Thus , WIs were seldom design ed to improve return-to-work .
Overall , there was low quality evidence that showed no significant differences between WIs and no intervention for pain prevalence or severity .
If present , significant results in favour of WIs were not sustained across follow-up times .
Overall , this review found low quality evidence that neither supported nor refuted the benefits of any specific WI for pain relief and moderate quality evidence that a multiple-component intervention reduced sickness absence in the intermediate-term , which was not sustained over time .
BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of disability in many industrial countries .
Recurrent and chronic pain accounts for a substantial portion of workers ' absenteeism .
Neck pain seems to be more prominent in the general population than previously known .
OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness of workplace interventions ( WIs ) in adult workers with neck pain .
The effect of a feedback signal in a computer mouse on hovering behaviour, productivity, comfort and usability in a field study
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a tactile feedback signal on hovering behaviour , productivity , usability and comfort after 1 week of using an experimental mouse .  In a r and omized controlled trial , a regular computer mouse was compared to a new developed mouse with a tactile , vibrating feedback signal to prevent unnecessary hovering above the computer mouse . According to this study , participants do decrease their hovering behaviour when using a mouse with tactile feedback . Furthermore , the mouse with tactile feedback did not influence productivity . Usability was rated somewhat mixed . The use of a mouse with a tactile vibrating feedback signal seems promising for preventing neck , shoulder and arm complaints . Further research is needed to study long-term effects on ( prevention of ) neck , shoulder and arm complaints and development of learning effects
Thus , WIs were seldom design ed to improve return-to-work .
Overall , there was low quality evidence that showed no significant differences between WIs and no intervention for pain prevalence or severity .
If present , significant results in favour of WIs were not sustained across follow-up times .
Overall , this review found low quality evidence that neither supported nor refuted the benefits of any specific WI for pain relief and moderate quality evidence that a multiple-component intervention reduced sickness absence in the intermediate-term , which was not sustained over time .
BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of disability in many industrial countries .
Recurrent and chronic pain accounts for a substantial portion of workers ' absenteeism .
Neck pain seems to be more prominent in the general population than previously known .
OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness of workplace interventions ( WIs ) in adult workers with neck pain .