Intervention Research for Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries
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چکیده
One longitudinal intervention study was conducted at a government agency to examine the effectiveness of a macroergonomic approach for implementing work organization interventions aimed at reducing musculoskeletal injuries. The intervention used a variety of methods, including worker participation, job enrichment, and teamwork to achieve a successful implementation. In this paper, results are presented on the questionnaire data. Results show the importance of psychosocial work factors, such as group characteristics and concerns for job future.
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