scholarly journals Allied Health Professionals and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah P. Anderson ◽  
Jodi Oakman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Postural Garment Versus Exercises for Patients With Nonspecific Cervical Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Crossover Trial

10.2196/14807 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e14807
Author(s):  
Merce Avellanet ◽  
Anna Boada-Pladellorens ◽  
Jean-Claude Perrot ◽  
Laura Loro ◽  
Lidia Rodrigo Cansado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Washout Period ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cervical Pain ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Secondary Outcomes

Background There is a high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among health care professionals. Posture is an essential point to be addressed for health care professionals with musculoskeletal disorders. Cervical pain can result from several conditions. Treatment should include posture modification and home exercise. Objective This study aims to compare a new postural garment (Posture Plus Force; Medi, Bayreuth, Germany) with exercises for women with nonspecific cervical pain. The investigators focus on nurses and allied health professionals due to the importance of posture in work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Methods This randomized crossover clinical trial has a 3-month treatment sequence and a 3-month washout period. Participants will include nurses and allied health professionals 21 to 55 years of age with cervical pain. Participants are allocated at random to two intervention groups: a postural garment (Posture Plus Force) to be worn for 2 to 4 hours per day for 90 days (P+ group) and five physiotherapy sessions (20 minutes each) to learn stretching and strengthening exercises with instructions to continue at home on a daily basis for 90 days (Ex group). The participants in each group will crossover interventions after a 3-month washout period. The primary outcomes are postural control and pain intensity. A static posturography will be performed with a scan (SpinalMouse; Idiag AG, Fehraltorf, Switzerland). The visual analogue scale is a psychometric measuring instrument designed to document cervical pain severity in individual participants. The secondary outcomes are cervical pain-related disability, catastrophizing, the global perceived effect of treatment, and the evaluation of garment comfort. Physical activity is assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Assessment of primary and secondary outcomes is performed at T0 (pre-intervention), T1 (immediately after garment fitting for P+ group), T30, T60, and T90. The same measurements are recorded after the washout period and during the second intervention following the same sequence. All patients are provided with a logbook for compliance recording, over the counter drug use, pain evaluation, and sick leave. Statistical analysis is conducted following intention-to-treat principles and the treatment effects calculated using linear mixed models. Results The study design has been approved by the Ethics Commission of Hospital N Sra de Meritxell, Andorra in March 2017. A total of 32 participants are already enrolled in the study. An extension of the study is planned in a Spanish university hospital to achieve a larger sample. Study results are expected to be published during 2020. Conclusions The Postural garment is expected to improve cervical pain by enhancing posture. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03560492; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03560492 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/14807

scholarly journals The prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among adults in Ethiopia: a study protocol for extending a systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsiwaye Gebreyesus ◽  
Kalkidan Nigussie ◽  
Moges Gashaw ◽  
Balamurugan Janakiraman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Abstract Data ◽  
Size Type ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders impose a significant and most often underappreciated burden to the individual, nation, healthcare system, and society as a whole. To the best of our knowledge, there is a lack of reliable estimates on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Ethiopia. The objective of this study will be to assess the existing literature on the prevalence rates and determinant factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Ethiopia. Method We will search PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, SCOPUS, PsycINFO, PEDro, and Ebsco (from January 2000 onwards). Gray literature will be identified through searching Google Scholar and dissertation databases. Observational studies reporting on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among adult Ethiopians will be included. The primary outcome will be the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Secondary outcomes will be the prevalence of any risk factors in association with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Two reviewers will independently screen all citations, full-text articles, and abstract data. The study methodological quality (or bias) will be appraised using an appropriate tool. If feasible, we will conduct random effects meta-analysis of observational data. Subgroup analyses will be conducted to explore the potential sources of heterogeneity (e.g., gender, sample size, type of occupation). Publication bias and heterogeneity between the included studies will also be assessed and reported. Discussion This systematic review will provide a synthesis of the literature on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and their risk factors in Ethiopia. The results of this review could help the policymakers in occupational health and healthcare sectors in identifying priority areas for interventions in work-related musculoskeletal disorders and will also serve as a baseline for the decision-making processes of musculoskeletal health promotion, work exposure implementations, and prevention programs in workplaces. Systematic review registration PROSPERO, CRD42020164240

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: A systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar R. Vieira ◽  
Paul Schneider ◽  
Casey Guidera ◽  
Inae C. Gadotti ◽  
Denis Brunt
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

scholarly journals A systematic review of evidence relating to clinical supervision for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 73 (8) ◽  
pp. 1825-1837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Pollock ◽  
Pauline Campbell ◽  
Ruth Deery ◽  
Mick Fleming ◽  
Jean Rankin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Allied Health Professionals

scholarly journals Methods and Effectiveness of Communication Between Hospital Allied Health and Primary Care Practitioners: a Systematic Narrative Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacinta Sheehan ◽  
Kate Laver ◽  
Anoo Bhopti ◽  
Miia Rahja ◽  
Tim Usherwood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Multidisciplinary Communication ◽  
Gold Standard Method ◽  
Health Information Technologies ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners

Abstract Background There is a compelling rationale that effective communication between hospital allied health professionals and primary care practitioners could improve quality and continuity of patient care. It is not known which methods of communication are used, nor how effectively they facilitate the transition of care when a patient is discharged home from hospital. Our systematic review aims to investigate the methods and effectiveness of communication between hospital allied health professionals and primary care practitioners. Method Systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies with narrative synthesis. Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycInfo and Proquest Nursing and Allied Health Sources were searched from January 2003 until January 2020 for studies that examined hospital allied health professionals communicating with primary care practitioners. Risk of bias in the different study designs were appraised using recognised tools and a content analysis conducted of the methodologies used. Results From the located 12,281 papers (duplicates removed), 24 studies met the inclusion criteria with hospital allied health professionals communicating in some form with primary care practitioners. There was, however, limited literature investigating the methods and/or the effectiveness of communication between hospital allied health professionals and primary care practitioners.Conclusion There is currently no 'gold standard' method or measure of communication between hospital allied health professionals and primary care practitioners. There is an urgent need to develop and evaluate multidisciplinary communication with enhanced health information technologies to improve collaboration across healthcare settings and facilitate continuity of integrated people-centred care.Registration: www.crd.york.uk PROSPERO CRD42019120410

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