Occupational Related Shoulder and Neck Pain Among Working Population of Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Assessment Tools ◽

Health Concern ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Work Related ◽

Pooled Prevalence ◽

Shoulder And Neck Pain ◽

Abstract Background: Currently, work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a significant public health concern and are one of the leading causes of disability-adjusted life years and reducing quality of life. Therefore, the current study aimed to provide the country-wide prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly shoulder and neck pain, in Ethiopia.Methods: This study considered studies conducted in Ethiopia, written in English and published in 2017-2020 and searched using included electronic databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, Embase, African Index Medicus, and African Journals Online database. The quality assessment of the studies was done using Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Assessment tools to determine the relevance of each included article to the study.Results: The study found that the pooled prevalence of shoulder and neck pain in the previous year represented 37.9% [95% CI:26.5, 50.8%] and 29.9% [95% CI: 20.1, 41.9], respectively. Based on the subgroup analysis, the pooled prevalence of shoulder pain in the last year based on the study population, publication year and study region was 47.6% [95% CI: 45.8, 49.4%], 49.8% [95% CI: 45.7, 53.9%] and 44.6% [95% CI: 41.4, 47.8%], respectively, while the pooled prevalence of neck pain in the last year based on the study population, publication year and study area was 39.1% (95% CI: 37.5, 40.7%], 25.1% [ 95% CI: 20.8, 29.9%] and 32.6% [95% CI: 29.8, 35.5%], respectively.Conclusions This study found that at least one third of the study participants had experienced occupational-related shoulder and/or neck pain the previous year. The study suggests that there is a need to implement occupational health and safety to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders and other hazards.

Occupational Related Shoulder and Neck Pain Among Working Population of Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-140997/v3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Dechasa Adare Mengistu ◽

Yohannes Mulugeta Dammu

Keyword(s):

Neck Pain ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Health Concern ◽

Study Region ◽

Work Related ◽

Pooled Prevalence ◽

Shoulder And Neck Pain ◽

Abstract Background: Currently, work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a significant public health concern and are one of the leading causes of disability-adjusted life years and reducing quality of life. Therefore, the current study aimed to provide the country-wide prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly shoulder and neck pain, in Ethiopia.Methods: This study considered studies conducted in Ethiopia, written in English and published in 2017-2020 and searched using included electronic databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Embase, African Index Medicus, and African Journals Online database. The quality assessment of the studies was done using Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Assessment tools to determine the relevance of each included article to the study.Results: The study found that the pooled prevalence of shoulder and neck pain in the previous year represented 37.9% [95% CI:26.5, 50.8%] and 29.9% [95% CI: 20.1, 41.9], respectively. Based on the subgroup analysis, the pooled prevalence of shoulder pain in the last year based on the study population, publication year and study region was 47.6% [95% CI: 45.8, 49.4%], 49.8% [95% CI: 45.7, 53.9%] and 44.6% [95% CI: 41.4, 47.8%], respectively, while the pooled prevalence of neck pain in the last year based on the study population, publication year and study area was 39.1% (95% CI: 37.5, 40.7%], 25.1% [ 95% CI: 20.8, 29.9%] and 32.6% [95% CI: 29.8, 35.5%], respectively.Conclusions This study found that at least one third of the study participants had experienced occupational-related shoulder and/or neck pain the previous year. The study suggests that there is a need to implement occupational health and safety to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders and other hazards.

Occupational-Related Shoulder and Neck Pain Among the Working Population of Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-140997/v4 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Dechasa Adare Mengistu ◽

Yohannes Mulugeta Dammu

Keyword(s):

