Predictive factors for work capacity in patients with musculoskeletal disorders

Predictive factors for work capacity in patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

OBJECTIVE To identify predictive factors for work capacity in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. DESIGN A descriptive, evaluative, quantitative study. SUBJECTS/PATIENTS The study was based on 385 patients who participated in a rehabilitation programme. METHODS Patients were divided into 2 groups depending on their ability to work. The groups were compared with each other with regard...

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Psychosocial Factors

While the etiologic mechanisms are poorly understood, there is increasing evidence that psychosocial factors related to the job and work environment play a role in the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the upper extremity and back. Though the findings of the studies reviewed are not entirely consistent, they suggest that perceptions of intensified workload, monoton...

Psychosocial factors at work and musculoskeletal disorders.

Are performance-based measures predictive of work participation in patients with musculoskeletal disorders? A systematic review

OBJECTIVE Assessments of whether patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can participate in work mainly consist of case history, physical examinations, and self-reports. Performance-based measures might add value in these assessments. This study answers the question: how well do performance-based measures predict work participation in patients with MSDs? METHODS A systematic literature...

Risk factors related with lifestyle in patients with musculoskeletal disorders

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) encompass a series of debilitating diseases with high incidence and prevalence, representing a high economic and social cost. Prevention is crucial, so is of great interest to determine modifiable risk factors, such as those related to lifestyle. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in 91 patients selected by systematic random ...