Work disability and musculoskeletal disease

Shanahan, E. Michael

doi:10.1111/1756-185x.13600

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“…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are pain symptomatologies caused by damage to the locomotive system, produced by external action, high biomechanical exposure, or psychosocial or labor-psychological factors (1)(2)(3)(4). MSDs can present as acute or chronic problems and can be incapacitating for their sufferers (5,6), leading to high costs for health systems (7), especially for chronic pain (8).…”

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated With Quality of Life and Body Composition in Urban and Rural Public School Teachers

Vega-Fernández

Lera

Leyton

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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Introduction: Teachers have been reported to be a labor group with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), stress, and strong deterioration of quality of life (QoL). However, little information exists about the association between MSD, QoL, and body composition in rural and urban teachers.Objective: The aim was to study the association of MSD with QoL perception and body composition of urban and rural teachers.Participants and Methods: Participants are comprised a representative sample of urban and rural public schoolteachers from the Valparaiso Region, Chile. MSDs were evaluated with the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire for Musculoskeletal Symptoms validated for the Chilean population. QoL perception was evaluated with the 36-Item Short-Form Survey (SF-36). Body composition was measured via bioimpedance. A logistic regression model was used to evaluate the association between MSD, QoL, and body composition, adjusted for age and gender.Results: A total of 88.9% (urban 90%; rural 87%) of teachers felt pain in some body area, 71.2% of them with limitations; 39% of teachers presented body fat obesity, with the highest rate in rural women. The body area with the greatest MSD prevalence was the neck and shoulders (68.6%). Significant differences were observed between teachers with >p75 of MSD (over six pain regions) and those with ≤p75 (six or fewer painful regions; p < 0.05) on six QoL scales and on physical health components (PCSs) and mental health (MCS) in urban teachers. However, rural teachers presented no differences. The association between teachers with >p75 MSD and low QoL perception was significant (p < 0.05) in PCS and MCS. Furthermore, the regression model presents a significant association between rural areas and low PCS perception.Conclusions: Urban and rural teachers present high rates of MSD and obesity. Teachers with higher rates of MSD have their mental and physical QoL affected, making workplace intervention in MSD necessary to prevent teacher health deterioration.

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated With Quality of Life and Body Composition in Urban and Rural Public School Teachers

Vega-Fernández

Lera

Leyton

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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“…Pain manifested by musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) reflects musculoskeletal system damage from various causes, including physical and psychosocial stress. [ 1 2 3 4 ] These disorders can be acute or chronic and cause disability,[ 5 6 ] resulting in higher healthcare costs,[ 7 ] especially for chronic pain. [ 8 ] Occupations that expose individuals to increased physical and mental strain are associated with MSDs,[ 3 ] and teachers have the highest MSD rates worldwide[ 9 10 11 ] because of stressful working conditions, such as extensive classes, lack of educational facilities, and low pay.…”

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Musculoskeletal disorders associated with depression and psychosocial risk factors among female teachers in riyadh region, Saudi Arabia

Alajmi

Abdulaziz

Saeed

et al. 2022

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Background: Teachers have the highest musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) rates worldwide because of stressful working conditions. MSD is likely to be linked to psychosocial elements such as need for social help, loss of job control, performance concerns, repetitive work, and feeling burdened and stressed. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and anatomical distribution of MSDs and the associated psychosocial risk factors, primarily depression, among female teachers in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. Settings and Design: An observational, quantitative, cross-sectional study was done. Material and Methods: Data was collected from female teachers in Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia, via a questionnaire. All the participants completed the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. Results: Of the 372 questionnaire responses obtained from the teachers, the prevalence of depression was 65.6% and of MSD was 86%. The main site of pain was the neck (62.9%), followed by the lower back (53.8%). There was a significant relationship between the prevalence of MSD and the prevalence of depression. MSD occurred in 64.1% of participants without depression, in 95.9% of those with mild depression, and in 100% of those with more severe depression ( P ≤ 0.001). Conclusions: A high prevalence of MSD pain was found among the female teachers, especially among older women, those teaching at elementary schools, and those with a higher number of pregnancies. The coexistence of MSD and depression affects the work ability of the teachers and reduces their efficiency.

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“…Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common work-related health problems in the EU [ 1 ] and are one of the most significant diseases contributing to work disability [ 5 ]. In addition to aging [ 4 ], poor working environments are also responsible for the occurrence of MSDs [ 2 ].…”

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“…MSDs concern workers in all sectors and occupations, but a high prevalence of self-reported MSDs is most often reported by workers employed in the sector of construction, water supply and agriculture, forestry and fishing, and is above average among human health and social work activities [ 1 ]. MSDs are one of the most significant diseases contributing to work disability [ 5 ] and they lead to high costs to enterprises and society [ 1 ].…”

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The Prevalence and Severity of Sick Leave due to Low Back Disorders among Workers in Slovenia: Analysis of National Data across Gender, Age and Classification of Economic Activities

Šporin

Kozinc

Prijon

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common work-related health problems. As low back disorders (LBD) are the most problematic, the aim of this study was to provide an in-depth analysis of the nationwide data on sick leaves due to work-related LBDs among workers in Slovenia in 2015–2019 by gender, age and various economic activities (NACE Rev 2 classification). We retrospectively analyzed the Slovene national data for sick leave (SL) rates due to the LBDs between 2015 and 2019. The analyzed SL outcomes were (i) index of temporary disability as a diagnosis-specific loss of calendar days (all calendar days except Sundays) per employee, (ii) frequency of spells as the number of SL cases per 100 employees in one year and (iii) severity as the average duration of one absence from work due to a health condition. A high prevalence of sick leaves due to LBDs in Slovenia was present among young male workers in “mining and quarrying”. In the next age group (20.0–44.9 years), LBD is most frequent in “water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities”. Particular attention should be paid to ‘’agriculture, forestry and fishing’’ which shows a large average sick leave duration and probably a more demanding course of LBDs.

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Work disability and musculoskeletal disease

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated With Quality of Life and Body Composition in Urban and Rural Public School Teachers

Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated With Quality of Life and Body Composition in Urban and Rural Public School Teachers

Musculoskeletal disorders associated with depression and psychosocial risk factors among female teachers in riyadh region, Saudi Arabia

The Prevalence and Severity of Sick Leave due to Low Back Disorders among Workers in Slovenia: Analysis of National Data across Gender, Age and Classification of Economic Activities

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