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A systematic review on workplace interventions to manage chronic musculoskeletal conditions
Author(s) -
Skamagki Glykeria,
King Andrew,
Duncan Michael,
Wåhlin Charlotte
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
physiotherapy research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.509
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1471-2865
pISSN - 1358-2267
DOI - 10.1002/pri.1738
Subject(s) - cinahl , psycinfo , psychological intervention , scopus , medline , medicine , systematic review , physical therapy , grey literature , nursing , law , political science
Abstract Background and purpose A review to investigate whether there are effective workplace interventions that manage chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Methods The literature search included published articles between 2008 and 2017. The databases used in this search were MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, AMED, PsycINFO, Academic Search Complete, Cochrane, and PEDro. A limited search on websites for relevant grey literature was also conducted. Results The review included 12 studies that investigated effectiveness of a specific strength exercise programme or interventions provided by health professionals at the workplace when compared with controls or interventions not at the workplace. Seven studies were classified as high quality (>85% of criteria met) and five studies were classified as acceptable. Studies were heterogeneous preventing a meta‐analysis. No intervention was clearly superior to another. Discussion There was some consistency in the results of the selected studies, suggesting that workplace interventions such as high‐intensity strength exercises and/or integrated health care can decrease pain and symptoms for employees who experience long‐term musculoskeletal disorders. However, the current research is limited.