scholarly journals Risk factors for sickness absence due to low back pain and prognostic factors for return to work in a cohort of shipyard workers

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 1185-1192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evangelos C. Alexopoulos ◽  
Eleni C. Konstantinou ◽  
Giorgos Bakoyannis ◽  
Dimitra Tanagra ◽  
Alex Burdorf
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Shipyard Workers

scholarly journals The Dutch Multidisciplinary Occupational Health Guideline to Enhance Work Participation Among Low Back Pain and Lumbosacral Radicular Syndrome Patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. H. Luites ◽  
P. P. F. M. Kuijer ◽  
C. T. J. Hulshof ◽  
R. Kok ◽  
M. W. Langendam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Work Participation ◽  
Stepped Care ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Lumbosacral Radicular Syndrome ◽  
Care Approach ◽  
Radicular Syndrome

AbstractPurpose Based on current scientific evidence and best practice, the first Dutch multidisciplinary practice guideline for occupational health professionals was developed to stimulate prevention and enhance work participation in patients with low back pain (LBP) and lumbosacral radicular syndrome (LRS). Methods A multidisciplinary working group with health care professionals, a patient representative and researchers developed the recommendations after systematic review of evidence about (1) Risk factors, (2) Prevention, (3) Prognostic factors and (4) Interventions. Certainty of the evidence was rated with GRADE and the Evidence to Decision (EtD) framework was used to formulate recommendations. High or moderate certainty resulted in a recommendation “to advise”, low to very low in a recommendation “to consider”, unless other factors in the framework decided differently. Results An inventory of risk factors should be considered and an assessment of prognostic factors is advised. For prevention, physical exercises and education are advised, besides application of the evidence-based practical guidelines “lifting” and “whole body vibration”. The stepped-care approach to enhance work participation starts with the advice to stay active, facilitated by informing the worker, reducing workload, an action plan and a time-contingent increase of work participation for a defined amount of hours and tasks. If work participation has not improved within 6 weeks, additional treatments should be considered based on the present risk and prognostic factors: (1) physiotherapy or exercise therapy; (2) an intensive workplace-oriented program; or (3) cognitive behavioural therapy. After 12 weeks, multi-disciplinary (occupational) rehabilitation therapy need to be considered. Conclusions Based on systematic reviews and expert consensus, the good practice recommendations in this guideline focus on enhancing work participation among workers with LBP and LRS using a stepped-care approach to complement existing guidelines focusing on recovery and daily functioning.

scholarly journals Prognostic factors related to recurrent low-back pain and sickness absence

2004 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 459-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swenne G van den Heuvel ◽  
Geertje AM Ariëns ◽  
Hendriek C Boshuizen ◽  
Wilhelmina E Hoogendoorn ◽  
Paulien M Bongers
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Recurrent Low Back Pain

scholarly journals Comparison of risk factors predicting return to work between patients with subacute and chronic non-specific low back pain: systematic review

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 1829-1835 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. M. Heitz ◽  
R. Hilfiker ◽  
L. M. Bachmann ◽  
H. Joronen ◽  
T. Lorenz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Low Back

scholarly journals Systematic Review of Prognostic Factors for Return to Work in Workers with Sub Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan A. Steenstra ◽  
Claire Munhall ◽  
Emma Irvin ◽  
Nelson Oranye ◽  
Steven Passmore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Low Back

Incidence and Risk Factors for Occupational Low Back Pain Among Shipyard Workers

2000 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Baek Koh ◽  
Hyong Sik Kim ◽  
Hong Ryul Choi ◽  
Ji Hee Kim ◽  
In Hyok Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Occupational Low Back Pain ◽  
Shipyard Workers

Risk Factors for Sickness Absence Because of Low Back Pain Among Scaffolders

Spine ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 1340-1346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leo A. M . Elders ◽  
Judith Heinrich ◽  
Alex Burdorf
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Low Back

scholarly journals Prognostic factors associated with low back pain outcomes

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Gregg ◽  
Greg McIntosh ◽  
Hamilton Hall ◽  
Chris Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Pain Patient ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Prognostic Variables ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Directional Preference

INTRODUCTION: An improved understanding of prognostic factors associated with low back pain (LBP) outcomes will refine expectations for patients, clinicians and funders alike and improve allocation of health resources to treat the condition. AIM: To establish the link between a range of clinical and sociodemographic prognostic variables for LBP against three separate, clinically relevant outcome measures. METHODS: This was a retrospective, non-experimental study of 1076 consecutive LBP cases treated during a three-year period. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the association between potential prognostic variables and outcome measures: clinically relevant reduction in pain, improvement in perceived function, and successful return to work six months after rehabilitation. RESULTS: Patients with clinically relevant improvements in LBP were more likely to have a shorter duration of pain (odds ratio [OR] 1.89), lower baseline pain (OR 1.19), a directional preference for extension activities (OR 1.45) and a history of spine surgery (OR 1.38). Clinically relevant gains in perceived function were observed in patients who were younger (OR 0.98) or those with shorter symptom duration (OR 1.74). Prognostic variables associated with a successful return to work included being female (OR 1.79), having a job available (OR 2.36), intermittent pain (OR 1.48) or a directional preference for extension activities (OR 1.78). DISCUSSION: This study demonstrated that there are a variety of prognostic variables to consider when determining outcome for an individual with LBP. The relative importance of each variable may differ depending on the outcome measured. KEYWORDS: Low back pain; patient outcome assessments; prognosis

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