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Workplace interventions to prevent musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and disorders among computer users: a systematic review
Shelley Brewer,Dwayne Van Eerd,Benjamin C. Amick,Emma Irvin,Kent M. Daum,Fred Gerr,J. Steven Moore,Kim Cullen,David Rempel +8 more
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Few high quality studies were found that examined the effects of interventions in the office on musculoskeletal or visual health and a mixed level of evidence was observed for the general question.Abstract:
Background: The literature examining the effects of workstation, eyewear and behavioral interventions on musculoskeletal and visual symptoms among computer users is large and heterogeneous. Methods: A systematic review of the literature used a best evidence synthesis approach to address the general question “Do office interventions among computer users have an effect on musculoskeletal or visual health?” This was followed by an evaluation of specific interventions. Results: The initial search identified 7313 articles which were reduced to 31 studies based on content and quality. Overall, a mixed level of evidence was observed for the general question. Moderate evidence was observed for: (1) no effect of workstation adjustment, (2) no effect of rest breaks and exercise and (3) positive effect of alternative pointing devices. For all other interventions mixed or insufficient evidence of effect was observed. Conclusion: Few high quality studies were found that examined the effects of interventions in the office on musculoskeletal or visual health.read more
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The burden and determinants of neck pain in workers: results of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders.
Pierre Côté,Gabrielle van der Velde,J. David Cassidy,Linda J. Carroll,Sheilah Hogg-Johnson,Lena W. Holm,Eugene J. Carragee,Scott Haldeman,Margareta Nordin,Eric L. Hurwitz,Jaime Guzman,Paul M. Peloso +11 more
TL;DR: Preliminary evidence is found that gender, occupation, headaches, emotional problems, smoking, poor job satisfaction, awkward work postures, poor physical work environment, and workers' ethnicity may be associated with neck pain.
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The burden and determinants of neck pain in workers: results of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders.
Pierre Côté,Gabrielle van der Velde,J. David Cassidy,Linda J. Carroll,Sheilah Hogg-Johnson,Lena W. Holm,Eugene J. Carragee,Scott Haldeman,Margareta Nordin,Eric L. Hurwitz,Jaime Guzman,Paul M. Peloso +11 more
TL;DR: Preliminary evidence is found that gender, occupation, headaches, emotional problems, smoking, poor job satisfaction, awkward work postures, poor physical work environment, and workers' ethnicity may be associated with neck pain.
Results of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000–2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders
Margareta Nordin,Eugene J. Carragee,Sheilah Hogg-Johnson,Shira Schecter,Eric L. Hurwitz,Paul M. Peloso,Jaime Guzman,Gabrielle van der Velde,Linda J. Carroll,Lena W. Holm,Pierre Côté +10 more
TL;DR: Psychosocial factors, including psychologic health, coping patterns, and need to socialize, were the strongest prognostic factors in neck pain and its associated disorders.
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