was significantly associated with musculoskeletal disorders in the neck [ odds ratio ( OR ) 1.10 , 95 % confidence interval ( 95 % CI ) 1.00 - 1.21 ] , shoulder ( OR 1.12 , 95 % CI 1.01 - 1.23 ) , and back ( OR 1.16 , 95 % CI 1.06 - 1.27 ) . Adjustment for psychological and physical job dem and s reduced the odds ratios slightly and therefore suggested that some of the association between musculoskeletal disorders and schedule was due to increased exposure to these job dem and s. Working " long hours " ( > 12 hours/day , > 40 hours/week ) and " off hours " ( weekends and " other than day shifts " ) were associated with a 50 - 170 % increase in the age-adjusted odds ratio for musculoskeletal disorders in the three body sites . CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study suggest that preventing musculoskeletal disorders requires system-level approaches to scheduling that reduce the time of exposure to dem and ing work conditions and promote healthful work-rest patterns Objectives : To examine the efficacy of a participatory ergonomics intervention in preventing musculoskeletal disorders among kitchen workers .  Participatory ergonomics is commonly recommended to reduce musculoskeletal disorders , but evidence for its effectiveness is sparse . Methods : A cluster r and omised controlled trial among the 504 workers of 119 kitchens in Finl and was conducted during 2002–2005 . Kitchens were r and omised to an intervention ( n = 59 ) and control ( n = 60 ) group . The duration of the intervention that guided the workers to identify strenuous work tasks and to seek solutions for decreasing physical and mental workload , was 11 to 14 months . In total , 402 ergonomic changes were implemented . The main outcome measures were the occurrence of and trouble caused by musculoskeletal pain in seven anatomical sites , local fatigue after work , and sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders . Individual level data were collected by a question naire at baseline and every 3 months during the intervention and 1-year follow-up period . All response rates exceeded 92 % . Results : No systematic differences in any outcome variable were found between the intervention and control groups during the intervention or during the 1-year follow-up . Conclusions : The intervention did not reduce perceived physical work load and no evidence was found for the efficacy of the intervention in preventing musculoskeletal disorders among kitchen workers . It may be that a more comprehensive re design of work organisation and processes is needed , taking more account of workers ’ physical and mental re sources Objective : The aim of this study was to evaluate a tailored physical activity protocol performed in a work environment with a group of female workers employed in manual precision tasks to reduce upper limb pain . Methods : Sixty female subjects were r and omly assigned to an intervention group or a control group . The IG was administered of a 6-month , twice-a-week , tailored exercise program , whereas the CG received no intervention . Results : The IG showed a reduction on shoulder pain accompanied by increases on the range of motion measures . In addition , reductions in upper limb pain and neck disability were detected with concomitant increases in grip strength . Conclusions : This study indicated positive effects of a tailored workplace exercise protocol in female workers exposed to moderate risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders , showing clinical ly meaningful reductions of pain symptoms and disability on upper limb and neck regions The aim of the present controlled study was to evaluate the effect of a general fitness program , performed by an occupational health service , using pre-post assessment for a number of different outcome measures . A total of 160 employees working in the central home care service district of Umeå , Sweden were asked to participate in a program of a 1-year long exercise program . Of the 160 selected , 54 subjects declined to participate and nine subjects were rejected after a medical check up . The remaining 97 subjects participated in a schedule consisting of pre-post medical and physiotherapy examinations , question naires concerning sociodemography , musculoskeletal and general health complaints and work environment , physiological tests of cardiovascular fitness , and of strength and endurance of shoulder flexors and knee extensors , and registration of sick leave . The subjects were r and omly assigned to an exercise ( treatment ) or control group . The exercise group trained twice a week for 1 year using a mixed program including exercises for coordination , strength/endurance , and fitness . The test schedule was repeated for both groups after 1 year . The exercise intervention was associated with positive changes in prevalence and intensity of musculoskeletal and psychosomatic complaints , better physiotherapy status ( less muscle tightness , better neck mobility , and less tender points ) , increased shoulder strength and increased coordination in thigh muscles . However , the exercise group reported worse situations post-exercise concerning aspects of their physical and psychosocial work-environment ( i.e. , concerning ergonomy , influence , appreciation and communication with work manager ) , which might have been due to stress associated with the exercise situation Background