What is it about?
This systematic review identified the workplace management strategies for individuals with existing long-term musculoskeletal disorders and highlighted whether these interventions are effective. Of the 12 selected studies one study was conducted in the USA, 8 in Denmark, one in Finland and two in the Netherlands. No evidence were identified for the UK. This is important as an audit service in EU highlighted that UK was unable to provide data on occupational health settings.
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Why is it important?
The conclusion of this systematic review is that the use of physical activity and/or the integrated health care at the workplace can decrease pain and symptoms for employees who experience chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Exercise interventions reported in this review included specific muscle strengthening, kettlebell training, stretching, and all-round- exercises. For example, the use of a specific strength exercise program appeared to have better effects on pain and functional activity in comparison to other types of exercises. Another important finding from this review was the significant improvement in functional status and the decrease in pain with the use of a workplace integrated care program by an allied health professional. For example, healthcare professionals, like physiotherapists, are able to provide a well-structured exercise program as part of their role.
Perspectives
The results of this literature review suggest the implementation of a multi-component workplace intervention for the management of long-term MSDs. But we need to work on this topic with hollistic approach approach
glykeria skamagki
Coventry University
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This page is a summary of: A systematic review on workplace interventions to manage chronic musculoskeletal conditions, August 2018, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/pri.1738.
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