A multifaceted workplace intervention for low back pain in nurses' aides

A multifaceted workplace intervention for low back pain in nurses' aides: a pragmatic stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial.

This study established the effectiveness of a workplace multifaceted intervention consisting of participatory ergonomics, physical training, and cognitive-behavioural training (CBT) for low back pain (LBP). Between November 2012 and May 2014, we conducted a pragmatic stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial with 594 workers from eldercare workplaces (nursing homes and home care) random...

Adoption of workplaces and reach of employees for a multi-faceted intervention targeting low back pain among nurses’ aides

BACKGROUND Workplace adoption and reach of health promotion are important, but generally poorly reported. The aim of this study is therefore to evaluate the adoption of workplaces (organizational level) and reach of employees (individual level) of a multi-faceted workplace health promotion and work environment intervention targeting low back pain among nurses' aides in elderly care. METHODS P...

A Multidisciplinary Workplace Intervention for Chronic Low Back Pain among Nursing Assistants in Iran

STUDY DESIGN Interventional research with a 6-month follow-up period. PURPOSE We aimed to establish the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary workplace intervention on reduction of work-related low back pain (WRLBP), using ergonomic posture training coupled with an educational program based on social cognitive theory. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE WRLBP is a major occupational problem among healthc...

Designing a workplace return-to-work program for occupational low back pain: an intervention mapping approach

BACKGROUND Despite over 2 decades of research, the ability to prevent work-related low back pain (LBP) and disability remains elusive. Recent research suggests that interventions that are focused at the workplace and incorporate the principals of participatory ergonomics and return-to-work (RTW) coordination can improve RTW and reduce disability following a work-related back injury. Workplace i...

Low back pain and the workplace.