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 .
Improving Work Style Behavior in Computer Workers with Neck and Upper Limb Symptoms
Introduction The goal of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a group-based interactive work style intervention in improving work style behavior . Methods Computer workers with neck and upper limb symptoms were r and omised into the work style group ( WS , N = 152 ) , the work style and physical activity group ( WSPA , N = 156 ) , or the usual care group ( N = 158 ) . Both intervention groups received the same work style intervention but the WSPA group also received a lifestyle physical activity intervention . Participants from the intervention groups attended six group meetings which focused on behavioral change with regard to body posture and workstation adjustment , breaks , and coping with high work dem and s in order to reduce work stress . Stage of change , breaks and exercise behavior , and stress outcomes were assessed by question naire at baseline ( T0 ) and after 6 ( T1 ) and 12 months ( T2 ) . Body posture and workstation adjustment were assessed by observation and by question naire at T0 , T1 , and T2 . Multilevel analyses were used to study differences in work style behavior between study groups . Results The work style intervention was effective in improving stage of change with regard to body posture , workstation adjustment , and the use of sufficient breaks during computer work . These findings were confirmed by higher self-reported use of breaks and exercise reminder software and less working hours without breaks . However , self-reported changes in body posture and workstation adjustment were less consistent . The work style intervention was ineffective in changing stress outcomes . Conclusion A group-based work style intervention seems to be effective in improving some elements of work style behavior . Future studies should investigate the effectiveness of work style interventions on all dimensions of the Feuerstein work style model
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 .