We found low- quality evidence that different work-break frequencies may have no effect on participant-reported musculoskeletal pain , discomfort and fatigue .
For productivity and work performance , evidence was of very low- quality that different work-break frequencies may have a positive effect .
For different types of break , there may be no effect on participant-reported musculoskeletal pain , discomfort and fatigue according to low- quality evidence .
Furthermore , work-break interventions should be reconsidered , taking into account worker population s other than office workers , and taking into account the possibility of combining work-break intervention with other interventions such as ergonomic training or counselling , which may may possibly have an effect on musculoskeletal outcomes and work performance
BACKGROUND Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a group of musculoskeletal disorders that comprise one of the most common disorders related to occupational sick leave worldwide .
Musculoskeletal disorders accounted for 21 % to 28 % of work absenteeism days in 2017/2018 in the Netherl and s , Germany and the UK .
There are several interventions that may be effective in tackling the high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers , such as physical , cognitive and organisational interventions .
In this review , we will focus on work breaks as a measure of primary prevention , which are a type of organisational intervention .
OBJECTIVES To compare the effectiveness of different work-break schedules for preventing work-related musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders in healthy workers , when compared to conventional or alternate work-break schedules .
Intraoperative “Micro Breaks” With Targeted Stretching Enhance Surgeon Physical Function and Mental Focus: A Multicenter Cohort Study
Objective : The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of intraoperative targeted stretching micro breaks ( TSMBs ) on the experienced pain and fatigue , physical functions , and mental focus of surgeons . Background : Surgeons are routinely subject to mental and physical stresses through the course of their work in the operating room . One of the factors most contributory to the shortening of a surgeon 's career is work-related pain and its effects on patient safety and personal relationships . Methods : Surgeons and operating room staff from 4 medical centers rated pain/fatigue , physical , and mental performance using vali date d scales during 2 operative days : 1 day without implementing TSMB , the other including st and ardized ( 1.5 to 2 minutes ) guided TSMB at appropriate 20 to 40-minute intervals throughout each case . Case type and duration were recorded as were surgeon pain data before and after each procedure and at the end of the surgical day . Individual body part pre/postdiscomfort difference was modeled , controlling for clinical center . R and om coefficient mixed models accounted for surgeon variability . Results : Sixty-six participants ( 69 % men , 31 % women ; mean 47 years ) completed 193 “ non-TSMB ” and 148 “ TSMB ” procedures . Forty-seven percent of surgeons were concerned that musculoskeletal pain may shorten their career . TSMB  improved surgeon postprocedure pain scores in the neck , lower back , shoulders , upper back , wrists/h and s , knees , and ankles . Operative duration did not differ ( P > 0.05 ) . Improved pain scores with TSMB were statistically equivalent ( P > 0.05 ) for laparoscopic and open procedures . Surgeons perceived improvements in physical performance ( 57 % ) and mental focus ( 38 % ) ; 87 % of respondents planned to continue TSMB . Conclusions : Many surgeons are concerned about career-ending or limiting musculoskeletal pain . Intraoperative TSMB may represent a practical , effective means to reduce surgeon pain , enhance performance , and increase mental focus without extending operative time
We found low- quality evidence that different work-break frequencies may have no effect on participant-reported musculoskeletal pain , discomfort and fatigue .
For productivity and work performance , evidence was of very low- quality that different work-break frequencies may have a positive effect .
For different types of break , there may be no effect on participant-reported musculoskeletal pain , discomfort and fatigue according to low- quality evidence .
Furthermore , work-break interventions should be reconsidered , taking into account worker population s other than office workers , and taking into account the possibility of combining work-break intervention with other interventions such as ergonomic training or counselling , which may may possibly have an effect on musculoskeletal outcomes and work performance
BACKGROUND Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a group of musculoskeletal disorders that comprise one of the most common disorders related to occupational sick leave worldwide .
Musculoskeletal disorders accounted for 21 % to 28 % of work absenteeism days in 2017/2018 in the Netherl and s , Germany and the UK .
There are several interventions that may be effective in tackling the high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers , such as physical , cognitive and organisational interventions .
In this review , we will focus on work breaks as a measure of primary prevention , which are a type of organisational intervention .
OBJECTIVES To compare the effectiveness of different work-break schedules for preventing work-related musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders in healthy workers , when compared to conventional or alternate work-break schedules .