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 .
The effectiveness of a construction worksite prevention program on work ability, health, and sick leave: results from a cluster randomized controlled trial.
OBJECTIVE This study aim ed to investigate the effectiveness of a prevention program on work ability , health , and sick leave targeted at construction worksites . METHODS A total of 15 departments ( N = 297 workers ) from 6 construction companies participated in this cluster r and omized controlled trial and were r and omly allocated to the intervention ( 8 departments ; N = 171 workers ) or control ( 7 departments ; N = 122 workers ) group . The intervention consisted of two individual training sessions with a physical therapist aim ed at lowering the physical workload , a rest-break tool to improve the balance between work and recovery , and two empowerment training sessions to increase the worker 's influence at the worksite . Data on work ability , physical and mental health status , and musculoskeletal symptoms were collected at baseline , and at 3 , 6 , and 12 months follow-up . Sick leave data were obtained from the companies . RESULTS Overall , no differences in work ability [ β 0.02 , 95 % confidence interval ( 95 % CI ) -0.34 - 0.37 ] or physical and mental health status ( β -0.04 , 95 % CI -1.43 - 1.35 , and β 0.80 95 % CI -0.51 - 2.11 , respectively ) were found between the intervention and control group . The intervention showed an overall decline in musculoskeletal symptoms ( ranging from OR 0.68 , 95 % CI 0.34 - 1.33 , to OR 0.86 , 95 % CI 0.47 - 1.57 ) and long-term sick leave ( OR 0.44 , 95 % CI 0.13 - 1.26 ) among construction workers . Both reductions were not statistically significant . CONCLUSION The prevention program seemed to result in a beneficial but not statistically significant decline in the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and long-term sick leave among construction workers , but showed no effects with regard to work ability , physical health , and mental health
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 .