A mismatch between individual physical capacities and physical work dem and s enhance the risk for musculoskeletal disorders , poor work ability and sickness absence , termed physical deterioration . However , effective intervention strategies for preventing physical deterioration in job groups with high physical dem and s remains to be established . This paper describes the background , design and conceptual model of the FINALE programme , a framework for health promoting interventions at 4 Danish job groups ( i.e. cleaners , health-care workers , construction workers and industrial workers ) characterized by high physical work dem and s , musculoskeletal disorders , poor work ability and sickness absence . Methods / Design A novel approach of the FINALE programme is that the interventions , i.e. 3 r and omized controlled trials ( RCT ) and 1 exploratory case-control study are tailored to the physical work dem and s , physical capacities and health profile of workers in each job-group . The RCT among cleaners , characterized by repetitive work tasks and musculoskeletal disorders , aims at making the cleaners less susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders by physical coordination training or cognitive behavioral theory based training ( CBTr ) . Because health-care workers are reported to have high prevalence of overweight and heavy lifts , the aim of the RCT is long-term weight-loss by combined physical exercise training , CBTr and diet . Construction work , characterized by heavy lifting , pushing and pulling , the RCT aims at improving physical capacity and promoting musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health . At the industrial work-place characterized by repetitive work tasks , the intervention aims at reducing physical exertion and musculoskeletal disorders by combined physical exercise training , CBTr and participatory ergonomics . The overall aim of the FINALE programme is to improve the safety margin between individual re sources ( i.e. physical capacities , and cognitive and behavioral skills ) and physical work dem and s , and thereby reduce the physical deterioration in a long term perspective by interventions tailored for each respective job-group . Discussion The FINALE programme has the potential to provide evidence -based knowledge of significant importance for public health policy and health promotion strategies for employees at high risk for physical deterioration . Trial registration sIS RCT N96241850 , NCT01015716 and Background Musculoskeletal complaints have a significant impact on work in terms of reduced productivity , sickness absence and long term incapacity for work . This study sought to explore GPs ’ and physiotherapists ’ perceptions of  sickness certification in patients with musculoskeletal problems . Methods Eleven ( 11 ) GPs were sample d from an existing general practice survey , and six ( 6 ) physiotherapists were selected r and omly using ‘ snowball ’ sampling techniques , through established contacts in local physiotherapy departments .  Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with respondents lasting up to 30 minutes . The interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim , following which they were coded using N-Vivo qualitative software and analysed thematically using the constant comparative methodology , where themes were identified and contrasted between and within both groups of respondents . Results Three themes were identified from the analysis : 1 ) Approaches to evaluating patients ’ work problems 2 ) Perceived ability to manage ‘ work and pain ’ , and 3 ) Policies and penalties in the work-place . First , physiotherapists routinely asked patients about their job and work difficulties using a structured ( protocol -driven ) approach , whilst GPs rarely used such structured measures and were less likely to enquire about patients ’ work situation . Second , return to work assessment s revealed a tension between GPs ’ gatekeeper and patient advocacy roles , often resolved in favour of patients ’ concerns and needs . Some physiotherapists perceived that GPs ’ decisions could be influenced by patients ’ dem and for a sick certificate and their close relationship with patients made them vulnerable to manipulation . Third , the workplace was considered to be a specific source of strain for patients acting as a barrier to work resumption , and over which GPs and physiotherapists could exercise only limited control . Conclusion We conclude that healthcare professionals need to take account of patients ’ work difficulties , their own perceived ability to offer effective guidance , and consider the ‘ receptivity ’ of employment context s to patients ’ work problems , in order to ensure a smooth transition back to work Purpose The objective of the present study is to investigate the effects of a worksite health promotion intervention on musculoskeletal symptoms , physical functioning , work ability , work-related vitality , work performance , and sickness absence . Methods In a r and omized controlled design , 314 construction workers were r and omized into an intervention group ( n = 162 ) receiving personal coaching , tailored information , and material s , and a control group ( n = 152 ) receiving usual care .  