Neck Pain ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Health Concern ◽

Study Region ◽

Work Related ◽

Pooled Prevalence ◽

Shoulder And Neck Pain ◽

Abstract Background: Currently, work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a significant public health concern and are one of the leading causes of disability-adjusted life years and reduced quality of life. Therefore, the current study aimed to determine the country-wide prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly shoulder and neck pain, in Ethiopia.Methods: This study considered studies conducted in Ethiopia, written in English and published in 2017-2020 and searched using electronic databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Embase, African Index Medicus, and African Journals Online database. The quality assessment of the studies was done using Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Assessment tools to determine the relevance of each included article to the study.Results: The study found that the pooled prevalence of shoulder and neck pain in the previous year represented 37.9% [95% CI:26.5, 50.8%] and 29.9% [95% CI: 20.1, 41.9], respectively. Based on the subgroup analysis, the pooled prevalence of shoulder pain in the last year based on the study population, publication year and study region was 47.6% [95% CI: 45.8, 49.4%], 49.8% [95% CI: 45.7, 53.9%] and 44.6% [95% CI: 41.4, 47.8%], respectively, while the pooled prevalence of neck pain in the last year based on the study population, publication year and study area was 39.1% (95% CI: 37.5, 40.7%], 25.1% [ 95% CI: 20.8, 29.9%] and 32.6% [95% CI: 29.8, 35.5%], respectively.Conclusions This study found that at least one third of the study participants had experienced occupational-related shoulder and/or neck pain in the previous year. The study suggests that there is a need to implement occupational health and safety measure to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders and other hazards.

Prevalence of Occupational Related Shoulder and Neck Pain Among Working Population in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-140997/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Dechasa Adare Mengistu

Keyword(s):

Neck Pain ◽

Health Concern ◽

P Value ◽

Work Related ◽

Pooled Prevalence ◽

Shoulder And Neck Pain ◽

Study Population ◽

One Year

Abstract Background Currently, work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a significant public health concern and are a leading cause of disability-adjusted life years and reducing the quality of life worldwide. In developing countries including Ethiopia, there is no adequate evidence on the overall prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and it remains less prioritized and unrepresented. Thus, the current study aimed to provide the country wide prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders particularly shoulder and neck pain in Ethiopia. Methods This study considered the studies conducted in Ethiopia, written in English language and published from 2017–2020. The studies were searched using various electronic databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, Embase, African Index Medicus, and African Journals Online database from 16 July 2020 to 22 August 2020. The articles were searched using a Boolean logic operator (“AND”, “OR”, “NOT”) in combination with Medical Subject Heading (MeSH), terms, and keywords. Quality assessment of the studies was done using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal tools to determine the relevance of each included article to the study. Results The current study found the pooled prevalence of work-related shoulder and neck pain in the previous one year accounted 37.9% [95% CI:26.5, 50.8%; P-value < 0.001] and 29.9% [95% CI:20.1, 41.9%; P-value = 0.002] respectively. Based on the subgroup analysis, the pooled prevalence of work-related shoulder pain in the last one year based on the study population, publication year, and study region was 47.6% [95% CI: 45.8, 49.4%], 49.8% [95% CI: 45.7, 53.9%] and 44.6% [95% CI: 41.4, 47.8%] respectively while the pooled prevalence of neck pain in the last one year based on study population, publication year, and study area was 39.1% (95% CI: 37.5, 40.7%], 25.1% [ 95% CI: 20.8, 29.9%] and 32.6% [95% CI: 29.8, 35.5%] respectively. Conclusion This study found that at least one-third of the study participants were experienced occupational-related shoulder and/or neck pain in the previous last one year. The study suggests that there is a need to improve and implement occupational health and safety in the working environments to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders such as shoulder and neck pain, and other, occupational hazards.

Prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in a chemical plant in Taiwan and a comparison of three assessment tools

Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries ◽

10.1002/hfm.20740 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (5) ◽

pp. 238-249 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Chin-Jung Chao ◽

Ming - Chun Chen ◽

Yi-Jan Yau

Keyword(s):

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Chemical Plant ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Work Related ◽

Development of Industry-Specific Physical Job Evaluation Tool

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting ◽

10.1177/1541931218621368 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 62 (1) ◽

pp. 1629-1630

Author(s):

Ninica Howard ◽

Stephen Bao ◽

Jia-Hua Lin

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Construction Industry ◽

Washington State ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Whole Body ◽

