Follow-up study of musculoskeletal disorders 20 months after the introduction of a mouse-based computer system

Arvidsson, Inger; Axmon, Anna; Skerfving, Staffan

doi:10.5271/sjweh.1277

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“…A total of 22 studies published in 26 papers fulfilled the criteria for inclusion [20-45]. Eleven studies were prospective, either in a traditional follow-up design [24,25,29,31,32,37-39,42] or the effect of an intervention in the work place was followed [20,21,26,27,36,40], and two studies had a case-control design [23,43], whereas nine studies had a cross-sectional design [22,28,30,33-35,41,44,45]. However, in most of the prospective studies, cross-sectional data analyses are also presented.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Computer work and musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper extremity: A systematic review

Wærsted

Hanvold

Veiersted

2010

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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BackgroundThis review examines the evidence for an association between computer work and neck and upper extremity disorders (except carpal tunnel syndrome).MethodsA systematic critical review of studies of computer work and musculoskeletal disorders verified by a physical examination was performed.ResultsA total of 22 studies (26 articles) fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Results show limited evidence for a causal relationship between computer work per se, computer mouse and keyboard time related to a diagnosis of wrist tendonitis, and for an association between computer mouse time and forearm disorders. Limited evidence was also found for a causal relationship between computer work per se and computer mouse time related to tension neck syndrome, but the evidence for keyboard time was insufficient. Insufficient evidence was found for an association between other musculoskeletal diagnoses of the neck and upper extremities, including shoulder tendonitis and epicondylitis, and any aspect of computer work.ConclusionsThere is limited epidemiological evidence for an association between aspects of computer work and some of the clinical diagnoses studied. None of the evidence was considered as moderate or strong and there is a need for more and better documentation.

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“…Arvidsson and co-workers [21] studied air-traffic controllers before and after a change (in March 2005) from varied computer work to a strictly mouse-based system. The study had a very high quality with positive score on 83% of relevant items in the schematic quality assessment [Additional file 1].…”

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confidence: 99%

Computer work and musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper extremity: A systematic review

Wærsted

Hanvold

Veiersted

2010

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

233

155

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“…This was desirable, but not possible in the given research context. The generic COPSOQ instrument was used in the study, and this theory-based instrument has been tested nationally as a reliable and valid method to assess psychosocial work environment and stress reactions in a wide range of occupations Arvidsson et al 2008;Borritz et al 2006). Information bias can, however, occur in case of diVerent interpretations of the items within diVerent groups, e.g., gender and instrument groups.…”

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A cross-sectional study of psychosocial work environment and stress in the Danish symphony orchestras

Holst

Paarup

Bælum

2011

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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“…Arvidsson et al [208] also found musculoskeletal problems in the elbow and hand of the right arm as a consequence of using the computer mouse in air controllers.…”

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Applications of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire: A Review

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Sustainability seeks to provide economically viable products in an environmentally friendly way while respecting worker rights. Physical wellbeing forms part of these rights. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) diminish productivity, cause absence from work, impose costs on the public health system and can cast doubt on the sustainability of a company or a product. The objective of the present work is to review the literature on the application of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) on a worldwide level. In this work, the use of the NMQ has been classified by categories of knowledge, countries and years. The search was made using "Web of Science-Core Collection". In total, 259 articles were chosen from scientific journals and conferences related, according to the title and or abstract, to the practical application of the questionnaire. In conclusion, the NMQ has been applied mainly in three sectors: "activities related to treating human health and social issues", "manufacturing industries", and "agriculture, livestock, fishing, and forestry". The NMQ is an indirect method commonly used individually or complemented with other methods for evaluating the MSD and possible associated psychosocial and labour risks. The use of NMQ can help in the evaluation of the sustainability of a company.

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Follow-up study of musculoskeletal disorders 20 months after the introduction of a mouse-based computer system

Cited by 20 publications

References 22 publications

Computer work and musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper extremity: A systematic review

Computer work and musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper extremity: A systematic review

A cross-sectional study of psychosocial work environment and stress in the Danish symphony orchestras

Applications of the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire: A Review

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