0031 Work-related physical risk factors for specific shoulder disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis

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

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Work-related psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders in hospital nurses and nursing aides: A systematic review and meta-analysis

International Journal of Nursing Studies ◽

10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.11.003 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 52 (2) ◽

pp. 635-648 ◽

Cited By ~ 134

Author(s):

Dinora Bernal ◽

Javier Campos-Serna ◽

Aurelio Tobias ◽

Sergio Vargas-Prada ◽

Fernando G. Benavides ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Psychosocial Risk Factors ◽

Psychosocial Risk ◽

Hospital Nurses ◽

Work Related ◽

Nursing Aides

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Quantitative Measures of Physical Risk Factors Associated with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Elbow: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16010130 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 130 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

David H. Seidel ◽

Dirk M. Ditchen ◽

Ulrike M. Hoehne-Hückstädt ◽

Monika A. Rieger ◽

Benjamin Steinhilber

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Well Being ◽

Special Focus ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Physical Risk ◽

Physical Risk Factors

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders at the elbow are a common health problem, which highly impacts workers’ well-being and performance. Besides existing qualitative information, there is a clear lack of quantitative information of physical risk factors associated with specific disorders at the elbow (SDEs). Objective: To provide evidence-based quantitative measures of physical risk factors associated with SDEs. Methods: Studies were searched from 2007 to 2017 in Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane Work. The identified risk factors were grouped in main- and sub-categories of exposure using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework for rating evidence. Results: 133 different risk-factor specifications were identified in 10/524 articles and were grouped into 5 main- and 16 sub-categories of exposure. The risk factors were significantly associated with lateral epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis, or ulnar neuropathy. Significant risk factors such as wrist angular velocity (5°/s, with increasing prevalence ratio of 0.10%/(°/s), or forearm supination (≥45° and ≥5% of time combined with forceful lifting) were found. Conclusions: This review delivers a categorization of work-related physical risk-factor specifications for SDEs with a special focus on quantitative measures, ranked for evidence. These results may build the base for developing risk assessment methods and prospective preventive measures.

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704 Work-related psychosocial and physical risk factors and upper limb disorders in hand-intensive health care workers – an applied epidemiological perspective

10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.989 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Birgit A Greiner ◽

Sheilah Nolan ◽

Dervla A Hogan

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Care ◽

Upper Limb ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Work Related ◽

Care Workers ◽

Physical Risk ◽

Physical Risk Factors ◽

Upper Limb Disorders

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STUDY PROTOCOL 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

10.21203/rs.3.rs-17728/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Tsiwaye Gebreyesus ◽

Kalkidan Nigussie ◽

Moges Gashaw Getnet ◽

Balamurugan Janakiraman

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Study Protocol ◽

Observational Studies ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Grey Literature ◽

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). Grey 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 health care 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

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