Job Evaluation ◽

Job Assessment

Background According to Washington State workers’ compensation data, construction as an industry ranked first in its compensable claims rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) injuries (Anderson, Adams, Bonauto, Howard, & Silverstein, 2015). Many current physical job assessment tools available for ergonomics practitioners to evaluate work-related musculoskeletal disorder risks of the back, shoulder, hand/wrist and knee are mostly of general purposes. This project sought to identify risk factors pertinent to given industries. The construction industry is used as an example in this demonstration. Approach Four hundred thirty-six construction employees from sixteen companies in the State of Washington were observed and evaluated using commonly used exposure assessment tools: Washington State Checklists (Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, 2004a, b), Strain Index (Moore & Garg, 1995), American Congress of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Lifting Threshold Limit Values (ACGIH, 2005), Liberty Mutual Manual Materials Handling Guidelines (Snook & Ciriello, 1991), Quick Ergonomics Checklist (David et al, 2005; David et al, 2008), and the European Union Vibration Directives (EU, 2002). The physical risk factors that were evaluated are those that have been associated with WMSDs. These risk factors included: awkward postures of the back, shoulder, hand/wrist; lifting; pushing, pulling, carrying; high hand forces (pinching, griping); highly repetitive motions of the hand/wrist; repeated impacts of the hand or knee; vibration (whole body, hand); and any specific tasks with potential WMSD risks but were otherwise not covered in any of the common assessment tools. Following the results of the exposure assessments, a comprehensive physical job evaluation checklist was created by retaining items sensitive to differentiate levels of risks within jobs in the construction industry. From our job evaluations, WMSD risk factors may not be the same between industry groups and as such, industry-specific tools may simplify the evaluation process by focusing on unique exposures. The final Physical Job Evaluation Checklist is currently presented in the form of a spreadsheet available for download and use ( www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Research/Wmsd/WMSD2010.asp ). Accompanying reference guide is also available to provide instructions how data fields can be obtained or measured. The user can print out a paper form first, record the assessment at a job site, then enter the necessary data into the spreadsheet. The algorithm then generates all the evaluation reports and highlight areas that should receive attention. The goals are to raise general awareness of industry-specific physical factors that contribute to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), and help identify specific aspects of the job that pose a risk for back, shoulder, hand/wrist and knee injury common in the construction industry. Using the Physical Job Evaluation Checklists can help prioritize injury prevention efforts by identifying the jobs, or the aspects of the job that pose the greatest risk of injury. It is also possible to evaluate the impact that proposed jobsite changes have on WMSD risk (before and after exposures). And finally, it is possible to compare exposures between workers performing the same or different tasks. Limitation Due to the study design, the Physical Job Evaluation Checklist IS NOT intended to predict the occurrence of WMSDs or to provide guidance or suggestions on how to mitigate exposure to risk factors of WMSDs.

Occupational Related Upper and Low Back Pain Among Working Population of Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-257589/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Dechasa Adare Mengistu ◽

Yohannes Mulugeta Demmu ◽

Addisu Alemu

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Low Back ◽

Working Population ◽

Pooled Prevalence ◽

Abstract Background: Occupational-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major public health problem and result in the growing demands for utilization of healthcare services, causing temporary and permanent disability and reduced quality of life. In developing countries, particularly Ethiopia, there is no adequate evidence on the overall prevalence of occupational-related MSDs and remains less prioritized and empirically unrepresented. Thus, this study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of occupational-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly low and upper back pain among the working population of Ethiopia.Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis considered studies conducted in Ethiopia, written in English, and published in 2017-2020. The articles were searched using the following electronic databases such as Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, African Index Medicus, African Journals Online database, and Science directly using a combination of Boolean logic operators, Medical Subject Headings, and main keywords. The quality assessment of the articles was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools to determine the relevance of the articles to the study.Results: In the current study, the pooled prevalence of occupational-related upper and lower back pain in the previous year was 27.1% [95% of the CI: 18.4, 37.9%] and 54.2% [95% of the CI: 48.2, 60.0%], respectively. However, the pooled prevalence of occupational-related upper back pain in the previous year according to the publication year, the study population and the study area was 43.8% [95% of CI: 39.3, 47.7%], 34.7%[95% of CI: 33.1, 36.2%] and 36.2% [95% of CI: 33.6, 39.0%] respectively while the prevalence of low back pain in the previous year according to the publication year, the study population and the study area was 61.8% [95% of CI: 58.9, 64.6%], 52.8% [95% of CI: 51.3, 54.3%] and 55.2% [95% of CI: 51.4, 59.0%] respectively.Conclusions: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that more than half of the included study participants had experienced low back pain in the previous year, while more than one-fourth of the included participants had experienced upper back pain. Therefore, the application of occupational health and safety practices in the workplace plays an important role in reducing MSDs related to work and other occupational hazards.

