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 .
Do Micropauses Prevent Surgeon's Fatigue and Loss of Accuracy Associated With Prolonged Surgery? An Experimental Prospective Study
Objective : This prospect i ve experimental study evaluates the effectiveness of micropauses ( MPs ) to prevent muscular fatigue and its deleterious effect on  surgeons during prolonged surgical procedures . Background : Operating is a hazard for surgeon 's health . Beyond acute injuries and blood-borne infections , back and neck pain is a poorly recognized factor causing chronic ailment in more than half the surgeons surveyed . MP , a 20-second break every 20 minutes , is an accepted strategy used widely in the workplace . Methods : We design ed a crossover experimental study . Sixteen surgeons were tested 3 times : once in a control situation before any surgery ( CTL ) and twice after a prolonged , reproducible operation ( at least 2 hours ) , 1 of these with formal MP ( WMP ) the other without ( WOMP ) . Muscular fatigue was tested by holding a 2.5-kg weight as long as possible with a stretched arm . Accuracy was evaluated with a device , measuring the mistakes made when following a predetermined path on a board . Finally , discomfort was measured by visual analog scale . Results : We found a statistically and more importantly clinical ly significant difference between the CTL and WOMP groups in all 3 tests . MPs prevented completely or almost completely the effects of fatigue associated with surgery [ accuracy ( No. errors ) CTL : 1.1 , WOMP : 7.7 , WMP : 1.7 ; fatigue ( seconds ) CTL : 137 , WOMP : 92 , WMP : 142 ] . Conclusions : Surgical procedures are associated with significant muscular fatigue that can be measured simply and which has a direct effect on comfort and surgical accuracy . More important , this effect is completely or almost completely prevented by MPs
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 .