Factors Associated With Success in an Occupational Rehabilitation Program for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background: Sickness absence represents a serious problem for industry and Social Security, since many of these workers become beneficiaries by the National Social Security Institute. The relationship between the factors that lead to dismissal and granting benefits to workers in the industry has yet to be studied. Objective: To determine the relationship between social and occupational factors to granting sickness benefits to industrial workers affected by Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional with quantitative approach study involving industrial workers. The data contained in the evaluation form of workers who were admitted between 2016 and 2020 in a Reference Centers in Occupational Health were used. The data were descriptively evaluated and a logistic regression model was used to estimate the factors which are related to the type of assistance granted to the workers. Results: 108 medical records of industry workers were evaluated and 56.5% received the accident-related sickness assistance benefit (B-91). Most are workers from industry with light demand (95.4%), who perform repetitive work (93.5%), intense work pace (83.3%), with the shoulder being the region most frequently affected (85.2%). The factors that were significantly related to grating accidental-related sickness benefit: time in the current occupation (OR = 1.01), work involving cervical spine flexion (OR = 4.68), participation in the rehabilitation program (OR = 31.27) and referral to specialist consultations (OR = 3.10). Conclusion: The creation of institutional programs in the industry and the implementation of public health and social security policies are necessary to manage these factors.

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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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Risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders among floor-sitting precision handicraft workers

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health ◽

10.1007/s00420-021-01817-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Dipayan Das ◽

Ashish Kumar Singh

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Work Related ◽

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Work posture and risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders among cashew workers in Eastern India

International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics ◽

10.1504/ijhfe.2021.10035986 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Swati Pal ◽

Debayan Dhar ◽

Krishna Chaitanya Mallampalli

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Eastern India ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Work Related ◽

Work Posture ◽

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Prevalence, Pattern and Factors Associated with Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMD) among Housekeeping Workers in a Private Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangalore

Journal of Health Management ◽

10.1177/0972063416666151 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 545-554 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Joseph B ◽

Naveen R ◽

Suguna A ◽

Surekha A

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Prevalence Of Pain

Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) represent one of the most common and important occupational health problems in the working population; they negatively impact the quality of life and are a cause for major economic burden in the form of compensation and lost wages. Objectives To assess the prevalence, pattern and factors associated with WRMD among housekeeping workers in a private tertiary care hospital in Bangalore. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among housekeeping workers in a private tertiary care hospital from May to September 2014. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was administered which included socio-demographic details and the standardized Nordic questionnaire (SNQ). Out of the 130 workers, we were able to contact 83 workers (as some were on long leave and some left the job). Results Among the 83 housekeeping workers studied, the mean age was 37.4 ± 2.42 years. Prevalence of WRMD was estimated to be 68.3 per cent and the pattern of pain was found to be high for low back and least for ankles. There was a significant association between the prevalence of pain with increased duration of work hours and years of employment. Conclusion This study showed a high prevalence of WRMD among housekeeping staff which is associated with long hours of work and years of work. We can aim at reducing the WRMD by giving health education about ergonomics, recommending job rotation and in severe cases even physiotherapy.

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