RISK FACTORS FOR THE PREVALENCE OF THE UPPER LIMB AND NECK WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG POULTRY SLAUGHTER WORKERS

Journal of Musculoskeletal Research ◽

10.1142/s0218957712500054 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 15 (01) ◽

pp. 1250005 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Ghorbanali Mohammadi

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Upper Limb ◽

High Frequency ◽

Excessive Force ◽

Work Related ◽

Shoulder And Neck Pain ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Awkward Posture

Poultry slaughtering reports a high prevalence of upper limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders (UL-WMSDs). The main risk factors associated with upper limb and neck work-related musculoskeletal disorders are repetitiveness, high frequency of action, excessive force, awkward posture, insufficient recovery time and exposure to cold temperature. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the prevalence of upper limb and neck symptoms among poultry slaughter workers in Iran, using the Nordic standardized questionnaire and occupational repetitive action (OCRA) checklist method. The study subjects consisted of 68% male and 32% female with a mean age 28.88 ± 0.56. Two hundred twelve poultry slaughter workers were interviewed. Out of every 20 workers, in the last 12 months, 12 reported pain in the upper limb and neck. Statistical analysis showed a significant association between the OCRA level of risk and UP-WMSD symptom (ρ < 0.05). The results of this study revealed that upper limb and neck symptoms occurred in high rates among poultry slaughter workers. This study provides information for the prevalence of upper limb and neck symptoms among poultry slaughter workers in Iran, and the results suggest interventions for hands/wrist, elbow, shoulder and neck pain should be important and major priority.

How much do we know about the effectiveness of warm-up intervention on work related musculoskeletal disorders, physical and psychosocial functions: protocol for a systematic review

10.21203/rs.3.rs-20297/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Nicolas Larinier ◽

Romain Balaguier ◽

Nicolas Vuillerme

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Full Text ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Narrative Synthesis ◽

Team Members ◽

Warm Up ◽

Abstract Data

Abstract Background Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a growing worldwide burden and effective interventions to prevent them are needed. Physical activity at the workplace is now recognized as a relevant component of WMSDs prevention. To ensure feasibility and sustainability of workplace physical activity programs, there is a clear need to implement interventions that do not take a large amount of time and that are easy to integrate in daily workplace routines. Along these lines, warm-up interventions are now offered in a large number of companies to manage WMSDs. Although benefits of warm-up have been previously documented in sports context, to the best of our knowledge, the effectiveness of such intervention in workplaces still remains to be established. Within this context, the aim of the present review is to identify from published literature the available evidence regarding the effects of warm-up on WMSDs and physical and psychosocial functions. Methods We will search the following electronic databases (from inception onwards): MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and CENTRAL). Randomized and non-randomized controlled studies will be included in this review. Participants of the included studies should be adults employees without specific comorbidities. Interventions should include a warm-up physical intervention in real-workplaces. The primary outcomes will be pain, discomfort or fatigue. The secondary outcomes will be job control or motivation at work. This review will follow the PRISMA guidelines and two team members will independently screen all citations, full-text articles, and abstract data. Two team members will independently screen all citations, full-text articles, and abstract data. Potential conflicts will be resolved through discussion. The study risk of bias and strength of the body of evidence will be appraised using appropriate tools. A systematic narrative synthesis will be provided with information presented in the text and tables to summarize and explain the characteristics and findings of the included studies. The narrative synthesis will explore the relationship and findings both within and between the included studies. This review will include adult employees (18 years of age or older) and will exclude adults with speciﬁc comorbidities or diseases (such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer, stroke) and/or special populations (pregnant, severe or rare physical disability, or cognitive disability). Discussion This review will summarize the evidence on the effects of effects of warm-up intervention on WMSDs, physical or psychosocial functions. This information could help professionals and researchers in decision-making related to the use of warm-up intervention to prevent WMSDs and their adverse consequences. This review will further identify gaps in knowledge in this field that could be addressed in forthcoming studies. Registration This protocol has been registered in PROSPERO (CRD42019137211)

The prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among adults in Ethiopia: a systematic review protocol

10.21203/rs.3.rs-17728/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Tsiwaye Gebreyesus ◽

Kalkidan Nigussie ◽

Moges Gashaw Getnet ◽

Balamurugan Janakiraman

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Observational Studies ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Reference List ◽

Work Related ◽

Pooled Prevalence ◽

Abstract Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders imposes a significant and most often underappreciated burden to the individual, nation, healthcare system, and society as a whole. A preliminary literature search suggests that there are at present no reliable estimates on the total prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Ethiopia. Further, in Ethiopia, the cloud of infectious and other non-communicable diseases has led to a lack of attention towards work-related musculoskeletal disorders, empirical under-representation, and possible human capital loss. The objective of this protocol is to present a transparent process for how to review the existing literature on the prevalence rates and determinant factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Ethiopia.Method: The proposed methodology is based on Preferred Reporting Systematic Reviews and Protocols (PRISMA-P) statements on the conduct of systematic review and meta-analysis and the MOOSE guidelines for Meta-analysis and Systematic Reviews of Observational Studies. The electronic databases MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, Science Direct index, SCOPUS, PEDro, PsyINFO, Embase, Ebsco, and Google Scholar will be systematically searched. Besides, the grey literature resources such as databases or websites of dissertations and theses will be searched. The reference list of screened articles will also be hand searched. All observational studies reporting on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal pain of any bodily region among adult Ethiopians will be included. Random and quality effects models will be used to calculate pooled prevalence with a 95 % confidence interval. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses will be performed. Publication bias and heterogeneity between the included studies will also be assessed and reported.Discussion: The proposed systematic review and meta-analysis will provide valid insight into the pooled prevalence of multi-regional work-related musculoskeletal pain and factors associated. The consensus of data from this review will surely 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.

Assessment tools analysis of work-related musculoskeletal disorders: strengths and limitations

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/202134201009 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 342 ◽

pp. 01009

Author(s):

Mihai Popescu – Stelea ◽

Roland Iosif Moraru ◽

Gabriel Bujor Băbuţ ◽

Loriana Zamfir Farkas

Keyword(s):

Assessment Tools ◽

The European Union ◽

Work Related ◽

Postural Stress ◽

Basic Stage ◽

Mutual Adaptation ◽

Risk Assessment Tools ◽

Human Material

Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most common occupational diseases, affecting millions of workers in the European Union and costing employers billions of euros. Researching the relationships and possibilities of optimal mutual adaptation, under given conditions, both of human to his work and of work to humans, in order to increase the technical-economic efficiency, to optimize the conditions of satisfaction, motivation and work results, while maintaining the worker’s state of health also involves, as a basic stage, the assessment of the risks of osteomuscular-articular overload. Starting from a statistical synthesis on the incidence of MSD and the characteristic types of demands, the paper systematizes in a unitary vision the categories of methods, techniques and tools available for recording and evaluating the factors of physical and postural stress of workers. The pointed description of three of the most commonly applied ergonomic risk assessment tools, aimed at developing a synthesis of Strengths-Weaknesses type, which highlights the advantages of methods in counterbalance with their limitations, providing a first basis for selection in order to apply them in the practice of companies that are aware that investing in safety means investing in profit and not losing financial resources and implicitly human, material ones.