Control at work: A generalized resource factor for the prevention of musculoskeletal symptoms?

Hollmann, Sven; Heuer, Herbert; Schmidt, Klaus‐Helmut

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“…Control at work-both in terms of time control in the general questionnaire and in terms of situational control in the diary study-was related to low-back pain. This result underscores the importance of control at work for well-being (10) and health (9) in general, and for the development of musculoskeletal problems in particular (35,38).…”

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Time control, catecholamines and back pain among young nurses

Elfering

Grebner²,

Semmer³

et al. 2002

Scand J Work Environ Health

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Elfering A, Grebner S, Semmer NK, Gerber H. Time control, catecholamines and back pain among young nurses. Scand J Work Environ Health 2002;28(6):386-393.Objectives This study had two objectives. First, it addressed concern with the contribution of work stressors and resources to the development of back pain, over and above the influence of biomechanical work factors. Second, using recent models about the role of the sympathetic-adrenal medullar system in musculoskeletal problems as its basis, it tested whether low-back pain is associated with higher levels of catecholamines.Methods Altogether 114 nurses filled out a questionnaire in their first year of practice and again one year later.In addition, in a subsample of 24 nurses studied intensively at follow-up, urinary catecholamines were assessed at noon, before the end of work, in the evening, and at corresponding times on a day off. Daily stressful experiences and daily mood were also recorded. ResultsWith control for baseline pain, biomechanical workload, and other potentially confounding variables, time control at the beginning of the study predicted low-back pain a year later. In the subsample, the epinephrine and norepinephrine levels were higher in those reporting more frequent episodes of back pain, the largest differences occurring at the end of work. In addition, control over stressful events at work was lower in this group.Conclusions Time control is a risk factor for low-back pain among nurses beyond the influence of physical work load. Low control at work may increase the activity of the sympathetic-adrenal medullar system, which seems to play an important role in the development of musculoskeletal pain.

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Time control, catecholamines and back pain among young nurses

Elfering

Grebner²,

Semmer³

et al. 2002

Scand J Work Environ Health

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“…Os resultados do presente estudo fortalecem o pressuposto do modelo de Karasek 12 que estabelece que o trabalho sob condições de baixo controle e alta demanda (alta exigência) é prejudicial à saúde. Assim, a associação positiva entre o trabalho de alta exigência e DME nos membros inferiores, membros superiores e dorso corrobora os achados de outros estudos que investigaram os aspectos psicossociais do trabalho (utilizando o modelo demanda-controle) e DME 3,7,8,9,21,29,30 . Alguns estudos também encontraram associação entre trabalho ativo e DME 9,21 .…”

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Aspectos psicossociais do trabalho e dor musculoesquelética em professores

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Investigou-se a associação entre aspectos psicossociais do trabalho e queixas de dor musculoesquelética (DME) em professores. Um estudo censitário de corte transversal investigou 4.496 professores da rede municipal de ensino infantil e fundamental de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil. Informações sobre queixas de dor musculoesquelética em membros superiores, membros inferiores e dorso (variáveis dependentes), categorias do Modelo Demanda-Controle (variáveis independentes) e covariáveis foram coletadas num questionário padronizado autoaplicável. Análises de regressão logística multivariada revelaram que professores com trabalho de alta exigência apresentaram prevalência de DME mais elevada e professores em baixa exigência, prevalência mais baixa, em cada um dos três segmentos corporais estudados. Professores em trabalho ativo apresentaram prevalência de DME mais elevada do que professores em trabalho de baixa exigência, em membros superiores e dorso. Maiores taxas de prevalência de DME associaram-se à maior demanda psicológica nos três segmentos corporais e ao baixo controle sobre o trabalho em membros superiores, apenas.

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“…These results in adolescents support previous findings in adults linking psychological job demands and physical symptoms. 9 Nonetheless, it should be mentioned that sleep duration can also be influenced by social factors, mainly during weekends (Friday to Saturday). 19 The findings of the total psychological stressors scale may be partially explained by the results of the job insecurity scale, i.e., most students felt secure at their jobs and did not believe they might lose it.…”

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“…20 Later, another dimension, social support, was added to the theory. 13 Studies regarding job demands, job control, and musculoskeletal symptoms 9 reported associations not only between musculoskeletal symptoms and psychological job demands, but also found that psychological job demands were related to high levels of physical exertion on the job. Araújo et al 2 evaluated psychosocial aspects of the work performed by female nurses.…”

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“…For the last 30 years, the psychological factors related to the work environment in adults have been studied, with notable findings regarding job demands and job control and their relationship to physical illness such as cardiovascular diseases and psychological symptoms. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] As part of this continuing research was the development of the Job Content Questionnaire 12 (JCQ), based on the demand-control model of job strain, in which those workers who have high psychological demands but low decision authority are considered to be in a high-strain job. 12,13 Workers in high-strain jobs have an increased risk for the development of cardiovascular diseases.…”

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Job control, job demands, social support at work and health among adolescent workers

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ObjectiveTo evaluate physical and psychological dimensions of adolescent labor (such as job demands, job control, and social support in the work environment), and their relation to reported body pain, work injuries, sleep duration and daily working hours. Methods A total of 354 adolescents attending evening classes at a public school in São Paulo, Brazil, answered questionnaires regarding their living and working conditions (Karasek's Job Content Questionnaire, 1998), and their health status. Data collection took place in April and May 2001. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to determine relations among variables. ResultsPsychological job demands were related to body pain (OR=3.3), higher risk of work injuries (OR=3.0) and reduced sleep duration in weekdays (Monday to Thursday) (p<0.01). Lower decision authority in the workplace (p=0.03) and higher job security (p=0.02) were related to longer daily working hours. Conclusions It was concluded that besides physical stressors, psychological factors are to be taken into account when studying adolescent working conditions, as they may be associated with negative job conditions and health effects. Resumo Objetivo

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Control at work: A generalized resource factor for the prevention of musculoskeletal symptoms?

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Time control, catecholamines and back pain among young nurses

Time control, catecholamines and back pain among young nurses

Aspectos psicossociais do trabalho e dor musculoesquelética em professores

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