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 .
Work Related Risk Factors for Neck, Shoulder and Arms Complaints: A Cohort Study Among Dutch Computer Office Workers
Introduction This study aims to investigate the relationship between work-related physical and psychosocial characteristics and complaints of the neck , shoulder and forearm/h and s. Methods Data were used from a prospect i ve Dutch cohort study among computer office workers with a follow-up period of 2 years . The study was conducted among 264 computer users . Physical and psychosocial risk factors were tested to predict the occurrence of neck , shoulder and forearm/h and s complaints . Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was used to identify the association between risk factors and outcome variables . Results The 2 year follow-up prevalence rates with 95 % CI for neck complaints were 0.31 ( 0.28–0.37 ) , for shoulder complaints 0.33 ( 0.27–0.39 ) and for forearm/h and s complaints 0.21 ( 0.14–0.28 ) . Four main predictors for the occurrence of neck and shoulder complaints were identified : ( 1 ) Irregular head and body posture [ OR : 1.1 ( 1.0–1.2 ) P = 0.04 ] ; ( 2 ) task difficulty ( job dem and s ) [ OR : 1.2 ( 1.0–1.5 ) P = 0.01 ] ; ( 3 ) number of working hours/day with the computer [ OR : 1.20 ( 1.0–1.4 ) P = 0.03 ] ; and ( 4 ) having had a previous history of complaints [ OR : 7.2 ( 3.8–13.2 ) P = 0.01 ] . Two predictors were identified for forearm/h and s complaints : time pressure ( job dem and s ) [ OR : 1.20 ( 1.0–1.4 ) P = 0.03 ] and having had a previous history of complaints [ OR : 7.1 ( 3.5–14.1 ) P = 0.06 ] . Conclusion This longitudinal study suggests that risk factors of upper musculoskeletal complaints in computer workers consist of a mixture of physical and psychosocial characteristics
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 .