Sickness absence was recorded continuously in company records , and question naires were completed before , directly after the 6-month intervention period , and 12 months after baseline measurements . Linear and logistic regression analyses were performed to determine intervention effects . Results No significant changes at 6 or 12 months of follow-up were observed in musculoskeletal symptoms , physical functioning , work ability , work-related vitality , work performance , and sickness absence as a result of the intervention . Conclusions This study shows that the intervention was not statistically significantly effective on secondary outcomes . Although the intervention improved physical activity , dietary , and weight-related outcomes , it was not successful in decreasing musculoskeletal symptoms and improving other work-related measures . Presumably , more multifaceted interventions are required to establish significant change in these outcomes Purpose The aim of the study was to determine effects of ergonomic intervention on work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders ( WUEMSDs )  among computer workers . Methods Four hundred computer workers answered a question naire on work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms ( WUEMSS ) . Ninety-four subjects with WUEMSS using computers at least 3 h a day participated in a prospect i ve , r and omized controlled 6-month intervention . Body posture and workstation layouts were assessed by the Ergonomic Question naire . We used the Visual Analogue Scale to assess the intensity of WUEMSS . The Upper Extremity Function Scale was used to evaluate functional limitations at the neck and upper extremities . Health-related quality of life was assessed with the Short Form-36 . After baseline assessment , those in the intervention group participated in a multicomponent ergonomic intervention program including a comprehensive ergonomic training consisting of two interactive sessions , an ergonomic training brochure , and workplace visits with workstation adjustments . Follow-up assessment was conducted after 6 months . Results In the intervention group , body posture ( p < 0.001 ) and workstation layout ( p = 0.002 ) improved over 6 months ; furthermore , intensity ( p < 0.001 ) , duration ( p < 0.001 ) , and frequency ( p = 0.009 ) of WUEMSS decreased significantly in the intervention group compared with the control group . Additionally , the functional status ( p = 0.001 ) , and physical ( p < 0.001 ) , and mental ( p = 0.035 ) health-related quality of life improved significantly compared with the controls . There was no improvement of work day loss due to WUEMSS ( p > 0.05 ) . Conclusions Ergonomic intervention programs may be effective in reducing ergonomic risk factors among computer workers and consequently in the secondary prevention of WUEMSDs The United States MEPS ( musculoskeletal — eyestrain — psychosocial — stress ) study consisted of 1 group of 28 female data entry operators . The intervention was in 3 parts : workstation re design ( including advanced ergonomic chairs , motorized adjustable workstations , advanced adjustable keyboards , adjustable copyholders , adjustable footrests , monitor support surfaces ) and ergonomic training/coaching and corrective lenses . After the intervention , statistically significant reductions in physical signs ( trigger points , neck and shoulder mobility ) , subjective reports of intensity and frequency of musculoskeletal pain , and subjective reports of visual problems were observed . Static load during the work sample , as assessed by experts , improved after the intervention as did measured postural angles of head and trunk and subjective assessment of users of ergonomic characteristics of the workplaces . For all of these measures , improvements observed 1 month after intervention were also observed in the 1-year follow-up . Trapezius load , as assessed by electromyography ( EMG ) , decreased after intervention , but then increased in the follow-up . The increase was interpreted as a calibration problem Objective : To evaluate the participatory ergonomic method on the development of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and disability in office employees . Methods : This study is a r and omized controlled intervention study . It comprised 116 office workers using computers . Those in the intervention group were taught office ergonomics and the risk assessment method . Cox proportional hazards model and generalized estimating equations ( GEEs ) were used . Results : In the 10-month postintervention follow-up , the possibility of developing symptoms was 50.9 % . According to multivariate analysis results , the possibility of developing symptoms on the right side of the neck and in the right wrist and h and was significantly less in the intervention group than in the control group ( p<0.05 ) . Neck disability/symptom scores over time were significantly lower in the intervention group compared with the control group ( p<0.05 ) . Conclusion : The participatory ergonomic intervention decreases the possibility of musculoskeletal complaints and disability/symptom level in office workers
Practitioner 's Summary : Currently , there is inconsistent evidence for recommending job rotation as a strategy for preventing musculoskeletal complaints .
The aim of this systematic review was to summarise evidence on the effects of job rotation on musculoskeletal complaints , exposures related to musculoskeletal complaints and sustainable working life parameters .