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 .
Interventions to enhance recovery in healthy workers; a scoping review.
Background Faster recovery from work may help to prevent work-related ill health . Aims To provide a preliminary assessment of the range and nature of interventions that aim to improve recovery from cognitive and physical work . Methods A scoping review to examine the range and nature of the evidence , to identify gaps in the evidence base and to provide input for systematic review s. We search ed for workplace intervention studies that aim ed at enhancing recovery . We used an iterative method common in qualitative research to obtain an overview of study elements , including intervention content , design , theory , measurements , effects and cost-effectiveness . Results We found 28 studies evaluating seven types of interventions mostly using a r and omized controlled study design . For person-directed interventions , we found relaxation techniques , training of recovery experiences , promotion of physical activity and stress management . For work-directed interventions , there were participatory changes , work-break schedules and task variation . Most interventions were based on the conservation of re sources and affect-regulation theories , none were based on the effort-recovery theory . The  need for recovery ( NfR ) and the recovery experiences question naires ( REQ ) were used most often . Study authors reported a beneficial effect of the intervention in 14 of 26 published studies . None of the studies that used the NfR scale found a beneficial effect , whereas studies that used the REQ showed beneficial effects . Three studies indicated that interventions were not cost-effective . Conclusions Feasible and possibly effective interventions are available for improving recovery from cognitive and physical workload . Systematic review s are needed to determine their effectiveness
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 .